The House narrowly approved a stopgap measure to keep the government funded through September, passing the bill 217-213. The legislation increases defense and veterans’ healthcare spending while reducing non-defense funding and adding more resources for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The bill now heads to the Senate, where it requires Democratic support for passage. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized the measure as a partisan bill, … Continue reading House Passes GOP Measure to Avert Government Shutdown

Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro’s government lost a vote of confidence, likely leading to Portugal’s third general election in three years. The vote, 142 to 88, toppled his right-wing minority government. Montenegro’s business dealings, particularly with his company Spinumviva, sparked an opposition inquiry. The company continued receiving payments from clients, including a casino group under review for its gambling concession, raising questions about its income … Continue reading Portugal elections loom as PM loses confidence vote

The European Union announced a plan to deport more migrants by creating “return hubs” in third countries, aiming to enforce deportation orders across member states. Currently, only 20% of those ordered to leave Europe do so. The plan would allow EU countries to send rejected asylum seekers to these hubs, which would act as deportation centers in non-EU nations, until they can be returned to … Continue reading EU plans to deport more migrants, create ‘return hubs’

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to supporting Ukraine against Russia’s invasion and increasing humanitarian aid during a speech at the U.N. Security Council. Her remarks, which were aimed at the Trump administration’s past actions, emphasized the EU’s dedication to upholding the U.N. Charter and defending Ukraine’s sovereignty. Kallas criticized the U.S. for cutting foreign aid and dismantling its aid agency, … Continue reading EU’s top diplomat pledges unified support for Ukraine and global humanitarian aid

Romania’s Constitutional Court has blocked far-right candidate Călin Georgescu from running in the May presidential election rerun, despite protests from him and his supporters. Georgescu’s candidacy was rejected by the Central Electoral Bureau after allegations of campaign violations and undeclared financing, including the use of digital technologies. Georgescu appealed, but the court upheld the decision, prompting protests outside the court. Georgescu criticized the decision, accusing … Continue reading Romania’s top court rejects Georgescu’s appeal, bars him from running for president