House Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating with the White House to advance funding for Ukraine and Israel through the House, deviating from the Senate's foreign security package and including several Republican demands.
Prominent Nigerians, including President Bola Tinubu and former President Muhammadu Buhari, express sadness over the passing of Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, former Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation and the first civilian governor of Abia State.
The wife of Russian-British citizen Vladimir Kara-Murza expresses fear for her husband's life as concerns rise that he could become the next dissident to die in Russian prison.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticizes Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for rarely reading intelligence documents and instead relying on oral briefings, raising concerns about potential foreign interference from hostile actors like China. Additionally, French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal highlights the challenge of foreign meddling and the need for countries to inform their citizens about the risks. Prime Minister Trudeau emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and questioning sources to ensure the safety of Canadians.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has responded to the defamation notice sent by BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar, denying any false or malicious imputations and warning of legal action.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh criticized the Opposition for falsely accusing the BJP government of using agencies to arrest Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and questioned why the courts did not grant relief to him, asserting that the agencies were simply doing their jobs.
Former Obama Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes accuses Jared Kushner of engaging in unprecedented corruption through his firm's investments overseas, highlighting his lack of expertise and qualifications while working in the White House and his potential influence on US foreign policy in a second Trump term.
The House Rules Committee has advanced a bill to reauthorize the U.S.'s warrantless surveillance authority, despite previous opposition from Republicans, and the bill is expected to be voted on in the House on Friday.
Senate Democrats have issued a subpoena to conservative legal advocate Leonard Leo, as part of an investigation into ethics controversies at the Supreme Court involving lavish travel and gifts to justices.
Malian political parties and civil society groups have rejected the ruling junta's order to suspend political activities and have vowed to challenge it in court, calling it a "serious violation of democratic freedoms."
Today's news highlights updates in politics and elections, including evidence of cheating by Chandrababu, a woman leader leaving Jagan, the YCP's leverage on its experience, focus on Power Star's campaigners, and a question of whom to choose between two candidates.
Boris Johnson has not ruled out the possibility of returning to front-line politics, stating that he would stand for election again if he believed he had something to contribute, while also expressing concern over Vladimir Putin's seizure of Kyiv as a potential catastrophe for American leadership and warning that Russia winning in Ukraine would be a reverse bigger than Vietnam.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating with the White House to advance foreign aid funding for Ukraine and Israel through the House, facing challenges from a divided Republican conference and opposition from some Democrats.
The Tennessee Legislature overwhelmingly votes to send a proposal banning marriage between first cousins to Governor Bill Lee, despite a Republican representative arguing for an amendment to allow such marriages for genetic counseling, claiming it does not pose the same risk as gay marriages.
Speaker Mike Johnson, a onetime critic of the nation's warrantless surveillance program, has reversed his position and is now fighting for its renewal, highlighting the impact access to classified information can have on lawmaker positions.
Conservative activist Leonard Leo has been subpoenaed by the Senate Judiciary Committee in relation to an investigation into Supreme Court ethics, leading Leo to criticize the move as politically motivated and refuse to comply.
New documents reveal that Dr. Anthony Fauci's top aide, Dr. David Morens, allegedly used his personal email to hide discussions about the origins of COVID-19, potentially indicating a cover-up by federal health officials.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited North Carolina to discuss economic partnerships and investments between Japan and the United States, highlighting Toyota's $13.9 billion investment in the state, along with other Japanese companies' contributions to North Carolina's aerospace, biotechnology, and clean energy sectors.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visits North Carolina for economic partnerships, touring Toyota and Honda facilities, and enjoying a state luncheon prepared by a renowned chef, highlighting the state's culinary tradition.
A new prosecutor has been assigned to investigate Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in a case related to election interference, highlighting the challenges of transferring high-profile cases and raising doubts about the ongoing case against Donald Trump and other defendants.
Congress is demanding an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his remarks on China, accusing him of disrespecting the martyrs of the Galwan clashes and giving a clean chit to China on its invasion of Indian territory.
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has offered Pakistan assistance in countering terrorists on its soil, stating that if Pakistan cannot deal with the terrorists, they should approach India for help, amid allegations of India's role in targeted killings of terrorists in Pakistan; Singh also highlighted India's development in Jammu and Kashmir and its growing global standing under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.
Former Obama Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes discusses how Jared Kushner's financial entanglements with Gulf Arab states compromise US foreign policy and put a price tag on American interests in a potential second Trump term.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar criticizes the N15.6 trillion cost of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, calling it "wasteful and a highway to fraud" and stating that it did not meet the minimum threshold of due process.
Members of Congress from Maryland introduce legislation seeking federal aid for the reconstruction of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed last month when a container ship struck one of the bridge's main supports.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it is his responsibility to question and address contradictions in intelligence prepared for the federal government, following his testimony at the public inquiry into foreign election interference, where he disputed intelligence gathered by CSIS.
Newsmax host Rob Finnerty mistakenly cited a report by former Special Counsel Robert Hur, claiming that the report stated President Joe Biden didn't know Africa was a country, when in fact, the report made no such mention.
Senate Republicans, led by Sen. Lindsey Graham, are demanding a trial on the articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, citing concerns about border policies and the increase in encounters with migrants at the southern border.
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Democrats are calling for an independent investigation into the Israeli strike that killed aid workers in Gaza, while also expressing frustration with Israel's handling of the conflict with Hamas.
A report by the US-based rights watchdog Freedom House reveals that authoritarian regimes in Eurasia, including Russia and Azerbaijan, have intensified repression and undermined democratic governance in the region.
The upcoming film "Civil War" by Alex Garland explores the theme of checks and balances, polarization, and the role of the press in a war-torn United States, where a red and blue state join forces to fight a fascistic U.S. president.
Lawmakers urge caution in approving additional flights between the United States and China due to concerns over unfair market practices and security issues with airlines flying through Russian airspace.
The British Museum is being pulled into political interference as the government demands to have a say in the selection of the new director, threatening the institution's independence and integrity.
Youth Demand, a direct action group, is demanding an end to new licenses for fossil fuel exploration in the North Sea and a two-way arms embargo with Israel, believing that major political change in the UK is inevitable and advocating for a democratic revolution based on nonviolence.
Former Clark County, Indiana sheriff Jamey Noel has been sentenced to 60 days in jail and had his trial date rescheduled after being found in contempt of court for violating previous orders.
Senator Josh Hawley argued that Code Pink protesters, who confronted him over his support for Israel, should be reminded that they are financially backed by China, and also accused "globalist billionaires" of backing President Biden in order to make China richer and the US poorer.
House leadership is considering a Plan B to reauthorize the country's spying authority by shortening the reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) from five years to two years and bringing it back before the Rules Committee as a stand-alone bill.
The Greenbrier Hotel in West Virginia housed a secret underground bunker designed to protect US politicians from nuclear attacks during the Cold War, with the facility featuring 1,100 beds, a briefing room, and a medical clinic.
Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny's autobiography, titled "Patriot," will be published later this year, as revealed by his widow Yulia Navalnaya, and is described as the full story of Navalny's life and a call to continue his work.
The European Union has been criticized for financially supporting Communist Cuba and its crackdown on democracy and free speech, as well as its support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with funding exceeding €300 million and ongoing current funding of €155 million for 80 projects.
Russian President Vladimir Putin's upcoming inauguration for his fifth term is expected to result in a government reshuffle, although most influential officials are likely to retain their positions, with some potential changes in key roles such as the prime minister and finance minister.
YSR Congress party leader and Rajya Sabha member Y V Subba Reddy's Vizag Floating Bridge project in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, which was inaugurated with much fanfare, has now been abandoned and is only being used by people to take selfies.
The BJP initially offered the NDA joining slot to the YSR Congress before forming an alliance with the Telugu Desam Party, raising questions about whether Prime Minister Modi spoke with YS Jagan for an hour about the NDA alliance.
The U.S. reaffirms its position that a Palestinian state should be the result of bilateral negotiations, as discussions about Palestine's application for full UN membership take place in the UN Security Council.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida urges Republicans in Congress not to abandon America's leadership role on the world stage, criticizing their "self-doubt" regarding the United States' global responsibility and emphasizing the need for continued US engagement.
A memoir titled "Patriot" by the late Russian politician Alexei Navalny, who was a prominent anti-government campaigner and critic of President Vladimir Putin, is set to be published this autumn, documenting his life, activism, and his unwavering commitment to fighting against dictatorship.
The British Museum's appointment of a new director has sparked controversy, as Rishi Sunak's government attempted to interfere in the process, prompting clashes with George Osborne; this is part of a wider trend of government interference in the independence of public institutions, including museums, galleries, and cultural bodies.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida addresses Congress, emphasizing the need for the U.S. to continue playing a pivotal role in world affairs and emphasizing Japan's support.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida assures the US Congress that Japan is ready to be a "shipmate" in upholding the international order, and that Washington does not have to bear the responsibility alone.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vows to launch a devastating attack on any hypothetical enemy, disregarding President Biden's calls for cooperation.