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Senate Confirms Warsh as Fed Chair in Partisan Vote

The U.S. Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair in a 54-45 vote on May 13, 2026 , marking the most partisan confirmation for the position in history. Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) was the sole Democrat to support his nomination. Warsh succeeds Jerome Powell, whose term ended on May 1

May 12, 11:06 AM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

32 articles from 13 publishers

PoliticsDiplomacy

Trump Nominates Kari Lake as US Ambassador to Jamaica

Donald Trump has nominated Kari Lake, a longtime ally and former TV anchor who ran unsuccessfully for Arizona governor, to serve as the next US ambassador to Jamaica. If confirmed by the Senate, this would end Lake’s tenure as the key official responsible for Voice of America (VOA), the global media

May 12, 11:06 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

3 articles from 3 publishers

PoliticsElections

Ricketts Wins Nebraska GOP Primary

Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts won the GOP primary in Nebraska on Tuesday, securing his party's nomination for a full six-year term in the U.S. Senate. According to multiple reports, Ricketts defeated four challengers and will now face independent candidate Dan Osborn in November's midterm elections.

May 12, 7:08 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Legislation

Starmer Faces Revolt as Over 80 Labour MPs Call for Resignation

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing intense pressure to resign after more than 80 Labour MPs publicly called for his departure following a series of poor election results and growing dissent within the party. The calls come after last week's local council elections, which sparked widespread critic

May 12, 7:08 AM ET·2 min read

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Scandal

Polanski Apologizes for Potential Council Tax Oversight

Green Party leader Zack Polanski has apologized for potentially failing to pay council tax while living on a houseboat in London. According to statements given to the BBC, Polanski acknowledged that he had been residing on the boat until recently and may owe back taxes. The issue arose after reports

May 12, 1:29 AM ET·2 min read

6 articles from 4 publishers

Government

Trump Nominates Hamilton to Lead FEMA

President Donald Trump has nominated Cameron Hamilton , a former Navy SEAL, to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), according to multiple reports. This nomination comes approximately one year after Hamilton was removed from his acting role as FEMA administrator due to public disagree

May 11, 9:47 PM ET·2 min read

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Security

Ex-Mayor Wang Resigns After Pleading Guilty to Chinese Agent Charges

Former Mayor Eileen Wang of Arcadia, California, resigned after agreeing to plead guilty to federal charges of acting as an illegal agent for China. According to multiple reports, Wang admitted working with Chinese government officials and her former fiancé Yaoning 'Mike' Sun from at least 2020 thro

May 11, 9:47 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

EU Sanctions Israeli Settlers Over West Bank Violence

The European Union's twenty-seven foreign ministers unanimously agreed on Monday to impose new sanctions targeting violent Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, according to multiple reports. The measures also include sanctions against leading Hamas figures. This decision follows a surge in se

May 11, 6:07 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Supreme Court Rejects Virginia Democrats' Bid to Restore Congressional Map

The U.S. Supreme Court on May 15, 2024 rejected an appeal from Virginia Democrats seeking to reinstate a congressional map designed to enhance their party's prospects in the November midterm elections. The justices declined without comment to halt a ruling by Virginia’s top court that had blocked th

May 11, 6:07 PM ET·3 min read

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Government

Nonprofit Sues to Halt Trump's Reflecting Pool Renovation

A nonprofit organization has filed a lawsuit seeking to halt President Donald Trump's ongoing renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF) alleges that the project violates the National Historic Preservation Act , which outlines procedures for changes

May 11, 3:21 PM ET·3 min read

8 articles from 6 publishers

Legislation

Trump Proposes Gas Tax Suspension Amid High Fuel Prices

President Donald Trump announced plans on Monday to temporarily suspend the federal gas tax in response to soaring fuel prices, which have reached their highest levels since 2022 due to rising tensions and conflict involving Iran. The current national average gasoline price stands at $4.52 per gallo

May 11, 3:21 PM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

Senate Advances $1B Security Funding for White House Ballroom

Senate Republicans are advancing a $1 billion security funding request for President Donald Trump's proposed White House ballroom as part of a larger immigration enforcement bill. The measure, which includes about $70 billion for federal agencies leading Trump's mass deportation campaign, is set to

May 11, 10:36 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Gunfire Erupts in Philippine Senate During Arrest Attempt

Gunfire erupted inside the Philippine Senate on Wednesday evening during an attempt to arrest Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged crimes against humanity related to his role in former President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs. The incid

May 11, 6:45 AM ET·3 min read

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HumanRights

Abe Foxman, ADL Leader for Nearly Three Decades, Dies at 86

Abraham H. Foxman, who served as the national director of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) for nearly three decades, has died at age 86. Foxman led the ADL from 1987 until his retirement in 2015 and was a forceful advocate for American Jews. He counseled presidents and diplomats, CEOs and celebritie

May 11, 1:02 AM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Diplomacy

Netanyahu Aims to End U.S. Military Aid by 2028

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced his intention to phase out annual U.S. military aid over the next decade during a CBS News interview aired Sunday on 60 Minutes . Speaking with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, Netanyahu stated he wants to 'draw down to zero'

May 10, 9:33 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

AOC Dismisses 2028 Presidential Speculation

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) dismissed speculation about running for president in 2028 during a conversation with Democratic strategist David Axelrod at the University of Chicago's Institute of Politics on Friday night. She emphasized that her ambition is to change the country rather than

May 10, 8:24 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Supreme Court Extends Abortion Pill Access by Mail

The U.S. Supreme Court extended access to the abortion pill mifepristone by mail until Thursday at 5 p.m., maintaining a temporary order that blocks a lower court ruling restricting nationwide access to the drug. Justice Samuel Alito signed the extension, which will expire on Thursday. This decision

May 10, 8:24 AM ET·4 min read

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Legislation

Brazil Court Blocks Bolsonaro Sentence Reduction

Brazil's Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has suspended a bill that would have dramatically reduced former President Jair Bolsonaro's 27-year prison sentence for his role in plotting a coup after losing the 2022 election. The ruling comes as Brazil prepares for upcoming elections, with Bols

May 10, 8:24 AM ET·2 min read

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Elections

UK Elections: Reform Surge Shakes Up Politics

The UK local elections resulted in significant political shifts, with Reform UK and the Green Party making historic gains while Labour faced substantial losses. According to multiple reports, Reform UK secured its first council victories, including control of Essex county council and Sunderland city

May 9, 7:14 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

One Nation Wins Historic Farrer By-Election

One Nation made history on Saturday by winning its first federal lower house seat in the Farrer by-election, ending 76 years of Coalition rule. According to Al Jazeera, David Farley secured around 58% of the two-candidate-preferred vote against independent Michelle Milthorpe's approximately 42%. The

May 9, 9:28 AM ET·2 min read

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Government

Magyar Sworn In as Hungary PM, Ending Orbán’s Era

Péter Magyar was sworn in as Hungary’s prime minister on May 9th, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule. His center-right Tisza party secured a constitutional majority with 141 out of 199 seats , the largest victory for any party since Hungary’s post-Communist history. The inauguration was celebrated b

May 9, 9:28 AM ET·4 min read

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Government

Cohutta Council Reinstates Police Force After Mayor's Firing

The Cohutta town council in a small Georgia mountain community called a special meeting on Friday to discuss reinstating the police department after Mayor Ron Shinnick fired the chief and all officers. The notice for the meeting, posted outside the Cohutta Town Hall, also mentioned considering a req

May 9, 5:53 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Four Convicted in Haitian President's Assassination Plot

A federal jury in Miami has convicted four men— Arcangel Pretel Ortiz , Antonio Intriago , Walter Veintemilla , and James Solages —of conspiracy to assassinate Haitian President Jovenel Moïse . The defendants were found guilty of conspiring to kill or kidnap Moïse, providing material support for the

May 8, 4:34 PM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

ABC Challenges FCC Over 'The View' Scrutiny

ABC has filed a petition with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) challenging its scrutiny of 'The View' , accusing the agency of violating First Amendment rights. The dispute centers on whether 'The View' qualifies as a bona fide news program exempt from equal time rules for political candi

May 8, 4:34 PM ET·2 min read

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Politics

Senate Confirms Warsh as Fed Chair in Partisan Vote

Trump Nominates Kari Lake as US Ambassador to Jamaica

Ricketts Wins Nebraska GOP Primary

Starmer Faces Revolt as Over 80 Labour MPs Call for Resignation

Polanski Apologizes for Potential Council Tax Oversight

Trump Nominates Hamilton to Lead FEMA

Ex-Mayor Wang Resigns After Pleading Guilty to Chinese Agent Charges

EU Sanctions Israeli Settlers Over West Bank Violence

Supreme Court Rejects Virginia Democrats' Bid to Restore Congressional Map

Nonprofit Sues to Halt Trump's Reflecting Pool Renovation

Trump Proposes Gas Tax Suspension Amid High Fuel Prices

Senate Advances $1B Security Funding for White House Ballroom

Gunfire Erupts in Philippine Senate During Arrest Attempt

Abe Foxman, ADL Leader for Nearly Three Decades, Dies at 86

Netanyahu Aims to End U.S. Military Aid by 2028

AOC Dismisses 2028 Presidential Speculation

Supreme Court Extends Abortion Pill Access by Mail

Brazil Court Blocks Bolsonaro Sentence Reduction

UK Elections: Reform Surge Shakes Up Politics

One Nation Wins Historic Farrer By-Election

Magyar Sworn In as Hungary PM, Ending Orbán’s Era

Cohutta Council Reinstates Police Force After Mayor's Firing

Four Convicted in Haitian President's Assassination Plot

ABC Challenges FCC Over 'The View' Scrutiny

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Senate Confirms Warsh as Fed Chair in Partisan Vote

Trump Nominates Kari Lake as US Ambassador to Jamaica

Ricketts Wins Nebraska GOP Primary

Starmer Faces Revolt as Over 80 Labour MPs Call for Resignation

Polanski Apologizes for Potential Council Tax Oversight

Trump Nominates Hamilton to Lead FEMA

Ex-Mayor Wang Resigns After Pleading Guilty to Chinese Agent Charges

EU Sanctions Israeli Settlers Over West Bank Violence

Supreme Court Rejects Virginia Democrats' Bid to Restore Congressional Map

Nonprofit Sues to Halt Trump's Reflecting Pool Renovation

Trump Proposes Gas Tax Suspension Amid High Fuel Prices

Senate Advances $1B Security Funding for White House Ballroom

Gunfire Erupts in Philippine Senate During Arrest Attempt

Abe Foxman, ADL Leader for Nearly Three Decades, Dies at 86

Netanyahu Aims to End U.S. Military Aid by 2028

AOC Dismisses 2028 Presidential Speculation

Supreme Court Extends Abortion Pill Access by Mail

Brazil Court Blocks Bolsonaro Sentence Reduction

UK Elections: Reform Surge Shakes Up Politics

One Nation Wins Historic Farrer By-Election

Magyar Sworn In as Hungary PM, Ending Orbán’s Era

Cohutta Council Reinstates Police Force After Mayor's Firing

Four Convicted in Haitian President's Assassination Plot

ABC Challenges FCC Over 'The View' Scrutiny

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