Democratic governors JB Pritzker (IL), Tim Walz (MN), and Kathy Hochul (NY) defended their states’ immigration policies during a Republican-led House Oversight Committee hearing, amid nationwide tensions over immigration enforcement. The governors criticized President Trump’s deployment of U.S. troops to Los Angeles in response to protests, calling it federal overreach. Republicans accused the states of enabling crime through sanctuary policies, but the governors argued immigration … Continue reading Democratic governors react to National Guard deployment to LA during House hearing on immigration policy

President Trump is promoting a new $5 million “Trump Card” program offering wealthy immigrants a fast-track to U.S. legal residency, with a waitlist now open at Trumpcard.gov. The card, described as a more exclusive version of a green card, could eventually lead to citizenship.  Applicants must provide personal and regional details to join the waitlist. Trump claims the initiative could raise up to $5 trillion … Continue reading President Trump touts $5 million “Trump card” on social media, says waitlist is open

David Hogg has stepped down as vice chair of the Democratic National Committee and will not run in the upcoming re-do election, citing disagreements over the role and a desire to focus on his PAC, Leaders We Deserve. Hogg said the conflict with DNC leadership, including Chair Ken Martin, was distracting from the party’s broader goals. Despite tensions, both Hogg and Martin expressed mutual respect, … Continue reading David Hogg splits from DNC in ‘fundamental disagreement’ over vice chair’s role

The CIA has released 54 newly declassified documents related to the 1968 assassination of Robert F. Kennedy, following an executive order from former President Trump aimed at increasing transparency. The 1,450 pages include intelligence reports, interagency correspondence, and CIA responses to the killing. One document, over 800 pages, details the global investigation into assassin Sirhan Sirhan’s background and motives, CBS News has reported. CIA Director … Continue reading CIA releases 54 declassified documents related to RFK assassination

Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) was indicted on three federal charges for allegedly interfering with law enforcement during a May oversight visit to an ICE detention center in Newark. Prosecutors claim she physically resisted officers as they arrested Newark Mayor Ras Baraka. McIver, who denies wrongdoing, called the charges politically motivated and vowed to fight them in court, NBC News has reported. The indictment comes amid … Continue reading Rep. LaMonica McIver indicted on federal charges over clash with law enforcement at ICE facility

Brazil’s former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro denied any involvement in an alleged coup plot to overturn the 2022 election he lost to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva during his first testimony before the Supreme Court. Bolsonaro and seven allies face charges of planning to stay in power despite defeat, with possible prison terms up to 40 years. The prosecution says the plot failed due … Continue reading Brazil’s Bolsonaro testifies before Supreme Court over alleged coup plan

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called for a vote of confidence in his pro-EU government following a narrow loss by his camp in the recent presidential election. The vote, expected to pass easily due to his coalition’s majority in parliament, aims to reaffirm his mandate amid challenges posed by president-elect Karol Nawrocki, a conservative backed by the opposition who is likely to continue using his … Continue reading Polish PM Donald Tusk prepares for confidence vote

Philippine senators formed an impeachment court for Vice President Sara Duterte’s corruption and criminal allegations but voted to send the complaints back to the House of Representatives over legal issues, delaying her trial. The decision sparked protests and criticism from senators demanding an immediate trial. Duterte was impeached in February on charges including assassination plotting and corruption, deepening political tensions with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. … Continue reading Senators return the impeachment case against Sara Duterte to the Philippine House

Argentina’s top court banned former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner from holding office and upheld her six-year prison sentence for a 2022 fraud conviction involving public works contracts. This ruling blocks her planned run in Buenos Aires provincial elections and likely ends her political career. Kirchner, a divisive leftist leader from 2007 to 2015, denies wrongdoing and calls the case political persecution. Her supporters protested … Continue reading Argentina top court draws curtain on Cristina Kirchner’s political era

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized the UK, Norway, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand for sanctioning two far-right Israeli ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, over their comments on Gaza. Rubio said the sanctions hinder efforts for a ceasefire and urged their reversal, affirming U.S. support for Israel. The UK and allies accused the ministers of inciting violence against Palestinians, Politico has reported. Israel … Continue reading Trump administration slams UK over sanctions on Israeli ministers