Several House Democratic ranking members expressed to Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries their belief, during a recent call, that President Joe Biden should withdraw from the 2024 campaign, citing concerns about the potential impact on the Democratic Party’s chances of regaining the House majority. The call, convened by Jeffries to gauge opinions before lawmakers return to Washington, revealed a division among members, with more voices opposing … Continue reading Several top House Democrats call on Biden to step aside during leadership call

Masoud Pezeshkian has secured victory in Iran’s presidential election, announced by the country’s electoral authority on Saturday. He defeated his hardline opponent, Saeed Jalili, with 53.6% of the vote from 30.5 million ballots counted in Friday’s runoff. Jalili garnered 44.3% of the votes, with a voter turnout reported at 49.8%. Pezeshkian, a reformist candidate and trained heart surgeon, emerged victorious after leading in the initial … Continue reading Reformist lawmaker Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran’s presidential vote

A left-wing alliance emerged as a dominant force in the French parliament, propelled by strategic voting that thwarted significant gains by the far right led by Marine Le Pen’s National Rally (RN). Projected to secure up to 192 seats, the left surpassed President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance and the far right, which ranked third. Despite their lead, the left fell short of an absolute majority … Continue reading Surprise win for leftwing alliance predicted in French election exit poll

Wisconsin’s Supreme Court, led by liberal justices, reversed a previous ruling to allow the use of absentee ballot drop boxes in the state for the upcoming elections. The 4-3 decision favored Democrats, who contended that drop boxes enhance voter accessibility. In contrast, Republicans, echoing former President Trump’s unproven claims, had criticized drop boxes and absentee voting, alleging widespread fraud during the 2020 elections. “Our decision … Continue reading Wisconsin Supreme Court to Allow Absentee-Ballot Drop Boxes Again

President Biden, reflecting on his controversial debate performance against former President Trump, characterized it as simply a “bad episode” or a “bad night” rather than indicative of any serious issue. In his first major television interview since the debate, Biden acknowledged the criticism but attributed his performance solely to exhaustion and lack of adequate preparation. He emphasized that the responsibility lay with him alone, stating, … Continue reading Biden takes blame for ‘bad night’ in debate against Trump: ‘My fault, no one else’s fault’

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been indicted by Brazil’s Federal Police for money laundering and criminal association, related to undeclared diamonds he reportedly received from Saudi Arabia during his presidency. Sources familiar with the matter confirmed the indictment, though specifics of the charges were not disclosed due to anonymity restrictions. The indictment has yet to be officially received by Brazil’s Supreme Court, where the … Continue reading Brazil police indict ex-President Bolsonaro for money laundering, criminal association

President Joe Biden visited Wisconsin, a key battleground state in the 2024 election, for a pivotal campaign rally and a crucial ABC News interview. Seeking to reassure Democratic voters after a challenging debate performance, Biden energetically highlighted his administration’s achievements and warned of the risks posed by another Trump presidency. Addressing speculation about his candidacy and fitness, Biden declared his intention to stay in the … Continue reading Defiant Biden insists he’s ‘staying in the race’ 

Sir Keir, accompanied by his wife Victoria, arrived at Downing Street to cheers from supporters. In his inaugural address as Prime Minister, he pledged a commitment to prioritize the nation’s interests over party politics, promising immediate action to bring about change. Emphasizing the need for trust to be rebuilt through tangible actions, he acknowledged the privilege of public service and vowed respect for every citizen. … Continue reading Keir Starmer delivers first speech as Prime Minister as he vows to deliver change

Hunter Biden has been attending meetings with President Joe Biden and his top aides since Monday, after returning to the White House from Camp David. Typically seen at the White House residence and events, it is unusual for Hunter Biden to join his father’s meetings, which has surprised some aides. He was found guilty on gun-related charges last month and remains under indictment for tax-related … Continue reading Hunter Biden has joined White House meetings

The Justice Department plans to continue pursuing federal criminal cases against Donald Trump past Election Day, even if he wins, according to The Washington Post. DOJ rules against prosecuting a sitting president wouldn’t apply until Inauguration Day in January. This follows a Supreme Court ruling allowing Trump to claim immunity for certain actions from his presidency, potentially delaying a trial on federal election subversion charges. … Continue reading Justice Dept plans to pursue Trump cases past Election Day, even if he wins

Donald Trump raised $331 million in the second quarter, giving him more cash on hand than President Joe Biden and intensifying Democratic concerns about Biden’s campaign. This amount, raised by Trump and the Republican National Committee, surpasses the $264 million raised by Biden and the Democratic National Committee. Trump’s campaign now has nearly $285 million in cash compared to Biden’s $240 million, reversing the previous … Continue reading Trump Raises $331 Million as War Chest Now Tops Biden

Officials on President Biden’s White House and campaign staffs are feeling rage, sadness, frustration, and resolve over his debate performance and the response to it. More than a dozen aides expressed concerns about Biden’s mental fitness and criticized senior aides for a lack of transparency. One White House official mentioned that the issue is the primary topic of conversation, Axios is reporting. Anxiety has increased … Continue reading Turmoil in the White House over Biden

Defiance has become integral to Joe Biden’s psychology, as evident from his and his inner circle’s response following his poor debate performance last week. However, a growing number of Democratic leaders are urging him to step aside for the party and the country’s benefit. Democratic Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Texas, the first to break ranks, compared Biden’s situation to Lyndon Johnson’s withdrawal, stating Biden should … Continue reading As Biden digs in, some top Democrats want him out of the race this week

At 28 years old, Jordan Bardella has played a pivotal role in establishing the far-right National Rally as a dominant political force in France. Following a strong performance in the first round of snap legislative elections, Bardella is now rallying support for an absolute majority in the decisive round on July 7, potentially making him the country’s youngest prime minister. Bardella, who replaced Marine Le … Continue reading At 28, Bardella could become youngest prime minister

Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) party achieved historic gains in France’s parliamentary election, winning around 34% of the vote in the first round, according to exit polls. This result represents a significant setback for President Emmanuel Macron, whose Together alliance garnered 20.5%-23%, and comes after the RN’s recent success in the European Parliament elections. The left-wing New Popular Front (NFP) secured approximately 29% … Continue reading Far right wins first round in France election

Before the first debate, doubts among voters about President Biden’s cognitive health were persistent. Today, those doubts have intensified, now shared by nearly three-quarters of the electorate and growing within his own party. Following the debate with former President Trump, more voters, including many Democrats, question Biden’s suitability for the presidency, with nearly half of Democrats now unsure if he should remain the nominee. This … Continue reading 72% of voters don’t think Biden should be running after debate with Trump

Longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon surrendered at a federal prison in Danbury, Connecticut, beginning a four-month sentence for contempt charges related to defying a congressional subpoena in the investigation of the U.S. Capitol attack. Bannon, calling himself a “political prisoner,” arrived at the facility and was taken into custody. He expressed pride in his stance against what he termed a “corrupt DOJ” under Attorney General … Continue reading Bannon reports to federal prison to serve sentence for contempt

The Supreme Court’s landmark 6-3 decision granted former presidents extensive immunity from prosecution, significantly delaying Donald Trump’s Washington criminal case. The ruling, led by the conservative majority including Trump-appointed justices, returned the case to lower courts to assess the remaining charges in Jack Smith’s indictment. It also underscored the court’s influence on the upcoming election by rejecting efforts to prevent Trump’s candidacy due to his … Continue reading Supreme Court rules ex-presidents have broad immunity

President Joe Biden’s debate performance was intended to reassure the nation about his physical and mental capacity. However, at the start of the debate, the 81-year-old struggled to speak clearly, often stumbling over his words and losing his train of thought. One notable moment was when he mistakenly said, “We finally beat Medicare,” before being cut off by the moderators. As the debate progressed, Biden … Continue reading Biden’s debate performance sends Democrats into a panic

President Joe Biden’s performance in the first debate on Thursday has led to criticism from Democrats and questions about whether he should remain the party’s nominee. Historically, a national party has never adversarially replaced its nominee, as party rules make it nearly impossible without the nominee’s consent and would undermine the primary results, where Biden secured almost 99% of the delegates. Despite no serious efforts … Continue reading Democrats are talking about replacing Joe Biden

Several prominent Democrats have issued strong warnings to President Joe Biden’s campaign, advising them to focus less on Biden’s policy record and more on directly challenging former President Donald Trump. According to sources close to the White House, Biden’s policy achievements are failing to resonate with voters, prompting calls for a shift in strategy. Critics within Biden’s circle, including top Democrats speaking anonymously, urge the … Continue reading Outside advisers urging Biden team to focus on Trump, not first-term record

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández was defiant as he received a 45-year prison sentence in New York for conspiring with drug traffickers over more than a decade, ensuring over 400 tons of cocaine reached the United States. Judge P. Kevin Castel also fined him $8 million, warning that the sentence should serve as a message to those who abuse power and believe they are … Continue reading Former Honduran president sentenced for helping traffickers get cocaine into US

Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) criticized “special interests” like the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) as a threat to democracy following Rep. Jamaal Bowman’s (D-NY) primary defeat by George Latimer. Pressley, speaking on MSNBC with Joy Reid, condemned the $20 million spent in the race, arguing against allowing special interests, dark money, and super PACs to influence congressional elections. Latimer, supported by AIPAC with over … Continue reading Ayanna Pressley condemns ‘dark money’ in politics after Bowman primary defeat

The upcoming Supreme Court decision on former President Trump’s immunity from prosecution is set to influence his debate with President Biden this week. The ruling will determine whether Trump can be prosecuted for actions during his presidency, potentially affecting his ongoing criminal trials. Scheduled to be announced before the debate, the decision could sway discussions on Thursday’s CNN event, where Trump’s legal challenges are expected … Continue reading Trump immunity ruling set to loom over Biden debate

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Biden administration on Wednesday, allowing federal agencies like the White House and the FBI to continue urging social media platforms to remove content deemed misinformation. This decision, seen as a significant victory for the administration ahead of the upcoming elections, permits agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security to flag posts they suspect are linked to … Continue reading Supreme Court allows White House to press social media companies to remove disinformation