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Texas Democrat's campaign spending on cookies, wine sparks GOP attack in heated House race
Democratic candidate Katy Padilla Stout's Texas congressional campaign faces scrutiny over $4,300 in reported spending on cookies, wine and Mexican food, while…
HighCanada retaliates with tariffs as trade tensions with US escalate sharply
Canadian PM Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs on US goods after trade negotiations collapsed, citing unacceptable US demands. The escalation marks a si…
HighAssam votes counted as BJP takes early lead in high-stakes election
Vote counting began Monday in Assam's 126-seat Assembly election with BJP taking early lead. The NDA seeks a third consecutive term while the Congress-led oppo…
HighJudge Questions Need for Trump DOJ to Target Noncitizen Voters as California Ballot Fight Escalates
A judge questioned the DOJ's need to target noncitizen voters, appointed a special master, and an appeals court rejected a demand to set aside 20,000 Californi…
MediumChina Confirms Trump Beijing Visit May 13-15 Amid Trade Truce and Iran Tensions
China confirms Trump will visit Beijing May 13-15, with commercial trade negotiations and Iran policy expected as central discussion points between the U.S. pr…
HighCarville defends Peltola, blasts staffers for complaining about campaign treatment
Democratic strategist James Carville defended Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola against staffers' complaints about her workplace conduct, arguing campaign i…
HighHerzog Begins Consultations to Decide Whether Netanyahu or Eisenkot Gets First Shot at Coalition
Israeli President Isaac Herzog began two days of meetings with party leaders to decide whether Benjamin Netanyahu or rival Eisenkot gets the first chance to fo…
HighInfantino abandons FIFA World Cup investment plan after global backlash
FIFA President Gianni Infantino scrapped his controversial plan to sell a 20% stake in World Cup profits to private investors after unprecedented backlash from…
HighLula and Flavio Bolsonaro Close Brazil's Run-Off Campaign in Tight Eve-of-Election Rallies
Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro held final campaign rallies on the eve of Brazil's closely contested presidential run-off, with polls showing them roughly even.
HighTrump circulates Iran peace draft as ceasefire tensions mount
Trump has shared a draft Iran peace agreement with allies including Israel as both sides navigate ceasefire breaches and disagreements over nuclear commitments…
HighUighurs in Turkey protest Chinese foreign minister's visit over Xinjiang concerns
Hundreds of Uighurs protested in Ankara and Istanbul against Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi's visit, demanding Turkey take stronger action on Xinjiang human…
HighMorocco names first female prime minister after centrist party election win
Fatima Zahra El Mansouri has been named Morocco's first female prime minister following her centrist party's election victory, making her only the second woman…
HighTrump signals indefinite US control of Venezuela as Congress debates war powers
Trump administration reveals indefinite plans for US oversight of Venezuela following Maduro's capture, while opposition leader Machado questions the interim g…
HighMadrid's 'Binge Tourism' Becomes Election Flashpoint Between Regional and National Governments
Madrid's regional president Díaz Ayuso and Spain's socialist government clash over 'drunk tourism' during election campaign, with disputes over airport control…
HighIndian activist ends 26-day hunger strike as youth protests challenge Modi government
Activist Sonam Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike after government assurances on exam paper scandal accountability, as youth-led protests demanding education m…
HighFetterman doubles down on Democratic loyalty despite GOP convention appearance
Sen. John Fetterman clarified his party allegiance after appearing at the GOP convention to introduce colleague Dave McCormick, stating he remains a lifelong D…
HighHouse votes third time to limit Trump's Iran military powers
The House voted 220-204 to block President Trump from further military action against Iran, with seven Republicans breaking ranks. The symbolic measure faces u…
HighPakistan FM, Rubio sidestep Israel recognition question at Washington talks
Pakistan's foreign minister Ishaq Dar rejected US pressure to recognize Israel during talks with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, reaffirming Islamabad's stance…
HighTrump's Press Secretary Defends 'Lawyer' Title Despite Failed Bar Exam
New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia defends calling herself a lawyer despite failing the California bar exam, claiming her law degree and Chinese le…
HighTrump jokes about US 'taking over' Cuba, Iran in Florida remarks
Trump joked at a Florida event that the US would "take over" Cuba "almost immediately" and referenced military action against Iran, though the White House hasn…
MediumUnder Siege, Trump Elevates Stephen Miller, His Most Combative Lieutenant, to Chief of Staff
Trump has named Stephen Miller chief of staff three days after Republican midterm defeats, a move analysts read as defiance and a combative stance for the fina…
MediumDOJ Investigates White House TV Pool's Coverage Halt for Antitrust Violations
The DOJ is investigating whether the White House TV press pool's decision to halt coverage violated antitrust law after the administration barred certain news…
HighDOJ Issues Grand Jury Subpoenas to California Election Officials in Non-Citizen Voting Probe
The Justice Department issued grand jury subpoenas to California state and local election officials, including Los Angeles County, escalating its dispute over…
HighCongress stalls on AI regulation as Trump dismisses urgency
House Democrats urge Speaker Johnson to delay recess until AI safeguards pass, but Johnson and Trump argue Congress should move cautiously to avoid losing comp…
HighIsrael's President Taps Opposition Leader Eisenkot to Form Government in Blow to Netanyahu
Israel's president has asked opposition candidate Benny Eisenkot to try to form a government, a setback for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
MediumTrump's Party Control Tested as Republicans Split on Spending Bill
Trump faces internal Republican opposition in Congress over controversial provisions in immigration funding bills, including a $1.8B 'anti-instrumentalization'…
HighMerz and Macron push EU for tougher trade defenses against China, US
German Chancellor Merz and French President Macron called for stronger EU mechanisms to combat unfair trade practices, targeting China's market distortions and…
HighTrump-backed Hurd wins Colorado GOP primary, sets up competitive midterm race
Rep. Jeff Hurd won Colorado's GOP primary for a competitive House seat after Trump re-endorsed him, defeating right-wing challenger Ron Hanks in a race that se…
HighPutin's System Delivers: Russia's Election Reinforces Autocratic Control
Russia's parliamentary election demonstrated President Putin's ability to engineer desired political outcomes through his autocratic system, according to analy…
HighTrump escalates campaign attacks, calling Harris 'stupid' with mental deficiencies
Donald Trump intensified attacks on Kamala Harris, calling her 'stupid' and claiming she was 'born with mental deficiencies' at a Pennsylvania rally. Harris re…
HighCarney pivots Canada toward EU as US trade tensions deepen
Canadian PM Mark Carney pitches a 'unique security and economic alliance' with Europe at an investment summit, seeking to diversify trade away from the US amid…
HighNetanyahu's Fierce Response to U.K. West Bank Sanctions Signals Domestic Political Pressure
Israel's government fiercely retaliated against new UK sanctions on West Bank settlements, with analysts attributing the strong response to PM Netanyahu's dome…
HighTehan ejected from parliament after telling Bowen to 'cut the crap' on renewables scheme
Opposition manager Dan Tehan was ejected from Parliament after using crude language to demand transparency on Labor's renewable energy scheme. The incident hig…
HighIraq's anti-corruption crackdown: genuine reform or political theater?
Iraq's new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has initiated mass arrests of politicians and officials, seizing hundreds of millions in cash and assets in what officia…
HighUS Midterms Could Push Israel's Divided Opposition to Unite Against Netanyahu
The Democratic sweep of Congress may push Israel's divided opposition to unite against Netanyahu, whose close Trump alignment now looks like a liability to man…
HighTrump threatens Canada with higher tariffs over wildfire smoke
President Trump threatened additional tariffs on Canada, blaming the country for failing to contain wildfires causing air pollution across the U.S. Midwest and…
HighTrump and Xi Share State Dinner Amid Tariff Truce, Limited Breakthroughs
President Trump hosted Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the White House for talks featuring ceremonial displays and a state dinner with tech CEOs, offering a two-m…
HighTrump Pursues Election Control Strategy Despite Supreme Court Setback
Trump is mounting a broad federal effort to gain control over state-run elections and undermine confidence in results, continuing despite a Supreme Court setba…
HighChina Tech Stocks Slide Ahead of Xi-Trump Meeting
Chinese and Hong Kong tech stocks declined as investors grew cautious before a Xi-Trump meeting and Communist Party policy announcement, with the CSI AI Index…
MediumSanders' 32-Hour Workweek Bill Reintroduced in Congress Amid Debate
Bernie Sanders has introduced legislation to reduce the standard workweek to 32 hours, sparking debate over labor benefits versus economic affordability concer…
MediumUCP Secures Majority in Alberta as NDP Makes Calgary Gains Despite Rural Dominance
The Canadian Press projects a United Conservative Party majority in Alberta under Danielle Smith, while the NDP makes gains in Calgary, a traditional conservat…
HighCongress Overrides Lula's Veto on Dosimetry Bill, Potentially Reducing Bolsonaro's Sentence
Brazil's Congress overrode President Lula's veto on the Dosimetry Bill (PL da Dosimetria), a legislative action that could reduce former president Bolsonaro's…
HighFarage Resigns to Force Clacton By-Election Amid Financial Scrutiny
Nigel Farage, Reform U.K. leader, resigned and triggered a special election in Clacton after facing investigations into undisclosed gifts and donations totalin…
HighComey pleads not guilty, claims Trump-driven prosecution in arraignment
Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to charges of providing false statements and obstructing Congress, with his legal team planning to challenge…
HighTrump and NYC's Socialist Mayor-Elect Find Common Ground at White House
Donald Trump and New York's newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani presented a united front at the White House despite months of sharp ideological attacks, pledgin…
HighCarney Urges 'Buy Canadian' as Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs Over China Trade
PM Mark Carney urges Canadians to 'Buy Canadian' as the nation faces economic pressure from global tensions, while Trump threatens 100% tariffs if Canada deepe…
HighTrump defends India sanctions, threatens further 'phases' over Russian oil
Trump defended secondary sanctions on India for purchasing Russian oil, threatening additional "phase two" and "phase three" measures. PM Modi responded by ass…
HighJoe Rogan Backs Spencer Pratt's L.A. Mayor Campaign Despite Texas Relocation
Podcaster Joe Rogan expressed support for reality TV star Spencer Pratt's 2026 Los Angeles mayoral campaign, though clarified he cannot vote as a Texas residen…
HighBangsamoro holds historic first parliament elections amid pre-poll violence
Philippines' Muslim-majority Bangsamoro region held its first parliamentary elections Monday with 2.4 million voters choosing 80 parliament members, though pre…
HighTikTok to pay $400m in landmark child privacy settlement with US
TikTok agreed to pay $400m to the US Department of Justice to settle allegations it violated children's privacy by collecting data on millions of users under 1…
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