Politics
House Speaker Mike Johnson faced significant challenges rallying Republican lawmakers to pass President Donald Trump’s signature “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a sweeping tax and spending package that narrowly cleared a procedural hurdle in the early hours of Thursday morning. The legislation,......
Recent U.S. intelligence reveals that the Iranian military loaded naval mines onto vessels in the Persian Gulf last month. This action has heightened worries in Washington that Iran might be preparing to blockade the Strait of Hormuz following Israeli missile attacks on targets within Iran. The mine......
The debate over President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax-cut and spending legislation returned to the U.S. House of Representatives amid internal party disagreements. Republican leaders are pushing to pass the bill before the July 4 holiday despite significant opposition within their ranks. The Senate......
A growing majority of Americans believe democracy in the United States is at risk, with concerns about deep political divisions and escalating politically motivated violence, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. The findings come as the nation grapples with recent high-profile attacks and aggressive......
The United States has temporarily paused certain weapons shipments to Ukraine due to concerns over the depletion of its own military reserves, officials revealed on Tuesday. This decision marks a significant shift in priorities under President Donald Trump, at a time when Ukraine is facing intensifying......
The U.S. Senate has approved a comprehensive tax reform bill promoted by President Donald Trump, advancing the measure to the House of Representatives for a potential final decision. The bill passed narrowly, 51 to 50, with Vice President JD Vance casting the decisive vote after an extensive 27-hour......
Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel has accepted the terms for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, urging Hamas to also agree to the deal. Trump stated that his team met with Israeli officials to discuss the ongoing conflict in Gaza ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s......
Former MSNBC host Joy Reid has expressed increasing frustration with the Democratic Party, questioning its ability to effectively counter the rise of Trumpism and what she describes as encroaching fascism. Speaking on The Breakfast Club this week, Reid, a lifelong Democrat, said she is “barely......
The Lancet Medical Journal has issued a dire warning about the potential consequences of drastic cuts to international foreign aid under the Trump administration. The report estimates that these reductions could result in 14 million deaths worldwide by 2030, with devastating effects on vulnerable populations......
Andrew Murrison, British MP and former Minister of State for the Middle East and North Africa, highlighted Morocco’s crucial role as a pillar of stability across the African continent. In a recent article, Murrison described Morocco as an emerging power and emphasized that the kingdom acts as......
The United States Senate has launched an intensive debate over President Donald Trump's 940-page economic proposal, dubbed the “Big, Beautiful Bill.” The legislation offers significant tax cuts and deep reductions in healthcare and food assistance programs, prompting heated discussions......
The U.S. Senate, under Republican control, has voted to move forward with President Donald Trump’s flagship legislation, nicknamed the “Big Beautiful Bill.” The measure cleared its initial procedural step in a narrow 51-49 vote, with two Republican senators siding with Democrats in......
The African Union has welcomed the recent peace agreement signed between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (RDC), aimed at ending the protracted conflict in the mineral-rich eastern region of the DRC. Despite the positive diplomatic tone, the deal has raised skepticism among both the Congolese......
