Category: foreign news

Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) announced Monday that his battle with esophageal cancer has resumed, prompting him to step back from his role as the top Democrat on the powerful House Oversight Committee. Connolly, 75, revealed that after a grueling round of treatments, the cancer, which had previously been beaten back, has now returned. Connolly Announces […]

A federal judge in Washington has expressed concerns about the legality of an executive order issued by the Trump administration, which targets the prominent law firm Jenner & Block. U.S. District Judge John Bates temporarily halted the order last week and heard arguments Monday on whether to block it permanently. The judge’s skepticism centered on […]

Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia announced on Monday that he will step down as the top Democrat on the influential House Oversight and Accountability Committee and will not seek reelection due to his cancer returning. The 75-year-old congressman, who has served in Congress since 2009, expressed pride in his career, reflecting on his time in […]

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has officially filed paperwork to raise funds for a 2026 run for Georgia governor. The Democrat, who became widely known for her leadership during her tenure as mayor, is expected to make a formal campaign announcement soon. Bottoms’ entry into the race signals a competitive fight to replace the […]

Donald Trump’s bold pledge to end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours of taking office has not materialized, as the devastating conflict between Ukraine and Russia continues. Nearly 100 days into his second term, Trump’s ambitious goal seems increasingly unlikely as Russian forces persist in their attacks on Ukraine, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy […]

The Trump administration has dismissed nearly 400 contributors to the U.S. government’s critical National Climate Assessment (NCA), according to an email sent to the involved scientists on Monday. This move casts doubt on the future of the report, which plays a key role in guiding federal and local governments in preparing for the impacts of […]

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is setting the stage to run for governor of Georgia, a state that has emerged as a crucial battleground in recent elections. Bottoms, who served in former President Joe Biden’s administration, filed paperwork on Monday to begin raising campaign donations for the 2026 race. While she hasn’t yet officially […]

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential contender, delivered a passionate speech in New Hampshire on Sunday night, calling on fellow Democrats to engage in “mass protests” and reject the party’s traditional, bipartisan approach. His fiery comments sparked backlash from the White House, particularly from President Trump’s Deputy Chief of Staff, Stephen Miller. […]

In the national election held on April 28, 2025, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney led the Liberal Party to a projected victory, securing another term in office despite the ongoing challenges posed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) has yet to confirm whether the Liberals will secure enough […]

In the aftermath of the Canada federal election 2025, many Canadian voters voiced strong opinions not only about their national political leaders, but also about the growing influence of U.S. President Donald Trump on Canada’s political landscape. Liberal Party Leader Mark Carney secured a decisive victory over Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, becoming the new Prime […]