Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said on Sunday that he and Sen. John Fetterman have a “constructive relationship,” but once again declined to say if he would support Fetterman if he runs for reelection. Shapiro dismissed reports of a feud between them, calling claims that they do not speak “not true” and accusing journalists of exaggerating drama. The two Democrats have had a rocky history, including … Continue reading Shapiro declines again to say if he’d back Fetterman for reelection

Uproar erupted after U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said in an interview that it “would be fine” if Israel took all of the Middle East, citing biblical claims. The U.S. Embassy said his remarks were taken out of context and that policy toward Israel has not changed. A joint statement from over a dozen Arab and Muslim countries called Huckabee’s comments “dangerous and inflammatory,” … Continue reading US says ambassador’s comments on Israel and the Middle East were taken out of context

President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he plans to raise a global tariff to 15%, up from the 10% he proposed after the Supreme Court struck down his broad import taxes. The court had ruled 6-3 that it is unconstitutional for the president to set tariffs unilaterally, as the power to tax belongs to Congress. Trump said he will now use other legal authorities, including … Continue reading Trump says he’ll raise tariffs to 15 percent after Supreme Court ruling

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called for the immediate deployment of noncombat Western troops to Ukraine to demonstrate commitment to the country’s independence ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion. Johnson suggested sending forces to peaceful regions in non-fighting roles, rather than waiting for a ceasefire, arguing that Russia should not dictate terms. He criticized the West for earlier failures, including the lack … Continue reading Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson calls on allies to send noncombat troops to Ukraine

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been re-elected as secretary-general of the Workers’ Party, extending his 15-year rule over the country’s sole governing party. The election took place on the fourth day of the five-yearly party congress, during which Central Committee members were also chosen and some party rules were modified. Kim, who has been supreme leader since 2011, reviewed the past five years … Continue reading North Korea’s Kim Jong Un re-elected as chief of Workers’ Party

Hungary has announced it will block a €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine until Kyiv resumes oil shipments via the Druzhba pipeline, citing violations of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said. The pipeline, damaged in a January drone attack, halted Russian oil flows to Hungary and Slovakia, which rely on Druzhba for their remaining EU refineries. To address the shortfall, Hungary plans … Continue reading Hungary to block 90 billion euro EU loan to Ukraine in Russian oil dispute

FCC Chair Brendan Carr has urged broadcasters to air “patriotic, pro-America content” as part of a voluntary “Pledge America Campaign” ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary. The initiative encourages programming that promotes civic education, national pride, and U.S. history, including public service announcements, historical specials, music by American composers, or recitations of the Pledge of Allegiance. Critics argue the campaign risks government overreach into media … Continue reading FCC’s Carr urges broadcasters to air ‘patriotic, pro-America’ content