A federal judge has ruled that President Trump’s executive order targeting law firm Perkins Coie is unconstitutional, blocking its enforcement. U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell found the order violated multiple constitutional provisions, calling it an unprecedented attack on a law firm. Issued in March, the order sought to revoke the firm’s access to federal buildings and security clearances, part of a broader effort to punish … Continue reading Judge rules Trump’s order targeting Perkins Coie is unconstitutional

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced he will meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, amid ongoing tensions from Trump’s trade policies and threats to Canadian sovereignty. Carney, following his party’s surprising election win, emphasized Canada’s commitment to stand up to Trump and strengthen its economy. He also highlighted that King Charles III will address Parliament on May 27, underlining Canada’s … Continue reading Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Trump at the White House on Tuesday

Germany’s Foreign Office defended classifying the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party as right-wing extremist, after U.S. officials criticized the move. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned it, with Rubio calling it “tyranny in disguise.” The German intelligence agency, Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz, found that AfD’s ethnic-based ideology undermines Germany’s democratic values. The party, which won a record 152 seats in the … Continue reading Germany defends AfD extremist classification after Rubio slams ‘tyranny in disguise’

South Korea appointed Education Minister Lee Ju-ho as its third acting president in six months after Prime Minister Han Duck-soo stepped down to run in the June 3 snap election. Han’s candidacy adds uncertainty to a race already shaken by legal troubles facing frontrunner Lee Jae-myung, whose acquittal on election law violations was overturned. The election was triggered by the impeachment of former President Yoon … Continue reading South Korea appoints new acting leader as ex-PM enters election race

Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, scored major wins in parliamentary, mayoral, and local elections, including a key victory in the Labour stronghold of Runcorn & Helsby by just six votes. Farage declared Reform the new opposition to the Labour government, claiming the traditional two-party system is collapsing. The party also won the Greater Lincolnshire mayorship, marking a significant shift away from Conservative dominance, Fox … Continue reading Farage’s Reform UK beats out establishment parties in elections

The Senate failed to pass a resolution rejecting President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff agenda, with a 49-49 vote. Three Republicans joined Democrats in opposing the tariffs, leading to a procedural deadlock. Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote, allowing the resolution to fail. The resolution, introduced by Sen. Ron Wyden, sought to end Trump’s “national emergency” declaration supporting the tariffs. Senators Lisa Murkowski, Susan … Continue reading Vance breaks key tie after Senate fails to reject Trump’s national emergency on tariffs

Former Vice President Kamala Harris sharply criticized President Donald Trump during a speech in San Francisco, highlighting his administration’s tariffs, government cuts, and overall direction. Speaking at the 20th anniversary of Emerge, Harris condemned Trump’s policies, calling them a “wholesale abandonment” of America’s ideals. She emphasized that while Trump’s administration spreads fear, courage is also contagious, urging Americans to unite in opposition. Harris described the … Continue reading Kamala Harris steps back into limelight with speech criticizing Trump

Republican senators expressed disappointment over reports that National Security Adviser Mike Waltz would be stepping down due to a controversy involving the inadvertent sharing of sensitive information with a reporter on the app Signal. Senators, including Ted Cruz and Mike Rounds, praised Waltz’s work but acknowledged the president’s authority in team decisions. Waltz reportedly invited a journalist to a chat where national security details were … Continue reading GOP senators express disappointment over reported Waltz resignation

South Korea’s acting leader, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, announced his resignation to take on “heavier responsibility,” with expectations that he will run in next month’s presidential election. Han, a seasoned bureaucrat with over 40 years of experience, is seen as a potential conservative candidate, though his critics argue he lacks a political support base and is too old. His resignation follows a turbulent period marked … Continue reading South Korea’s acting leader Han resigns amid reports he will run for president

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said defeating Hamas remains the top objective in Gaza, though returning hostages is also a key priority. At an Independence Day event, he stated that 147 hostages have been brought back alive, with around 24 believed to still be alive. His comments, echoing far-right members of his coalition, drew criticism from hostage families, who argue that rescuing hostages should be … Continue reading Netanyahu: Freeing hostages is ‘important’ but ‘supreme goal’ in Gaza is ‘victory’