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Orbán Blocks €90bn Ukraine Loan Amid Pipeline Dispute

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is facing intense pressure from European Union leaders to lift his blockade on a €90 billion loan for Ukraine. The dispute centers around repairs to the Druzhba oil pipeline, which was damaged by Russian air strikes in January, halting Russian oil supplies to Hu

Mar 12, 10:35 AM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

33 articles from 9 publishers

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Former Illinois Mayor Tiffany Henyard Runs for Georgia Commissioner Seat

Tiffany Henyard, a former Illinois mayor and subject of a federal investigation, has qualified to run for the District 5 seat on Georgia's Fulton County Board of Commissioners in the upcoming May 19 general primary election. According to the Georgia Secretary of State's Office data, Henyard is liste

Mar 12, 6:29 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsImmigration

Judge Halts ICE Detention Center Construction

A federal judge in Maryland issued a temporary restraining order on Wednesday to halt construction work on an immigration detention centre after the state sued citing environmental concerns. According to multiple reports, U.S. District Judge Brendan Hurson granted Maryland’s request for a restrainin

Mar 12, 4:35 AM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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Security

Martine Moïse Testifies in Trial Over Jovenel's Assassination

Martine Moïse, the widow of slain Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, returned to the witness stand for a second day on Wednesday in the federal trial of four South Florida men accused of orchestrating her husband's assassination. Testifying in Miami federal court, Moïse provided emotional and at times

Mar 12, 1:08 AM ET·2 min read

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ImmigrationMIXED REPORTS

Supreme Court Asked to End Haitian Deportation Protections

The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to clear the way for ending temporary deportation protections for more than 350,000 Haitian immigrants . The move is part of broader efforts by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for several cou

Mar 11, 10:46 PM ET·2 min read

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Security

Government Probes Alleged Social Security Data Misuse

The government is investigating new claims that a former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffer potentially misused sensitive Social Security data. According to NPR , the Social Security Administration's inspector general notified leaders of several House and Senate committees on March 6

Mar 11, 10:46 PM ET·3 min read

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EnergyMIXED REPORTS

EU Considers Gas Price Cap Amid Energy Crisis

The European Union is considering measures to curb soaring energy prices, including a potential cap on gas prices. This move comes as Europe grapples with an energy crisis exacerbated by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the

Mar 11, 6:24 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

EU Threatens to Cut Venice Biennale Funding Over Russia's Return

The European Commission has threatened to withdraw €2 million in funding from the Venice Biennale if organizers proceed with plans to allow Russia to reopen its pavilion at this year's edition. The Russian pavilion was closed in 2022 following Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which led to th

Mar 11, 6:24 PM ET·4 min read

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Legislation

Wyoming Governor Signs Six-Week Abortion Ban

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon signed a bill into law on Monday that bans abortions after embryonic cardiac activity can be detected, typically around six weeks of pregnancy and often before women are aware they are pregnant. The signing makes Wyoming the fifth state to bar abortions at this stage of preg

Mar 11, 6:24 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Virginia's former first lady enters crowded Dem primary

Dorothy McAuliffe, the former first lady of Virginia and wife of ex-Governor Terry McAuliffe, has announced her candidacy for Congress in the newly drawn 7th District . The district spans from Arlington to western Augusta County and is one of four new districts designed to favor Democratic candidate

Mar 11, 6:24 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

UK Parliament Ends Hereditary Seats in House of Lords

The UK Parliament has voted to remove hereditary aristocrats from the unelected House of Lords , ending a centuries-old tradition. The upper chamber dropped objections to legislation passed by the House of Commons , which ousts dozens of dukes, earls, and viscounts who inherited their seats in Parli

Mar 11, 6:24 PM ET·3 min read

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Scandal

CNN Corrects Reporting on NYC ISIS-Inspired Attack

CNN host Abby Phillip corrected her inaccurate reporting on Tuesday's edition of NewsNight , where she initially stated that an ISIS-inspired attack in New York City was targeted at Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The attack, which occurred near Gracie Mansion, the mayor's official residence, was actually dir

Mar 11, 6:24 PM ET·3 min read

10 articles from 4 publishers

Legislation

Jill Biden's Memoir to Detail Joe Biden's 2024 Exit

Jill Biden is set to release her memoir, View from the East Wing: A Memoir , on June 2, which will provide her perspective on Joe Biden's decision to end his 2024 reelection bid. The book reflects on her four years as first lady and the moments shared with her husband during his presidency. In a

Mar 11, 6:24 PM ET·2 min read

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Scandal

UK Releases Mandelson Vetting Files Amid Epstein Scandal

The UK government published documents on March 11, 2024, detailing Peter Mandelson's vetting process for his appointment as ambassador to Washington. The release comes amid ongoing scrutiny over Mandelson's ties to Jeffrey Epstein and recent legal troubles. According to multiple sources, official

Mar 11, 6:24 PM ET·4 min read

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Elections

Kast Sworn In as Chile's President

José Antonio Kast was sworn in as Chile’s president on March 11, 2026, marking a significant shift to the right for the country. The ceremony took place at the National Congress in Valparaíso and was attended by several heads of state, including Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa, Argentine President

Mar 11, 6:24 PM ET·3 min read

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LegislationMIXED REPORTS

Government Shutdown Enters 29th Day

The partial government shutdown has entered its 29th day, causing significant disruptions to air travel as Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers work without pay. Senate Democrats blocked a bill funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the fourth time in February 2024, w

Mar 11, 6:24 PM ET·3 min read

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Protests

UK Bans Al Quds Day March Over Public Disorder Concerns

The UK government has approved a request from the Metropolitan Police to ban this Sunday's annual Al Quds Day march in London, citing concerns over "serious public disorder" amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood stated that the decision was made due to the scale of

Mar 11, 2:23 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

MP Reveals Rape Case Wait During Court Reform Debate

Labour MP Charlotte Nichols revealed that she waited 1,088 days for her rape case to go to trial during a debate on the Courts and Tribunals Bill in the House of Commons. Speaking publicly about her ordeal, Nichols waived her right to anonymity to share her experience as part of discussions on propo

Mar 10, 8:49 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Polish President Rejects EU Defense Loan

Polish President Karol Nawrocki refused on Tuesday to sign a law that would enable Poland to access almost $51 billion in preferential defense loans facilitated by the European Union (EU). The president claimed it would be wrong to make Poland more dependent on Brussels. Instead, Nawrocki proposed a

Mar 10, 8:49 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Trial Begins for Four Men Charged in Haiti President's Assassination

Four men charged in the 2021 assassination of Haiti’s President Jovenel Moïse went on trial in Miami on Tuesday, with prosecutors alleging that greed and power were the driving forces behind the plot. Arcangel Pretel Ortíz, Antonio Intriago, Walter Veintemilla, and James Solages are accused of consp

Mar 10, 8:49 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Congress Debates War Powers as Iran Conflict Escalates

The escalating conflict between the United States and Iran has reignited a contentious debate over war powers, with Democrats in Congress pushing for greater oversight and restrictions on presidential authority to engage in military action. According to NPR , modern presidents have asserted broad

Mar 10, 5:19 PM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

Megyn Kelly Criticizes Lindsey Graham Over Iran War Remarks

Megyn Kelly has joined a growing list of conservative voices criticizing Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) for his recent remarks about the Iran war. According to HuffPost , Kelly took aim at Graham on Monday, both on social media and during her SiriusXM radio show. She questioned his influence over P

Mar 10, 5:19 PM ET·1 min read

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Diplomacy

Hungary Orders $82M in Seized Ukrainian Assets Held

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ordered that a shipment of $82 million in Ukrainian cash and gold seized last week be held for up to 60 days while authorities investigate the case. The seizure, which included $40 million , €35 million , and 19.8 pounds of gold , has sparked outrage from Ukrain

Mar 10, 3:15 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Pope Accepts Resignation of Bishop Charged With Embezzlement

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Emanuel Shaleta , the Chaldean Catholic bishop of San Diego, California. The announcement came from the Vatican on Tuesday following Shaleta's arrest on charges of embezzlement and money laundering. The bishop pleaded not guilty to 16 felony cha

Mar 10, 3:15 PM ET·3 min read

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Politics

Orbán Blocks €90bn Ukraine Loan Amid Pipeline Dispute

Former Illinois Mayor Tiffany Henyard Runs for Georgia Commissioner Seat

Judge Halts ICE Detention Center Construction

Martine Moïse Testifies in Trial Over Jovenel's Assassination

Supreme Court Asked to End Haitian Deportation Protections

Government Probes Alleged Social Security Data Misuse

EU Considers Gas Price Cap Amid Energy Crisis

EU Threatens to Cut Venice Biennale Funding Over Russia's Return

Wyoming Governor Signs Six-Week Abortion Ban

Virginia's former first lady enters crowded Dem primary

UK Parliament Ends Hereditary Seats in House of Lords

CNN Corrects Reporting on NYC ISIS-Inspired Attack

Jill Biden's Memoir to Detail Joe Biden's 2024 Exit

UK Releases Mandelson Vetting Files Amid Epstein Scandal