Democrat Eileen Higgins won a stunning upset Tuesday night to become Miami’s first Democratic mayor in 30 years, reversing recent Republican successes in Florida. Higgins, 61, a former county commissioner, focused her campaign on immigration and positioned the race as a referendum on Donald Trump’s policies, resonating with Miami’s 57% foreign-born population. She defeated Republican Emilio González, despite heavy endorsements for him from Trump and … Continue reading Eileen Higgins becomes Miami’s first Democratic mayor in 30 years

In a Politico interview, President Donald Trump said Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s “days are numbered” but declined to comment on whether the U.S. might send troops to the country. He defended strikes on alleged Venezuelan drug vessels, suggested similar actions could target Mexico and Colombia, and criticized European leaders as “weak” and “decaying” due to immigration policies. Trump also claimed Russia holds the upper hand … Continue reading Trump doesn’t rule out troops in Venezuela, says President Nicolás Maduro’s ‘days are numbered’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is ready to hold elections within 60 to 90 days if Ukraine’s parliament and foreign partners can ensure security, responding to U.S. President Donald Trump’s criticism that he is clinging to power. Zelenskyy emphasized that the decision belongs to Ukrainians, not foreign leaders, and highlighted logistical and legal challenges under wartime conditions and martial law. Opposition politicians warn that … Continue reading Zelenskyy ‘ready for elections’ after Trump questions Ukrainian democracy

President Donald Trump criticized Europe, calling the continent “weak” and “decaying” due to immigration, and urged countries to deport those who entered illegally. He specifically attacked London Mayor Sadiq Khan, claiming he was elected by immigrants and promoting a harmful ideology. Trump’s remarks follow his administration’s National Security Strategy warning of “civilisational erasure” in Europe and suggesting resistance to current European policies. He also commented … Continue reading Trump slams Europe’s immigration policies, calls continent ‘weak’

Senate Republicans, led by Majority Leader John Thune, plan to offer a GOP health care bill for a vote alongside Democrats’ proposal to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits later this week. The Republican bill, the Health Care Freedom for Patients Act, would redirect funds to health savings accounts for bronze plan users rather than extending the tax credits, which Democrats say help … Continue reading Thune says Senate GOP will offer alternative health care bill as Democrats seek to extend tax credits

A GOP-led Pennsylvania legislative committee has issued subpoenas seeking records on roughly $1 million in security upgrades to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s private home, as well as information on charter flights taken earlier this year. The move follows an April arson attack on the governor’s official residence, which prompted police and security experts to recommend increased protections. Shapiro’s office called the investigation a partisan attack, saying … Continue reading Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro faces subpoena over private home security upgrades after firebombing

The Trump administration announced it will end the Biden-era SAVE student loan repayment plan as part of a legal settlement, affecting millions of borrowers. The plan, launched in 2023, reduced monthly payments for low-income borrowers and prevented interest from growing, but had faced lawsuits from GOP-led states claiming it was unlawful. Under the settlement, no new borrowers will be admitted, current applications will be denied, … Continue reading Trump administration announces deal to end Biden-era student debt repayment plan