Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called a snap general election for November 29 after his minority government suffered a major defeat over emergency housing measures.  The rejected measures were intended to address Spain’s housing crisis, including protections against evictions and regulations for rental properties. The parliamentary defeat followed large protests over rising rents and housing costs, including demonstrations after an 87-year-old woman was evicted … Continue reading Spain’s Pedro Sanchez announces snap election amid housing crisis

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Kyiv despite a Russian warning for foreign nationals to leave the Ukrainian capital, saying Germany would not be intimidated. Merz met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and honored fallen soldiers as Russian attacks and air raid sirens continued across the city. During the visit, Russian drones struck a bridge over the Dnipro River and damaged other infrastructure in Kyiv. Merz … Continue reading Merz pledges military and financial aid on visit to Ukraine

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law that prevents employers from relying solely on artificial intelligence to fire or discipline workers.  The law requires a human to review employment decisions when AI is the primary factor and requires affected workers to receive information about the AI system and data used. Newsom also signed measures restricting AI-based workplace surveillance and requiring companies to notify workers … Continue reading California Gov. Gavin Newsom bans AI ‘robo bosses’ in landmark state law

President Donald Trump held a midterm election rally in Durant, Oklahoma, on Thursday, urging Republicans to turn out for the November elections.  Thousands of people attended despite heavy rain, with the event beginning about two hours later than scheduled. Trump promoted several Oklahoma Republican candidates and called on voters to support the party in the midterms. He also discussed his administration’s economic policies, tariffs, immigration … Continue reading President Donald Trump makes rare visit to Oklahoma ahead of midterm election

Vice President JD Vance said it is “really obvious” to him that Sen. Ted Cruz is preparing to run for president in 2028, while saying he has not decided whether he will seek the presidency himself.  Cruz has recently increased his political activity, including campaigning for Republican candidates in states that play important roles in presidential nominations. Vance said his current focus is helping Republicans … Continue reading JD Vance Names ‘Really Obvious’ Presidential Opponent If Veep Decides To Run

Jared Kushner’s investment firm, Affinity Partners, benefited financially from its stake in Phoenix Holdings, which invests in several Israeli defense companies, according to a CNN investigation reported by Ynet.  Kushner was also serving as an unpaid White House envoy involved in negotiations over the Gaza war and ceasefire. CNN found no evidence that Kushner’s diplomatic activities directly influenced the investments, but the overlap has raised … Continue reading Kushner’s firm profited from Israeli defense investments while he negotiated Gaza war end

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia would use “all weapons” in its arsenal, potentially including nuclear weapons, if its territory were directly attacked.  His comments followed Russian warnings that NATO could try to isolate Kaliningrad, a Russian exclave located between Poland and Lithuania. NATO rejected the accusations, saying it is a defensive alliance and that its military exercises do not threaten Kaliningrad.  The exchange comes … Continue reading Putin says Russia will use ‘all weapons’ in its arsenal if attacked