Senate leaders introduced a short-term spending bill Sunday to keep the federal government funded through Dec. 11 and avoid a shutdown during election season. The measure maintains funding at current levels and is expected to receive a Senate vote before lawmakers leave for their August recess. Democrats said they blocked several White House requests, including funding for “Trump-class” battleships and allowing broader transfers of funds … Continue reading Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season

Former Republican Rep. Kay Granger of Texas has died at age 83, lawmakers announced Sunday. Granger served 28 years in Congress and became the first Republican woman to chair the House Appropriations Committee. House Speaker Mike Johnson and other lawmakers praised her historic career, leadership, and dedication to public service. Granger, who retired after announcing she would not seek re-election, had been living in assisted … Continue reading Former Texas Rep. Kay Granger dies at 83

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva officially launched his campaign for a fourth term at a Workers’ Party event in São Paulo. The 80-year-old leader, who previously served two terms from 2003 to 2010, said another victory in the October election would be his final term. Instead of focusing on his domestic record, Lula emphasized Brazil’s role in global affairs and the need for … Continue reading Brazil’s Lula launches fourth-term bid, focuses on national sovereignty

President Donald Trump warned that fighting with Iran could continue for an extended period, saying Tehran’s military capabilities would gradually weaken under continued U.S. strikes. Trump said Iran still has some ability to retaliate despite major losses to its military forces and admitted he is less confident about reaching a diplomatic agreement. The comments came after renewed U.S. strikes on Iranian military targets following attacks … Continue reading Trump warns Iran fighting isn’t over as he vows US will ‘win’ as talks fade

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has restored voting rights for more than 66,000 residents who completed their criminal sentences. The move allows former criminal Virginians to participate in upcoming elections. Spanberger’s administration also introduced a streamlined online process for others seeking restoration of their voting rights. The changes reverse additional requirements added under the previous administration, MS NOW has reported. The decision highlights the ongoing national … Continue reading Virginia governor restores voting rights for thousands of formerly incarcerated people

President Donald Trump backed away from a proposal to allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors, saying sharing the technology would be too risky. Trump said the U.S. is still discussing the idea but wants to protect advanced weapons technology that could potentially be used against American interests in the future. The decision could disappoint Kyiv, which has sought greater access to air defense systems … Continue reading Trump backtracks from promise to let Ukraine build Patriot missiles

Canadian taxpayers spent at least $539,575 on RCMP security for Prince Harry during his visits to Canada between 2014 and 2020, according to newly released documents. The costs covered trips related to the Invictus Games and visits to see Meghan Markle before and after their relationship became public. The amount was higher than previous estimates and exceeded security expenses for other internationally protected visitors during … Continue reading Prince Harry cost Canadian taxpayers $539M for security: Report

Peru’s constitutional court has overturned former President Ollanta Humala’s 15-year prison sentence for corruption, declaring the criminal proceedings against him invalid. Humala had been convicted of receiving illegal campaign funds from Odebrecht and former Venezuelan leader Hugo Chávez, allegations he denied as political persecution. He was released from prison in Lima after the court ruling, while his wife Nadine Heredia, who was also convicted, remains … Continue reading Peru’s ex-president leaves jail after 15-year jail term for corruption overturned