Democrats are preparing to oppose a Republican stopgap funding bill, raising the possibility of a government shutdown ahead of the Sept. 30 deadline. Party leaders, including Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, are demanding negotiations with Republicans on health care subsidies, Medicaid cuts, and other priorities, while Republicans insist the short-term funding bill leaves little room for policy changes. Democrats released an alternative proposal extending funding … Continue reading Democrats are barreling toward a shutdown with no clear plan to get out

The EU is seeking closer ties with India while acknowledging disagreements over Russia’s war in Ukraine, including India’s participation in Russian military exercises and purchases of discounted Russian oil. EU officials, including Kaja Kallas and Maroš Šefčovič, stressed the need for a fair trade deal and stronger cooperation, but noted “clear areas of disagreement” with New Delhi. Trade between the EU and India has grown … Continue reading EU calls for closer ties with India despite Modi’s links to Russia

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting Mexico to strengthen trade ties and coordinate ahead of the 2026 USMCA review. Carney will meet President Claudia Sheinbaum to discuss expanding bilateral trade, investment, and strategies for dealing with U.S. trade policies under president Donald Trump, including tariffs on steel and aluminum. Mexico and Canada aim to maintain the free trade pact while boosting commerce between them, … Continue reading Canada’s Carney heads to Mexico to discuss trade before US trade deal review

Polish President Karol Nawrocki visited Berlin, calling for Nazi-era war reparations from Germany while seeking support amid Russian aggression. He met with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Chancellor Friedrich Merz, but German officials, including the commissioner for Polish affairs, stressed that reparations are considered a closed issue and warned that pressing it could strain bilateral ties. Analysts note that cooperation is crucial given recent Russian … Continue reading Polish president visits Germany amid tensions over WWII reparations

The European Commission has proposed suspending certain trade provisions with Israel and imposing sanctions on far-right Israeli ministers, violent settlers, and Hamas in response to Israel’s war on Gaza. The measures, which also pause most EU support to Israel while maintaining aid to civil society and Yad Vashem, cite breaches of human rights and democratic principles. However, the proposals lack enough backing among the EU’s … Continue reading EU proposes suspension of trade concessions with Israel over Gaza war

President Donald Trump began his state visit to the U.K. Wednesday by meeting King Charles III at Windsor Castle. Accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump, he attended a ceremonial reception and will join a state banquet with the royal family. Trump, the first modern-era leader to receive two state visits from a British monarch, is set to meet Prime Minister Keir Starmer Thursday at Chequers, … Continue reading Trump arrives for UK state visit, welcomed by king, prince at Windsor Castle

FBI Director Kash Patel told the Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday that there is “no credible information” that Jeffrey Epstein trafficked women to others beyond himself. Patel emphasized that if such evidence existed, he would have acted immediately. His comments follow a July DOJ-FBI memo finding no credible evidence that Epstein blackmailed prominent figures or involved uncharged third parties, and reaffirming that Epstein died by suicide … Continue reading Patel claims “no credible information” that Epstein trafficked minors to others