The recently passed minibus spending bill included 6,628 earmarks totaling $12.7 billion, raising the debate about whether this is wasteful government spending or necessary for the public interest.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee sustains a major injury after a fall at her home, receiving stitches and being discharged from the hospital.
The UK government has unveiled a new definition of "extremism" with a focus on ideological promotion and the negation of fundamental rights, aiming to tackle Islamophobia and anti-Semitism, while also potentially silencing pro-Palestinian activists.
The head of a union representing LCBO workers, JP Hornick, accuses Doug Ford of "lying to Ontario about LCBO privatization" after the premier accused the union of spreading misinformation.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has indicated that the House won't address a supplemental aid package for Ukraine until it finishes funding the federal government for the rest of the fiscal year, citing the need to avoid affecting spending talks, although pressure is mounting for the aid package to be advanced.
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is urging Speaker Mike Johnson to take up the Senate-passed national security spending package for Ukraine, warning that delaying aid to Ukraine would only embolden Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Sen. Bill Cassidy criticized both President Biden and former President Trump for lacking a viable plan to save Social Security, proposing instead the creation of a separate investment fund to bolster the program.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticizes a CNN analyst for making Islamophobic comments about Rep. Ilhan Omar, while other members of the "squad" also condemn the remarks.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sustained a major injury and was admitted to SSKM Hospital in Kolkata, receiving stitches and necessary tests before being taken to her residence.
House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan has warned Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to cooperate with his investigation or potentially face contempt of Congress proceedings.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's denial of post-pandemic inflation as transitory was part of a coordinated effort by the Democrats to push their agenda, ignoring warnings from economists and exacerbating the problem, with Yellen's previous role as Chair of the Federal Reserve raising concerns about her competence in handling inflation.
The British government has released a new definition of extremism in response to an increase in hate crimes, which has been criticized for potentially infringing on free speech and causing further divisions.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) declines to commit to holding a vote on articles of impeachment against President Biden, stating that more information must be gathered before a decision is made.
President Joe Biden opposes the sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel of Japan, prioritizing the need for strong American steel companies owned and operated domestically, despite potential risks to business relations and alliances.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has been hospitalized after slipping and injuring her forehead at her home in Kolkata.
Top defense officials in Israel were revealed to have been complacent and ill-prepared regarding Hamas, as evidenced by closed-door meeting documents and minutes.
Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales is urging the Biden administration to take aggressive action against "sanctuary" jurisdictions that refuse to cooperate with ICE, citing the emerging threat of the violent Venezuelan gang Tren De Aragua in the US.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has suffered a major injury in an accident at her home, according to the Trinamool Congress, and has been taken to the hospital for treatment.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer delivered a pointed speech on the Senate floor, calling for new leadership in Israel and criticizing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the war and its impact on Palestinian civilians.
Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin plans to assemble an investor group to purchase TikTok in response to a bill passed by the House that would ban the app if its Chinese owner does not divest its stake.
Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Sonia Sotomayor emphasize the importance of civil and respectful disagreement in a polarized society, suggesting that the Supreme Court can serve as a model for the rest of the country.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has called on Israel to make significant changes in Gaza, including protecting civilians, allowing humanitarian aid, and holding new elections, stating that Israel's current government no longer fits the needs of the country.
Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin plans to gather a group to buy TikTok following the passing of a bill in the House that would require the app's Chinese parent company to divest or face a ban in the US.
Russia jammed signals on UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps' plane near Poland in an act of "electronic warfare," raising concerns about civilian aircraft safety.
Lithuania suspects Russian special services were behind the attack on Russian opposition figure Leonid Volkov, calling it an act of "political terrorism," while the Kremlin refuses to comment on the incident.
Pakistan's newly elected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has met with a leader of rival Imran Khan's party, signaling an attempt at reconciliation after the controversial elections in February.
Qatar is pressuring Hamas to agree to a hostage and ceasefire deal in Gaza, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Senator Katie Britt reveals that House Speaker Mike Johnson reassured her before her much-mocked response to President Biden's State of the Union address, saying "Don't worry about it, it'll be fine."
President Bola Tinubu appoints Dr. Temitope Ilori as the first female Director General of the National Agency For The Control of AIDS, taking over from her predecessor, Dr. Gambo Aliyu.
Spain's congress has approved a controversial Catalan amnesty bill, which grants amnesty to those involved in the Catalan independence movement, in return for support in the country's coalition government, a move that has faced opposition and protests.
The 2024 budget of the 10th National Assembly in Nigeria, approved by Senator Godswill Akpabio-led NASS, allocated a significant portion of funds to projects with traceability and accountability issues, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.
President Joe Biden opposes the sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel of Japan, stating that American steel companies should remain domestically owned and operated, potentially impacting his race against Donald Trump.
House Republicans are considering a shift in strategy by issuing criminal referrals against President Joe Biden and his associates due to the lack of evidence for impeachment and the difficulty of securing enough votes within their own party.
Telugu Desam Party leader Nara Chandrababu Naidu called for a CBI investigation into alleged irregularities in recruitment exams conducted by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, accusing the state government of political manipulation and demanding justice for the affected youth.
Time may be running out on the filibuster in the Senate, as key defenders of the tactic, Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin, are retiring, and Senator Mitch McConnell is stepping down from his top party leadership post, increasing pressure to reduce its power.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy laid the foundation stone for the National Law University in Kurnool, emphasizing his commitment to making the district the judicial capital of the state and fulfilling long-awaited promises to the people of Rayalaseema, as outlined in the Sribagh Agreement of 1937.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) reassured Republican senators that the House will send legislation to help Ukraine, but it will look different from the Senate's $95 billion aid package, potentially including a loan or lend-lease program and the authorization of confiscating Russian assets.
A former chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Lagos State, Alhaji Rafiu Olohunwa, has denied being appointed as the union's new chairman, stating that the publication declaring him as such is misleading and an attempt to cause uproar within the NURTW.
Kapu leader Mudragada Padmanabham's decision to postpone joining the YSR Congress party due to lack of permission and the party's preference for a low-key event has caused discussion in political circles.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy meets BJP leader Jitender Reddy, potentially opening doors for Jitender Reddy to join Congress ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
The Online Harms Act, or Bill C-63, introduced in Canada, is facing criticism for its potential government overreach, as it allows judges to imprison adults for life if they advocate for genocide and imposes house arrest and fines based on the belief that an offense will be committed.
### Summary Russia is prepared for nuclear war, as President Putin claims that their nuclear weapons are in a constant state of combat readiness.
Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu, known for his opportunistic politics, has rejoined the NDA alliance with the BJP for the 2024 elections in an attempt to project himself as a close friend of the BJP after previously snapping ties with them over the issue of special category status to Andhra Pradesh.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has criticized Pawan Kalyan, calling him derogatory names and highlighting his multiple marriages, which some political observers see as an attempt to damage Pawan's image before the polls.
Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Liberman criticizes the government's budget plan and raises concerns that cabinet member Ron Dermer made commitments to Saudi Arabia regarding the establishment of a Palestinian state.
Political unknown Konatala Ramakrishna emerged into the spotlight after being invited by Janasena chief Pawan, with the connection believed to have been facilitated by director Chinnikrishna, a close relative of Konatala and key associate of Trivikram.
Tony Bobulinski, Hunter Biden's former business partner, criticizes Hunter Biden for declining to appear at a congressional hearing and accuses him of "running away" from the opportunity to tell the American people the truth about alleged influence peddling and the Biden family's business dealings.
Authorities in the United Kingdom are reportedly investigating the irregular transfer of pound sterling into the country, allegedly involving a politically exposed Ghanaian individual.
A proposal to create a presidential council to manage the transition of leadership in Haiti is facing resistance from some political parties, who instead insist on their own plans for governance in the country.
The National Assembly's Justice and Legal Affairs Committee has approved the creation of the position of chief administrative secretary (CAS), but limited the number to 22, which means that over 50 politicians whose appointments were nullified by the courts are out of luck.