President Trump announced that his administration will seek the death penalty for homicides in Washington, D.C., describing the move as a response to a “crime epidemic,” even though violent crime in the city has declined in recent years. Trump has recently asserted control over D.C.’s police force and deployed the National Guard, emphasizing that capital punishment would serve as a strong deterrent. However, the death … Continue reading Trump seeks death penalty for D.C. murders

Lithuania’s parliament elected Inga Ruginienė, a former labor union leader and relative political newcomer, as the country’s new prime minister, following the resignation of her predecessor amid investigations into his business dealings. Ruginienė, 44, received 78 votes to 35 and leads a center-left coalition with a solid parliamentary majority. She aims to restore stability, while Lithuania’s foreign policy, including support for Ukraine, is expected to … Continue reading Former labor union leader elected as Lithuania’s new prime minister

The Justice Department is investigating whether former senior FBI officials mishandled classified documents found in a “burn bag” at FBI headquarters, related to the 2016 Russia election interference probe. No criminal charges have been filed, but critics, including former Trump allies, claim the handling of the Russia investigation was politically motivated. The FBI’s original probe, Crossfire Hurricane, and subsequent Mueller investigation confirmed Russian interference but found … Continue reading DOJ investigating whether ex-FBI officials mishandled Russia investigation docs

President Donald Trump said Monday the Justice Department will sue California over Gov. Gavin Newsom’s push to redraw a Democratic-leaning congressional map, calling it unfair. The move mirrors Republican efforts in Texas, where new GOP-drawn districts are expected to give the party five more House seats in 2026. Newsom, who signed bills to advance California’s map as a counter to Texas, responded to Trump’s threat … Continue reading Trump says DOJ will sue California over redistricting as he celebrates similar Texas effort

Poland’s new president, Karol Nawrocki, has vetoed legislation to extend welfare benefits for Ukrainian refugees, arguing only those in work should receive child payments. The veto blocks a bill that would have prolonged the current system until 2026, sparking criticism from Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s government, which warned it punishes vulnerable families. Around 1 million Ukrainians, mostly women and children, live in Poland. The move … Continue reading Poland’s president vetoes legislation to prolong benefits for Ukrainian refugees

Germany and Canada signed a memorandum of understanding Tuesday to boost cooperation on mining critical raw materials. Chancellor Friedrich Merz called it a step to strengthen both economies, while Prime Minister Mark Carney highlighted Canada’s rich deposits of lithium and rare earths. The deal comes amid concerns over China’s dominance in the global supply of these minerals, heightened by recent Chinese export controls, Yahoo News … Continue reading Merz, Carney sign German-Canadian agreement on critical raw materials