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Judge Dismisses Wolff's Lawsuit Against Melania Trump

Michael Wolff 's lawsuit against first lady Melania Trump was dismissed by a federal judge on Friday. Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil called the suit 'contorted' and not how courts work. The author had filed the lawsuit in an attempt to preempt a $1 billion defamation claim by Melania Trump over statement

May 23, 10:53 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsGovernment

Senegal's President Sacks PM Sonko

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the nation's government after months of tensions, according to multiple reports. The decision was announced via a televised decree read by a presidential aide. The split comes as Senegal faces severe econ

May 23, 8:55 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsImmigration

Khalil Appeals to Supreme Court After Deportation Ruling

Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil will appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court after a federal appeals court declined to reconsider a ruling that could lead to his deportation, according to multiple reports. The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals voted 6-5 against rehearing the case, which involves

May 23, 1:11 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Diplomacy

Rubio Visits India to Strengthen Ties Amid U.S.-India Strains

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting India for four days, aiming to strengthen ties amid economic and diplomatic tensions between the two countries. According to multiple reports, Rubio held bilateral talks with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Sunday, focusing on deepen

May 22, 11:21 PM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

Group Sues Over VA Abortion Access Ban

An advocacy group has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration challenging its decision to reinstate a near-total ban on abortions for veterans and their dependents covered by the Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare system. The federal suit, filed Thursday, targets a rule finalized by

May 22, 7:06 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Slovenia Confirms Jansa as PM in Right-Wing Shift

Slovenia's parliament confirmed Janez Jansa , a right-wing populist politician, as the new prime minister in a 51-36 vote on Friday. This marks a significant shift from the country's previous liberal government and concludes a postelection stalemate that began after March elections resulted in a nea

May 22, 7:06 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Trump Endorses Lawler in NY-17 Amid Economic Focus

President Donald Trump visited Rockland County, New York on Friday to endorse Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) in the competitive 17th Congressional District , which includes parts of Rockland, Putnam, Westchester, and Dutchess counties. The event at Rockland Community College drew thousands of supporters bu

May 22, 7:06 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Trump Sends Troops to Poland After Earlier Pullout

President Donald Trump announced he would send 5,000 U.S. troops to Poland just weeks after ordering the same number of forces pulled out of Europe. The move has left NATO allies bewildered and raised questions about America's commitment to European security. The initial order to reduce troop levels

May 22, 2:47 PM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

Trump Admin Requires Green Card Applicants to Apply Abroad

The Trump administration announced a major shift in U.S. immigration policy on Friday, requiring foreigners seeking green cards to leave the country and apply from their home countries via consular processing. According to multiple reports, this new guidance from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Ser

May 22, 2:47 PM ET·3 min read

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GovernmentMIXED REPORTS

Gabbard Resigns as Director of National Intelligence

Tulsi Gabbard has announced her resignation as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence, effective June 30. In a letter posted on social media, she cited her husband Abraham Williams' diagnosis with an extremely rare form of bone cancer as the reason for her departure. 'At this tim

May 22, 2:47 PM ET·2 min read

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Separatism

Alberta to Hold Referendum on Separation from Canada

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced that the province will hold a non-binding referendum in October 2025 to decide whether to commence the legal process for a binding vote on separation from Canada. This announcement comes amid growing separatist sentiment fueled by dissatisfaction with federal

May 22, 2:47 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Trump Dismisses Midterm Pressure in Iran Talks

President Donald Trump has dismissed the political pressure of upcoming midterm elections, stating that he does not care about their impact as negotiations continue with Iran. During a Cabinet meeting at the White House on Wednesday, Trump asserted that Iranian leaders had miscalculated if they thou

May 22, 2:47 PM ET·3 min read

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Elections

DNC Releases Flawed Autopsy on 2024 Election Loss

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) released its long-awaited autopsy on the party's 2024 election loss, a move that has sparked widespread criticism due to the report's incomplete and flawed nature. According to multiple reports, the document is riddled with errors, lacks citations for many cla

May 22, 12:06 PM ET·3 min read

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Government

Kevin Warsh Sworn in as Fed Chairman Amid Economic Challenges

Kevin Warsh was officially sworn in as chairman of the Federal Reserve on Friday during a White House ceremony hosted by President Donald Trump. The swearing-in marks a significant shift in leadership for the central bank amid economic uncertainty and high inflation. The Senate confirmed Warsh last

May 22, 12:06 PM ET·3 min read

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Government

Mamdani Addresses NYC Flooding as He Pushes Policies

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani addressed the severe flooding that struck the city after intense rainfall overwhelmed its sewer system. The drainage infrastructure, designed to handle up to two inches of rain per hour, was unable to cope with the storm's intensity. Residents in Hollis spent Thurs

May 22, 7:44 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

House Panel Advances Bill on Permanent Daylight Saving Time

The House Energy and Commerce Committee voted 48-1 on Thursday to advance a bill that includes making Daylight Saving Time permanent , according to multiple reports. The proposal, known as the Sunshine Protection Act, was folded into a broader transportation bill and will now proceed to the House fl

May 22, 7:44 AM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

Carlo Petrini, Slow Food Founder, Dies Aged 76

Carlo Petrini, the founder of the Slow Food movement, has died at the age of 76. According to multiple reports, Petrini passed away in his hometown of Bra, in Italy's Piedmont region. He had been diagnosed with prostate cancer in recent years. The Slow Food movement, which Petrini founded in 1986 as

May 22, 7:44 AM ET·2 min read

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Democracy

Turkish Court Ousts Opposition Leader

Turkey's main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) faced significant turmoil after an appeals court annulled leader Özgür Özel's 2023 election victory, citing unspecified irregularities. The ruling reinstated former chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, prompting immediate condemnation from the CHP as a '

May 22, 1:00 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Philippines Orders Arrest of Fugitive Senator Dela Rosa

Philippine authorities have ordered the arrest of Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa, a former police chief and key enforcer in Rodrigo Duterte's controversial 'war on drugs,' for alleged crimes against humanity. The Philippines' National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) vowed to apprehend him without del

May 22, 1:00 AM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

House GOP Cancels Iran War Powers Vote

House Republicans canceled a scheduled vote on Thursday, May 21, 2026, on an Iran war powers resolution that would have compelled President Trump to withdraw from the conflict without congressional approval. The measure had bipartisan support and appeared likely to pass. GOP leaders delayed the vote

May 22, 1:00 AM ET·2 min read

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Government

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Launches Twitch Livestream Series

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched a new initiative to connect with constituents through technology, debuting 'Talk With the People,' a recurring livestream series on Twitch. The show, which also airs simultaneously on YouTube and X, allows New Yorkers to ask questions in real time. The fir

May 21, 11:14 PM ET·1 min read

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Immigration

Mullin Warns of Halt to Airport Processing in Sanctuary Cities

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has warned that authorities could stop processing international travelers and cargo at major airports in sanctuary cities that have declined to cooperate with the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, according to sources from HuffPost and Reuters

May 21, 11:14 PM ET·2 min read

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Labor

ICJ Rules Right to Strike Protected by Key Labor Treaty

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a landmark advisory opinion on Thursday, finding that workers' right to strike is protected under a cornerstone labor treaty. The ruling could have significant global implications for labor regulations and standards. According to PBS , the ICJ was aske

May 21, 5:07 PM ET·1 min read

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Legislation

Trump-Appointed Panel Approves 250-Foot Arch Design

The US Commission of Fine Arts , composed entirely of Trump appointees, approved designs for President Donald Trump's proposed 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington DC. The vote marks a significant step forward for the project, which will next be reviewed by the National Capital Planning Commission

May 21, 5:07 PM ET·2 min read

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