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SNP Pledges Food Price Caps in Scottish Election Manifesto

In advance of Scotland’s upcoming Holyrood elections, SNP leader John Swinney has pledged to implement price caps on essential supermarket items such as bread, milk, cheese, eggs, rice, and chicken if his party retains power. The proposal aims to address cost-of-living pressures and improve public h

Apr 12, 8:06 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Appeals Court Allows White House Ballroom Construction to Resume

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has ruled that construction on President Donald Trump's proposed White House ballroom can continue until April 17, allowing time for further legal review and potential Supreme Court involvement. The ruling temporarily stays a lower court

Apr 11, 11:49 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Appeals Court Orders Reconsideration of White House Ballroom Project

A federal appeals court has ordered U.S. District Judge Richard Leon to reconsider the national security implications of his decision to halt construction on President Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project. The three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia

Apr 11, 10:10 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Elections

West Virginians Face Skyrocketing Electric Bills Despite Trump's Promises

Residents in West Virginia are grappling with soaring electricity bills that have surpassed their mortgage payments, despite President Donald Trump's campaign promise to cut costs by half. Rebecca Michalski, a disabled woman living on a fixed income, received a February electric bill of $940.08—more

Apr 11, 8:22 PM ET·2 min read

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Protests

Met Police Arrests Over 200 at Palestine Action Protest

More than 200 people were arrested during a protest against the ban on Palestine Action in central London, according to multiple reports. The demonstration took place in Trafalgar Square, with hundreds of protesters gathering to show their support for the banned group. The Metropolitan Police said t

Apr 11, 2:50 PM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

US Arrests Family Tied to Iranian Regime Figure

U.S. federal agents arrested three Iranian nationals in Los Angeles after the State Department revoked their green cards due to ties with Iran's regime, according to multiple reports. The arrests target Seyed Eissa Hashemi, Maryam Tahmasebi and their son, who have been placed in custody of U.S. Immi

Apr 11, 12:55 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Senate to Begin ICE Funding Debate Amid Rising Detainee Deaths

Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced that the full Senate could begin work on a bill to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the U.S. Border Patrol as early as next week. The funding effort has been held up amid disagreements between congressional Republicans and Democrats over

Apr 11, 10:59 AM ET·3 min read

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Elections

Peru Holds Presidential Election Amid Chaos

Peru's presidential election took place on Sunday, April 12, 2026, with results delayed until at least Monday due to logistical issues that prevented thousands of voters from casting ballots. The electoral authorities granted a one-day voting extension for more than 52,000 residents in Lima and Peru

Apr 11, 5:30 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

DNC Rejects AIPAC Resolution

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) rejected a resolution specifically targeting AIPAC's influence in Democratic primaries but passed a broader resolution condemning dark money. The decision comes as outside groups have significantly increased spending in primary races, causing internal tensions

Apr 10, 10:40 PM ET·3 min read

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Immigration

Trump Posts Graphic Video of Florida Killing to Push Immigration Policies

President Donald Trump shared a graphic video of a fatal attack at a Florida gas station, allegedly committed by a Haitian migrant, to argue for stricter immigration policies. Rolbert Joachin is accused of killing Nilufa Easmin, a 51-year-old immigrant from Bangladesh and mother of two adult daughte

Apr 10, 10:40 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Congress Scrutinizes Prediction Markets Over Insider Trading Fears

Congress is intensifying its scrutiny of prediction markets following concerns about insider trading and national security risks. Platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi, which allow users to bet on various events including geopolitical developments, have come under fire after well-timed bets raised su

Apr 10, 10:40 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Brazil-U.S. Launch Joint Action Against Organized Crime

Brazil and the United States have launched a joint initiative to combat transnational crime, focusing on intercepting illegal weapons and drugs. The project, announced by Brazil's tax revenue secretary Robinson Barreirinhas, involves intelligence sharing and joint operations between the Brazilian Fe

Apr 10, 8:52 PM ET·1 min read

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Legislation

Trump's Proposed D.C. Triumphal Arch Sparks Legal Battle

President Donald Trump's ambitious plan for a 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., has been unveiled, sparking both admiration and controversy. The proposed monument would stand between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery, dwarfing nearby memorials with its towering height.

Apr 10, 6:59 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Swalwell Faces Expulsion Bid Amid Sexual Misconduct Claims

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) has filed a motion to expel Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) from Congress following sexual misconduct allegations from multiple women and former staffers. The move comes as prominent Democrats, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Sen. Ruben Gallego, have

Apr 10, 6:59 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Court Hears Challenge to Trump's New Tariffs

President Donald Trump's new 10% global tariffs , imposed under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, faced legal challenges in the U.S. Court of International Trade on Friday. The tariffs, which went into effect on February 24, are being contested by a coalition of 24 Democratic-led states and two

Apr 10, 5:04 PM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

Board Rules Palestinian Activist Khalil Can Be Deported

The Board of Immigration Appeals ruled that Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University student targeted for his Palestinian activism, can be deported. The ruling came in response to an appeal of his earlier removal order which would have sent him to Syria or Algeria. Khalil's legal team argues the

Apr 10, 2:33 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Harris Hints at 2028 Run Amid Mixed Democratic Support

Former Vice President Kamala Harris told African American activists on Friday that she is actively considering another presidential bid after chants of 'run again!' filled the room at the National Action Network's annual convention in New York City. 'I might. I am thinking about it,' Harris told Rev

Apr 10, 12:05 PM ET·4 min read

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Government

White House Warns Staff on Prediction Markets

The White House issued a warning to its staff last month against leveraging their positions to place bets on prediction markets using nonpublic information. According to multiple reports, the email was sent on March 24, following President Donald Trump's announcement of a five-day pause in some Iran

Apr 10, 12:05 PM ET·2 min read

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Scandal

Mandelson Faces £300 Fine for Public Urination

Peter Mandelson is facing a potential fine of up to £300 for public urination in Notting Hill, west London, following an incident last November. According to the Kensington and Chelsea council, they are looking to issue a fixed penalty notice but have been unable to find a suitable address for Mande

Apr 10, 12:04 PM ET·1 min read

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Diplomacy

Díaz-Canel Rejects US Resignation Calls

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has firmly rejected calls from the United States to resign, asserting his country's sovereignty during an interview with NBC News. In his first television interview with an American broadcaster, Díaz-Canel stated that 'stepping down is not part of our vocabulary' an

Apr 10, 9:47 AM ET·2 min read

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Government

Judge Orders Pentagon to Restore Full Press Access

U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman ruled on Thursday that the Defense Department is violating his earlier order to restore access to the Pentagon for reporters. The ruling comes as a setback in the administration's efforts to impede journalists' work. The judge sided with The New York Times for th

Apr 9, 10:39 PM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

Judge Rules Visa Cancellation Unlawful

A federal judge ruled that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) unlawfully canceled the visa of Kseniia Petrova, a Russian-born scientist researching advanced imaging technology at Harvard University. According to UPI , Judge Christina Reiss stated that CBP had no authority to cancel Petrova's v

Apr 9, 6:11 PM ET·2 min read

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Energy

Sheinbaum Shifts on Fracking to Boost Mexico's Gas Output

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has signaled a significant shift in her position on hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, according to multiple reports. During her regular morning press conference, Sheinbaum acknowledged that new technologies make the extraction method less environmentally harmful

Apr 9, 6:11 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Mamdani and Menin Clash Over NYC Budget

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin remain at odds over the city's budget, with tensions escalating as they present competing proposals. The mayor insists he needs approval from Albany to tax the wealthy and corporations to close his budget gap, threatening to rai

Apr 9, 4:01 PM ET·4 min read

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Politics

SNP Pledges Food Price Caps in Scottish Election Manifesto

Appeals Court Allows White House Ballroom Construction to Resume