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G7 Pledges Air Defense Support for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, yielded key pledges to bolster Ukraine’s defenses against Russia's ongoing invasion. G7 leaders promised to enhance Ukraine's air defenses and intensify economic pressure on Moscow. Acco

Jun 14, 2:09 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

25 articles from 12 publishers

PoliticsImmigration

Swiss Reject Population Cap Initiative

Swiss voters rejected an initiative to cap their country’s population at 10 million by 2050 in a referendum held on Sunday. Preliminary projections indicated that about 55% of voters opposed the measure, while 46% supported it. The initiative, championed by the right-wing Swiss People’s Party (SVP),

Jun 14, 7:09 AM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

11 articles from 7 publishers

PoliticsElections

Orbán Re-Elected as Fidesz Leader Despite Party's Election Loss

Viktor Orbán was re-elected as leader of Hungary's main opposition party, Fidesz , on Saturday despite the party's loss in April's election to the centre-right Tisza party. The vote took place at Fidesz’s party congress, where 729 out of 737 delegates supported Orbán for another term. There were no

Jun 13, 4:27 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Immigration

Haitian Woman's Hypothermia Death After ICE Release Ruled Homicide

Daphy Michel, a 31-year-old Haitian asylum seeker, died of hypothermia three days after being released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody in Pittsburgh. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office ruled her death a homicide on Friday, stating that she was a vulnerable adu

Jun 13, 4:27 PM ET·2 min read

5 articles from 5 publishers

Government

Judge Orders Trump Admin to Restore National Park Exhibits

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore exhibits at national parks that were removed under an executive order aimed at eliminating content deemed disparaging to Americans. U.S. District Judge Angel Kelley in Massachusetts issued a preliminary injunction requiring the restorat

Jun 13, 2:19 PM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 4 publishers

HumanRights

UK Court Upholds Terror Ban on Palestine Action

The United Kingdom's Court of Appeal ruled that the British government acted lawfully when it banned Palestine Action as a terrorist organization. The ruling overturned a February decision by High Court judges who had found the ban unlawful. Chief Justice Sue Carr stated that Palestine Action operat

Jun 12, 11:14 PM ET·1 min read

9 articles from 4 publishers

Security

Trump Confirms US Strike Killed Venezuelan Gang Leader

President Donald Trump announced on Friday that US forces have killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, also known as Niño Guerrero, the leader of the Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua. The operation was conducted in collaboration with Venezuela and targeted a compound in the southeastern stat

Jun 12, 11:14 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

GOP Frustration Grows Over Trump's Economic Focus

Republicans on Capitol Hill are expressing growing frustration with Donald Trump's lack of focus on economic issues ahead of the midterm elections. This frustration could jeopardize their narrow congressional majority as polling indicates voters are souring on both Trump and his Republican allies in

Jun 12, 9:08 PM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 3 publishers

Elections

FBI Raids Ohio Voting Rights Group Amid Fraud Probe

The FBI conducted a raid on the Cleveland offices of the Ohio Organizing Collaborative, a grassroots organization involved in voter registration efforts. According to Prentiss Haney , a board member of the group, federal agents seized documents and computer files during the search, which took place

Jun 12, 7:01 PM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Diplomacy

EU Launches Membership Talks with Ukraine

The European Union officially launched the accession process for Ukraine and Moldova on Monday, June 10, 2024. Ambassadors from the EU's 27 member nations reached this decision during a meeting in Luxembourg on Friday, June 9th. This marks the first phase of negotiations for both countries. The proc

Jun 12, 4:37 PM ET·3 min read

23 articles from 6 publishers

GovernmentMIXED REPORTS

Trump Storms Off NBC Interview

President Donald Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC's Kristen Welker on "Meet the Press" after becoming agitated by her questions about his baseless claims regarding the FBI and election fraud. According to multiple reports, tension mounted during the Sunday-aired interview as Trump insisted

Jun 12, 2:10 PM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Government

RFK Jr Denies Disengagement Claims in NYT Report

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. vehemently denied allegations that he is disengaged from managing the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), following a critical report by The New York Times . The report, published on June 7, cited accounts from a dozen sources who claimed Kennedy sho

Jun 12, 2:10 PM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Elections

Burnham Wins Makerfield By-Election

Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield by-election with a significant majority, securing 24,927 votes , which is almost 55% of the total votes counted. This victory clears his path to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the leadership of the Labour Party and potentially become the next prime mini

Jun 12, 11:48 AM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

Judge Extends Block on Trump’s $1.8B Fund

U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema extended a block on President Donald Trump's $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' on Friday, requiring acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to provide written assurances that the fund will not proceed. The judge gave the offi

Jun 12, 11:48 AM ET·2 min read

8 articles from 7 publishers

Legislation

Yoon Sentenced to 30 Years for North Korea Drone Flights

South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol and his former defense minister, Kim Yong Hyun , were sentenced to 30 years in prison by the Seoul Central District Court. The court found them guilty of aiding an adversary and abusing their power for ordering drone flights over Pyongyang in October 2024

Jun 12, 2:18 AM ET·3 min read

6 articles from 6 publishers

Government

Judge Orders Trump's Name Removed From Kennedy Center

U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ordered President Donald Trump's name removed from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts after ruling on May 29 that it was illegally added and only Congress has the authority to change its name. Workers began removing his name from the facade earl

Jun 12, 2:18 AM ET·2 min read

27 articles from 12 publishers

Protests

U.S. Probes '8647' Markings on National Mall as Protest Symbol

U.S. authorities are investigating large markings displaying the numbers '8647' found on the grounds of the National Mall near the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., according to multiple reports. The faint brown grass markings were first noticed by a Reuters photographer before officials arri

Jun 12, 12:37 AM ET·3 min read

6 articles from 6 publishers

Government

HUD Suspends LA Homeless Agency Funding

According to multiple reports, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) suspended federal funding for the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) on Thursday, citing financial mismanagement and lack of accountability. The suspension follows allegations that LAHSA abused hun

Jun 12, 12:37 AM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 4 publishers

HumanRightsCONFLICTING REPORTS

Israeli Court Hears Appeal for Gaza Doctor's Release

Israel's Supreme Court is weighing an appeal to extend the detention of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, a prominent Palestinian doctor held without charge for over 500 days since his arrest in Gaza in December 2024. The court heard arguments via video link on Wednesday, with Abu Safiya appearing handcuffed a

Jun 11, 5:08 PM ET·1 min read

4 articles from 4 publishers

Government

Melania Trump Launches Savings Accounts for Foster Youth

First Lady Melania Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the launch of Fostering the Future Accounts , a new initiative providing investment accounts for children in foster care. The program, unveiled at a press conference at the Treasury Department, is designed to give foster youth f

Jun 11, 5:08 PM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Scandal

House Oversight Intensifies Epstein Documents Probe

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee are intensifying their investigation into President Donald Trump's administration over its handling of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. Key meetings were held in the Situation Room without Trump present, focusing on damage control for the ongoing scand

Jun 11, 5:08 PM ET·4 min read

11 articles from 4 publishers

Legislation

Trump Delays Clayton DNI Nomination to Push Voter ID Bill

President Donald Trump delayed Jay Clayton’s confirmation process for Director of National Intelligence (DNI), using it to pressure Congress into passing a voter ID bill. The move, announced on Truth Social hours before Clayton’s scheduled Senate hearing, creates uncertainty over intelligence commun

Jun 11, 2:57 PM ET·2 min read

41 articles from 13 publishers

Diplomacy

Vance Postpones Iran Talks Amid Deal Criticism

Vice President JD Vance has postponed his trip to Switzerland, which was meant to lead a new round of talks with Iran about its nuclear program. The White House stated that plans for the technical talks have not been finalized and that the U.S. delegation has been prepared to depart at the first ava

Jun 11, 12:57 PM ET·2 min read

47 articles from 13 publishers

Legislation

House Rejects FISA Section 702 Extension

The U.S. House of Representatives rejected a three-week extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) on Thursday, with Democrats blocking the measure over President Donald Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence. The vote failed b

Jun 11, 12:57 PM ET·2 min read

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