Politics
Hamas has announced its willingness to engage in immediate ceasefire negotiations with Israel following a new proposal from international mediators. The group stated on Friday that it had completed internal consultations with other Palestinian factions regarding the framework for a potential truce. In......
The Moroccan–American Treaty of Peace and Friendship, signed in 1786, established one of the world’s oldest diplomatic relationships. Negotiated by American diplomat Thomas Barclay and Moroccan envoy Tahir Fannish under the reign of Sultan Mohammed III, the treaty marked the first formal......
Donald Trump is set to sign his sweeping budget bill on Friday, July 4, during a grand celebration at the White House, commemorating the 249th anniversary of U.S. independence. The event will feature fireworks, a flyover by stealth bombers, and the presence of lawmakers, marking one of the most significant......
Donald Trump acknowledged on Thursday, July 3, that he had made no progress in persuading Vladimir Putin to change his stance on the war in Ukraine, marking a rare admission of diplomatic failure by the U.S. president. Following a one-hour phone call with the Russian leader, Trump expressed dissatisfaction......
The passage of the "Big Beautiful Bill" on Thursday cemented former President Donald Trump's dominance over the Republican Party. Despite internal dissent, Trump managed to rally his party behind the sweeping legislation, which is projected to add trillions to the national debt while implementing......
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......
