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Sonko Pulls Party From Senegal Govt Amid Debt Crisis

Senegal's recently ousted Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announced on Monday that his political party, Pastef, will not participate in the country's new government. This decision comes amid a growing debt crisis and rising political tensions between Sonko and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Accordi

Jun 2, 7:58 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

3 articles from 3 publishers

PoliticsScandal

Capitol Rioters Seek Payouts From Trump's Fund

Capitol rioters pardoned by former President Donald Trump are seeking payouts from his new $1.8 billion fund designed to compensate alleged victims of government weaponization. According to multiple reports, hundreds of Trump loyalists who pleaded guilty to storming the Capitol on January 6th, 2021,

Jun 2, 7:58 AM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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PoliticsDiplomacy

Rubio Faces Grilling on Iran Policy Amid Rising Gas Prices

Secretary of State Marco Rubio faced intense questioning from senators this week regarding President Donald Trump's Iran policy, particularly the ongoing war that has entered its fourth month. The hearings before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and House Appropriations subcommittee come as Re

Jun 2, 7:58 AM ET Est. Read: 5 Mins

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Military

Court Blocks Transgender Enlistment but Allows Service

A federal appeals court ruled on Monday that transgender individuals already serving in the US military can remain, but blocked their enlistment. The divided decision by a three-judge panel of the US Court of Appeals for Washington DC is expected to be challenged by the government and may ultimately

Jun 1, 7:53 PM ET·2 min read

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MediaMIXED REPORTS

CBS Fires Pelley After He Accuses Weiss of Bias

CBS News has fired longtime '60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelley after a heated staff meeting where he accused Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss of 'murdering' the iconic news program. According to multiple reports, Pelley's confrontation with new management came following recent firings and appointment

Jun 1, 5:56 PM ET·5 min read

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Immigration

Protests Erupt Over Conditions at NJ ICE Facility

Protests erupted outside Delaney Hall, a privately-run ICE detention facility in Newark, New Jersey, over allegations of inhumane conditions inside the facility. Federal agents used pepper balls and mace to disperse protesters who were blocking the entrance on Monday afternoon. According to multiple

Jun 1, 5:56 PM ET·1 min read

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Elections

Becerra Tops CA Primary; Hilton Advances to Face Him

Xavier Becerra has secured the top spot in California's gubernatorial primary, receiving about 28% support according to projections from multiple outlets. Republican candidate Steve Hilton follows at 21%, while Democrat Tom Steyer holds third place with 19%. The state's jungle primary system allows

Jun 1, 4:02 PM ET·4 min read

65 articles from 11 publishers

Legislation

Hungary's Magyar to amend constitution

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced plans to amend the constitution to remove President Tamás Sulyok , who was appointed by former populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán . This move comes after Magyar's Tizsa party won an overwhelming victory in April, securing a two-thirds majority in par

Jun 1, 4:02 PM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Elections

Trump Pressure Frees Tina Peters After Sentence Commuted

Tina Peters, a former Mesa County elections clerk convicted of participating in an election conspiracy scheme, was released from prison Monday after President Donald Trump successfully pressured Colorado Governor Jared Polis to commute her sentence. The 70-year-old served less than two years of her

Jun 1, 2:00 PM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

UK Bars Uygur and Piker Over Israel Criticism

The UK has barred political commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker from entering the country, citing concerns that their presence may not be conducive to the public good. The two were scheduled to speak at SXSW London and Oxford University. The Home Office confirmed that both men's electronic trave

Jun 1, 2:00 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Mandelson Files Reveal Chaos Over Trump Gift

Newly published government files reveal chaotic efforts by Downing Street officials to secure a ministerial 'red box' for Donald Trump ahead of his state visit in September 2025. Peter Mandelson, the former UK ambassador to Washington, expressed frustration over the delays and compared the situation

Jun 1, 12:02 PM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

Court Rejects Rwanda's £60M Claim Over UK Asylum Deal

The Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague ruled on Monday that Britain will not have to pay Rwanda tens of millions of pounds over a canceled asylum deal. According to Reuters, the court rejected all financial claims made by Rwanda, which had argued that Britain should honor the terms of the a

Jun 1, 10:16 AM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Government

Trump Abandons $1.8B 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund

The Trump administration has abandoned its $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund following bipartisan backlash and legal challenges, according to multiple reports. The fund was created as part of a settlement between President Donald Trump's Justice Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

Jun 1, 8:16 AM ET·3 min read

102 articles from 16 publishers

Elections

Ethiopia Holds Elections Amid Unrest

Ethiopia held parliamentary and regional elections on June 1, with analysts predicting a landslide victory for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party. Despite significant unrest in much of the country, over 50 million voters are registered to participate. The election did not take place in the

Jun 1, 4:48 AM ET·2 min read

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Government

Powell Warns Against Politicizing Fed Independence

Former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned that politicizing independent institutions like the central bank could erode public trust during his acceptance speech for the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award, according to multiple reports. The award was given at the John F. Kennedy Preside

Jun 1, 1:26 AM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Schumer Backs Platner Amid Scandals

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer reaffirmed his support for Graham Platner in Maine's Senate race despite recent controversies involving sexually explicit messages sent by Platner to other women while married. According to multiple reports, Schumer met with Platner and stated, ' We are going to

May 31, 2:35 PM ET·5 min read

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Immigration

ACLU Sues Over Conditions at Largest US Immigration Detention Center

Civil rights groups have filed a lawsuit against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over alleged human rights abuses at Camp East Montana, the largest immigration detention center in the United States. Located on Fort Bliss military base near E

May 31, 4:21 AM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Trump Proposes MAGA Rally After Artists Drop Out of Fair

President Donald Trump has suggested replacing part of the Great American State Fair with a MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN rally after several musical guests withdrew from the event. The fair, organized by Freedom 250 and set to celebrate America's 250th anniversary from June 24 to July 10, 2026, has face

May 30, 11:24 PM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

Chicago Mayor Johnson Meets Pope Leo XIV on Social Justice

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican this week, discussing social justice and immigration issues. The meeting included a 46-member delegation from Chicago who presented gifts to the pontiff. The mayor shared that their conversation encompassed various topics, including

May 30, 11:24 PM ET·2 min read

6 articles from 3 publishers

Legislation

Trump Appeals Order on Tariff Refunds

The Trump administration announced plans to appeal a federal judge's order allowing all companies that paid invalidated tariffs to seek refunds. This move comes after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump lacked constitutional authority to impose higher import taxes on goods from

May 30, 8:08 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

DOJ Seeks Recusal of Judge in Georgia Voter Records Case

The U.S. Department of Justice has asked a federal judge, Eleanor Ross, to step aside from hearing its bid to force the state of Georgia to turn over a copy of its non-public voter registration list after she was linked to a judicial misconduct case. According to Reuters and CNBC, the DOJ filed the

May 30, 2:40 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Hegseth Urges Asian Allies to Boost Defense Spending

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called on Asian allies to increase their defense spending during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, warning of China's growing military power but emphasizing areas of potential cooperation. According to multiple reports, Hegseth urged a network of self-reliant

May 29, 11:29 PM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

Trump Extends TPS for Lebanese Amid Conflict

The Trump administration has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for about 11,000 Lebanese nationals living in the U.S., allowing them to stay and work legally through November. The extension comes amid ongoing conflict between Israeli troops and Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon. Accor

May 29, 7:40 PM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Legislation

Rep. Wilson to Retire After Eight Terms

Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) announced on Friday that she will not seek reelection after serving eight terms in the House of Representatives, according to The Miami Herald , CBS News , and Fox News . The decision comes following weeks of speculation about her future in Congress. Wilson, 83, told T

May 29, 5:51 PM ET·2 min read

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Politics

Sonko Pulls Party From Senegal Govt Amid Debt Crisis

Capitol Rioters Seek Payouts From Trump's Fund