Lawmakers have reached a bipartisan agreement on an affordable housing bill aimed at increasing housing supply and limiting large investors’ influence in the market. The measure would cap major investors at purchasing no more than 350 single-family homes, though it drops a previously proposed requirement that they sell newly built homes within seven years. Senate leaders expect the bill to advance quickly, with a possible … Continue reading Bill limiting investors from buying homes set to speed through Congress

U.S. President Donald Trump defended a newly signed U.S.–Iran agreement, claiming it reflects “unconditional surrender” by Iran and asserting he has essentially unlimited power in foreign policy decisions. The deal, reached after months of conflict that disrupted the Strait of Hormuz and global energy markets, includes a 60-day negotiating window for a final agreement and steps to reopen maritime traffic. Trump said the agreement was … Continue reading Trump claims Iran deal is ‘unconditional surrender’

Cuba’s Communist Party has approved sweeping free-market reforms, marking one of the most significant economic shifts in decades. The emergency package, expected to pass the National Assembly, would expand private enterprise, attract foreign investment, and allow private banks and real estate development. President Miguel Díaz-Canel acknowledged that Cuba’s economic crisis is driven by both external pressures, including U.S. sanctions, and internal issues like bureaucracy and … Continue reading Cuba’s Communist Party approves opening economy in unprecedented move

Sen. Elissa Slotkin and several Democratic senators plan to introduce the “Protect Our Polls Act,” which would ban presidents from sending armed military or federal agents to polling places during elections. They argue the measure is needed to prevent voter intimidation and reinforce existing legal protections that already largely restrict such deployments except in cases of armed threats. The bill follows President Trump’s suggestion of … Continue reading Slotkin to introduce bill to bar presidents from sending troops or armed federal officers to polling places

President Trump defended a new U.S.–Iran memorandum of understanding after Republican lawmakers sharply criticized it, calling opponents “fools” and arguing the deal improves markets and lowers oil prices. Several GOP senators, including Bill Cassidy, Ted Cruz, and John Cornyn, warned that the agreement could strengthen Iran by easing sanctions and providing funds they say could support terrorist groups. Critics focused on concerns about a potential … Continue reading Trump lashes out at “fools” who oppose Iran deal amid bipartisan criticism

President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian digitally signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at advancing a potential peace agreement to end hostilities between the two countries. The signing followed earlier remote endorsements by senior officials and took place during a dinner in Versailles attended by Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, and other leaders. The agreement reportedly outlines steps including ending military actions involving … Continue reading Trump and Iran’s President Pezeshkian sign memorandum aimed to end war

At the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, Emmanuel Macron said all members, including the US, now affirm Ukraine’s territorial integrity and share a more unified stance on Russia. He described a “re-synchronisation” of G7 positions and a major shift in the US approach under Donald Trump, noting a belief that Vladimir Putin is not genuinely pursuing peace. Macron said the summit reflected a renewed commitment to … Continue reading Macron hails US alignment with G7’s ‘shared commitment’ on Ukraine

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has been signaling a firm political strategy aimed at strengthening his position against potential challengers within the Labour Party. In recent interviews, including at the G7 summit, he highlighted the implications of a possible Andy Burnham victory in a Manchester mayoral by-election. Starmer suggested that Burnham’s success could trigger further political vacancies, which he framed as a complication for … Continue reading Starmer remains defiant as leadership challenge inches closer