Category: foreign news

In a dramatic escalation of federal and state-level tensions over capital punishment, multiple district attorneys across the U.S. are considering new state charges against former federal death row inmates whose sentences were commuted by President Joe Biden in December 2024. According to a recent report by NBC News, this renewed focus on capital punishment follows […]

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senator Cory Booker staged a 12-hour sit-in protest on the steps of the U.S. Capitol Sunday, denouncing the Republican-backed 2026 budget proposal that includes sweeping cuts to key social programs. Branded as an “Urgent Conversation with the American People,” the event was livestreamed throughout the day and drew participation […]

Michael Romano, a former lead prosecutor in the January 6 Capitol riot cases, has issued a stark warning that former President Donald Trump’s sweeping pardons of convicted rioters could incite future political violence and embolden extremist groups. Romano, who served over 17 years in the Department of Justice (DOJ), was a key supervisor in the […]

U.S. customers shopping on the Chinese e-commerce platform Temu are now facing unexpected import fees that in many cases exceed the original product prices — a result of escalating tariffs from the ongoing U.S.-China trade war. Due to tariffs implemented by the Trump administration, many Temu items shipped from China to the United States now […]

Florida has long been seen as a Republican stronghold in recent years, but Democrats are finding fresh hope after stronger-than-expected performances in two special congressional elections this April. Despite ultimately losing both races, the significant narrowing of GOP margins is prompting state party leaders to argue that no seat is truly safe heading into the […]

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 […]