Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reversed controversial changes that placed anti-corruption agencies under the control of the prosecutor general, following public protests and international backlash. The original law, signed Tuesday, was criticized for undermining the agencies’ independence. On Thursday, Zelenskyy introduced a new bill to undo the move, though it still needs parliamentary approval, which may face delays from his own MPs. The reversal came after … Continue reading Zelenskyy U-turns on anti-corruption agencies power grab after public outcry

Taiwan is set to vote Saturday on a major recall campaign targeting 24 opposition Nationalist Party (KMT) lawmakers, driven by frustration over legislative gridlock and concerns about China’s influence. The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), which supports Taiwan independence, backs the effort in hopes of gaining a legislative majority after winning the presidency but falling short in parliament. The KMT and allies, who currently hold … Continue reading Taiwanese rally for and against the recall of opposition lawmakers seen as close to China

A House Oversight subcommittee voted to subpoena Bill and Hillary Clinton, along with several former Justice Department officials, over alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein’s associate, Ghislaine Maxwell. The motion, introduced by Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.), aims to expand the investigation into Maxwell. Formal subpoenas have not yet been issued but are expected. The subcommittee also moved to obtain DOJ communications involving Biden administration officials related … Continue reading House panel votes to subpoena Bill and Hillary Clinton over possible links to Ghislaine Maxwell 

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the release of Justice Department documents related to the FBI’s investigation into Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server as Secretary of State. The move follows pressure from Sen. Chuck Grassley for more transparency and includes materials on former FBI Director James Comey’s handling of the probe. While the FBI previously found Clinton acted with “extreme carelessness” but not … Continue reading Pam Bondi Grants Hillary Clinton Email Probe Request Amid Epstein Furor

Republican lawmakers are warning of a possible government shutdown this fall after intense partisan clashes over President Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act” and a $9 billion rescissions package have soured relations in Congress. The White House plans to send another round of spending cuts to Congress, but GOP leaders fear it could derail efforts to pass regular appropriations bills before government funding expires in … Continue reading Republicans fear Washington headed for shutdown after bruising spending fights

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba denied reports that he plans to resign following a historic election defeat in which his ruling coalition lost its majority in both houses of parliament. Despite growing pressure to step down, Ishiba said he intends to remain in office to oversee the implementation of a new tariff agreement with the U.S. The trade deal, which reduces tariffs on Japanese exports, … Continue reading Japan’s Ishiba denies reports he will resign

Former President Barack Obama has denied President Donald Trump’s recent claim that he was the “ringleader” behind the Trump-Russia investigation, calling the accusation “bizarre” and a “weak attempt at distraction.” The rare statement from Obama’s office followed Trump’s renewed push to investigate Obama and other former officials, based on newly declassified documents alleging the Obama administration politicized intelligence to create the Trump–Russia collusion narrative. Trump … Continue reading Obama denies Trump’s ‘bizarre allegations’ that he was Russiagate ‘ringleader’ in rare statement

The GOP-led House Oversight Committee plans to subpoena convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell for testimony about Jeffrey Epstein’s case “as soon as possible.” Committee Chairman James Comer will coordinate with the DOJ and Bureau of Prisons to schedule the deposition. Despite bipartisan pressure, GOP leadership has delayed releasing more Epstein-related information. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche is meeting with Maxwell’s legal team soon. Maxwell, serving … Continue reading Congress subpoenas Maxwell over Epstein files