Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) announced his 2026 bid for Wisconsin governor, joining a crowded Republican field that includes Bill Berrien and Josh Schoemann. Tiffany, a Trump supporter, criticized Democratic leadership for economic and educational declines and pledged to freeze property taxes, protect farmland, and uphold “Wisconsin values.” His run opens his House seat, though it is expected to remain safely Republican, Politico has reported. Democrats … Continue reading Tom Tiffany to run for governor of Wisconsin

A 12-foot statue of Donald Trump holding Jeffrey Epstein’s hand, titled “Best Friends Forever”, appeared on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., as part of a protest art installation. The statue, made of wood, foam, and resin, includes plaques referencing Epstein’s birthday book, which Trump has denied authoring and has sued over. Created by the Secret Handshake Project, the artwork is intended to express political commentary … Continue reading Statue of Trump and Epstein holding hands appears on the National Mall

President Donald Trump canceled a planned meeting with Democratic congressional leaders on Tuesday, citing what he called “unserious and ridiculous demands” from Democrats ahead of a potential government shutdown. The decision, reportedly urged by House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, sparked immediate criticism from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who blamed Trump for a looming … Continue reading Trump cancels meeting with Schumer and Jeffries

Democrat Adelita Grijalva has won a special election in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District, filling the seat left vacant by her father Raul Grijalva’s death and narrowing the Republican House majority to 219-214. Grijalva, a former Pima County supervisor, defeated Republican Daniel Butierez in the heavily Democratic, Hispanic-majority district, securing over 60% of the primary vote in a five-candidate race. She becomes Arizona’s first Latina in … Continue reading Democrat succeeds her late father in Congress as GOP House majority shrinks

Colombian President Gustavo Petro called for a criminal investigation into U.S. President Donald Trump and other officials over recent U.S. military strikes on boats in the Caribbean, which the White House claimed were carrying drugs. Speaking at the U.N. General Assembly, Petro condemned the attacks, saying the passengers were poor young Latin Americans, not members of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang as alleged. The … Continue reading Colombia’s president calls for criminal investigation against Trump over Caribbean strikes

At the U.N. General Assembly, world leaders largely supported Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ call for cooperation to address global challenges such as war, poverty, and climate change. Leaders from France, South Africa, South Korea, and Suriname emphasized multilateralism and urged nations to work together, highlighting the need for peace, justice, and collective action. In contrast, U.S. President Donald Trump delivered an “America First” address, criticizing the … Continue reading UN chief warns world leaders of ‘an age of reckless disruption and relentless human suffering’

Vice President Kamala Harris’ media appearances promoting her book 107 Days are fueling frustration among Democrats, who worry her recounting of the 2024 election is divisive and risks portraying her as a “sore loser.” In interviews, Harris defended her choices, including not selecting Pete Buttigieg as her running mate, and praised President Biden while criticizing his decision to seek reelection as “reckless.” Some party strategists argue the … Continue reading Democrats sour further on Harris amid book tour

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircraft that violate their airspace, a remark made during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the U.N. General Assembly in New York. Earlier in the day, Trump criticized the United Nations for failing to support his peace efforts and accused it of “creating new problems” for the U.S. and its allies. … Continue reading Trump says NATO countries should shoot down Russian jets that violate airspace

House and Senate Democrats launched separate investigations this week into the Trump administration’s decision to shut down an FBI bribery probe involving Tom Homan, Trump’s border czar. The inquiry began after undercover agents recorded Homan in 2024 accepting a bag with $50,000 in cash and offering to help secure border security contracts. Despite the evidence, the Justice Department closed the case earlier this year, prompting … Continue reading Dems Open Inquiries Into Handling of Homan Investigation

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump unveiled plans for the U.S. to spearhead an international effort to enforce the Biological Weapons Convention. He said the initiative would rely on a pioneering AI verification system designed to build global trust and prevent potential disasters. Trump urged the United Nations to take part, calling the project one of the first major tests of artificial intelligence in international security. … Continue reading Trump reveals plan for AI to control biological weapons after giving terrifying warning

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Ukraine, with European and NATO support, could win back all its territory from Russia, marking a shift from his earlier suggestions that Kyiv might need to cede land for peace. In a Truth Social post, he argued Russia is economically weakened and vulnerable, calling this the moment for Ukraine to act. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the remarks as … Continue reading Trump says he now thinks Ukraine can win back all territory taken by Russia