Last week, British Foreign Minister David Lammy hosted U.S. Vice President JD Vance for a fishing trip at Lammy’s countryside retreat in England. Now, he may face a fine for it. On Wednesday, Lammy reported himself to the U.K.’s environment regulator for fishing without a rod license — an offense that can carry a penalty … Read more
A federal appeals court on Wednesday lifted an injunction that had forced the U.S. State Department to keep making foreign aid payments, marking a win for President Donald Trump. In a 2-1 ruling, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit found that a lower court was wrong … Read more
FBI Director Kash Patel said Monday that the U.S. is on pace to record its lowest murder rate in modern history, as the president moved to deploy the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and take control of the city’s police force. “And the murder rates are plummeting. We are now able to report that the … Read more
The new series followed the tangled lives of high society, but the commanding presence of its main character, partly modeled after Melania Trump, has fueled the show’s growing buzz while dividing audience reactions. Netflix’s “The Hunting Wives” has drawn attention for its provocative plot, glamorous cast, and Malin Åkerman’s portrayal of Margo Banks, a Maple … Read more
Everglades, Florida — A heated dispute has erupted over conditions at a South Florida immigration detention facility nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz,” after family members of detainees and local advocacy groups staged a rally calling for its closure. Protesters allege that the facility, located deep in the Everglades, subjects detainees to inhumane treatment and inadequate medical care. … Read more
An Illinois judge refused state authorities’ request to prosecute Texas House Democrats who fled to the Prairie State to break quorum in an attempt to prevent a redistricting law that might give Republicans an additional five seats in the United States House of Representatives. Dozens of Texas House Democrats left the Lone Star State to deny … Read more
California Cash Aid Program Under Federal Review for Possible Benefit Misuse The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched an investigation into California’s Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI), focusing on whether federal benefits were mistakenly provided to individuals who may not have been eligible due to their immigration status. CAPI is a state-run … Read more
A new poll shows that California voters want to keep the state’s independent redistricting commission, even as Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) pushes to shift that power to the state’s Democratic-controlled legislature. Newsom aims to redraw California’s political maps in a way that benefits Democrats, countering President Donald Trump’s push for Texas lawmakers to do the … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin lauded the Trump administration’s “energetic” efforts to end the conflict in Ukraine. He hinted that Moscow and Washington could reach an agreement on nuclear arms limitation during their summit in Alaska on Friday. In his first public comments since President Donald Trump announced the Alaska summit, Putin hosted a meeting of … Read more
In a political twist that few saw coming, Texas House Democrats will be returning to the Lone Star State for Governor Greg Abbott’s much-anticipated special legislative session. This session is set to decide the fate of the new U.S. House maps — a move that could have long-term consequences for both parties. The return of … Read more