Ukrainian MP, Officials Arrested in Major Military Corruption Scandal
Ukrainian authorities have arrested a sitting member of parliament, senior regional officials, and National Guard personnel in connection with a sweeping corruption scheme involving inflated military procurement contracts, including for drones and electronic warfare systems. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the arrests via a post on X (formerly Twitter), stating that those involved had raised state […]
El Salvador Approves Indefinite Presidential Re-Election, Sparking Fears of Democratic Erosion
El Salvador’s ruling party on Thursday approved major constitutional reforms that allow for indefinite presidential re-election and extend presidential terms from five to six years, deepening concerns about the country’s democratic trajectory under President Nayib Bukele. The changes, introduced by Ana Figueroa of the ruling New Ideas party, were passed by the Legislative Assembly—where Bukele’s […]
Two Undocumented Suspects Arrested in Robbery That Left Off-Duty Border Agent Critically Injured
Authorities have arrested two undocumented immigrants from the Dominican Republic in connection with a failed robbery that left an off-duty U.S. border patrol officer seriously wounded in New York City on Saturday. The suspects, identified as Miguel Francisco Mora Nunez and Christhian Aybar-Berroa, are currently awaiting arraignment. The 42-year-old officer, who was shot in the […]
Trump Urges Release of Epstein Grand Jury Testimony Amid Pressure from MAGA Base
Under growing pressure from his political base, President Donald Trump has called on Attorney General Pam Bondi to seek court approval to release “any and all pertinent Grand Jury testimony” related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. Bondi responded Thursday night on social media, saying her office is “ready to move the court tomorrow to unseal […]
Trump Says He’s “Disappointed but Not Done” with Putin in Candid BBC Interview
In a rare and revealing phone call with the BBC, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed deep frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin, declaring he is “disappointed but not done” with the Russian leader. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump was pressed on whether he still trusted Putin. His response: “I trust almost no one.” The […]
Trump Signs Sweeping Tax and Spending Bill, Securing Key Second-Term Victory
President Donald Trump signed into law a sweeping package of tax breaks and spending cuts on Friday, capping off an aggressive push by the White House and GOP leadership to deliver on one of the president’s top second-term priorities ahead of the Fourth of July. The legislation, dubbed “One Big Beautiful Bill” by Trump, extends […]
Bryan Kohberger to Plead Guilty in University of Idaho Killings, Avoids Death Penalty
Bryan Kohberger has agreed to plead guilty to the brutal murders of four University of Idaho students, thereby avoiding the death penalty, according to a letter sent to victims’ families outlining the terms of a plea agreement. Kohberger, charged with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary in the November 2022 slayings […]
Senator Thom Tillis Announces Retirement After Clash with Trump Over GOP Megabill
Republican Senator Thom Tillis announced Sunday that he will not seek reelection in 2026, delivering a surprise decision just hours after President Donald Trump vowed to back a primary challenger against him. The announcement comes in the wake of Tillis’ high-profile vote against advancing Trump’s sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” in the Senate. In […]
Senate Narrowly Advances Trump’s Sweeping Tax and Spending Bill Amid GOP Divisions and Public Backlash
In a tense and prolonged late-night session on Saturday, Senate Republicans narrowly advanced President Donald Trump’s sweeping economic package, which combines extended tax breaks, deep spending cuts, and increased funding for immigration enforcement. The vote, a key procedural step toward final passage, ended 51-49, with Vice President JD Vance present at the Capitol to break […]
Supreme Court Allows Partial Enforcement of Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order, Limits Scope of Nationwide Injunctions
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday partially lifted nationwide injunctions that had blocked enforcement of President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to undocumented or temporary immigrants. The 6–3 decision, authored by Justice Amy Coney Barrett, did not address the constitutionality of Trump’s order but focused […]
