Kenya’s former Prime Minister and longtime opposition leader Raila Odinga has died at 80 following a cardiac arrest during a morning walk in Kerala, India. Widely regarded as a key architect of Kenya’s modern democracy, Odinga ran unsuccessfully for president five times, including the contentious 2007 election that sparked deadly ethnic violence. President William Ruto declared seven days of national mourning, calling Odinga “the father … Continue reading Raila Odinga, Kenya’s former Prime Minister, dies at 80

Madagascar’s military leader, Col. Michael Randrianirina, announced Wednesday that he is “taking the position of president” following a coup that ousted President Andry Rajoelina. Randrianirina said he expects to be sworn in soon after the High Constitutional Court invited him to assume leadership while Rajoelina fled for his safety amid the uprising. The takeover follows weeks of youth-led protests over government failures, with Randrianirina promising … Continue reading Madagascar’s military coup leader says he is “taking the position of president”

President Donald Trump pledged a $20 billion currency swap to support Argentina’s economy, contingent on the election victory of right-wing President Javier Milei. Milei, a self-described anarcho-capitalist, met Trump at the White House on Tuesday, where the two leaders emphasized their close political bond. Trump said the U.S. would back Milei’s economic policies but indicated no support if Milei loses, criticizing opposing philosophies as incapable … Continue reading Trump says US will not ‘waste our time’ helping Argentina if Milei loses

Senate Democrats on Tuesday again rejected the GOP-led funding patch, extending the government shutdown beyond two weeks. This marks the eighth failed attempt to advance the House-passed measure, with only a few Democrats breaking rank or abstaining, leaving the vote at 49-45. Senate leaders say negotiations are ongoing, but progress is stalled without direct involvement from party leadership and the White House. Republicans are considering … Continue reading Senate tanks GOP funding patch for eighth time amid shutdown gridlock

President Donald Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a White House ceremony on Tuesday. Kirk, killed in a September shooting at Utah Valley University, was a major figure in right-wing politics and founder of Turning Point USA, known for mobilizing young conservatives and his close alliance with Trump. The award, presented on what would have been … Continue reading Erika Kirk accepts Presidential Medal of Freedom honoring late husband Charlie Kirk

President Donald Trump warned Hamas on Tuesday that if the group does not disarm voluntarily, “we will disarm them.” His remarks came after the release of all 20 surviving hostages held in Gaza, though most of the 28 deceased hostages remain unrecovered. Under the U.S.-brokered deal, Hamas was expected to return all hostages—living and dead—within 72 hours, but the group has said it cannot locate … Continue reading Trump issues dire warning to Hamas: If they don’t disarm ‘we will disarm them’

California will no longer allow the sale of new Glock handguns, after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1127 into law. The bill targets Glocks because their design can be easily modified with a 3-D printed “Glock Switch” to fire fully automatic, even though such switches are already illegal. The law does not ban possession or the resale of used Glocks, but seeks to push … Continue reading Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law banning new Glock sales in California

New York Attorney General Letitia James made her first public appearance since being indicted on federal fraud charges, speaking at a rally for mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani in Washington Heights. James denounced what she called the politicization of justice and vowed not to be silenced, warning of threats to democracy while receiving loud applause from supporters. She faces bank fraud and false statement charges over … Continue reading New York Attorney General Letitia James, facing fraud charges, strikes defiant tone at Mamdani rally

The government shutdown, now entering its third week, shows no signs of resolution as Democrats and Republicans continue to blame each other. Vice President JD Vance criticized Democrats’ approach as “hostage-taking,” while Senate votes on a funding measure have repeatedly failed to reach the 60-vote threshold. Democrats insist they will not support reopening the government without extending health insurance tax credits. Meanwhile, the Trump administration … Continue reading Government shutdown poised to enter a third week as Congress remains at stalemate

California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have allowed universities to give descendants of slaves special consideration in admissions, saying it was unnecessary because colleges already have that authority. The veto is viewed as a setback for reparations efforts. The bill, proposed by Democratic Assemblymember Isaac Bryan, would have permitted but not required institutions to provide such preferences. Newsom also vetoed other reparations-related … Continue reading Gavin Newsom Vetoes ‘Unnecessary’ California Reparations Bill