Politics

SUMMARY  WASHINGTON — Gallup will stop tracking the presidential approval rating after nearly nine decades, the polling firm confirmed Wednesday, saying the decision reflects a shift in research priorities rather than political pressure as President Donald Trump continues to criticize unfavorable polls. The decision marks the end of one of the most widely cited measures … Read more

SUMMARY  WASHINGTON — Attorney General Pam Bondi faced sharp Democratic accusations of lying under oath about former President Donald Trump’s connections to Jeffrey Epstein during a five hour House Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday. Intensifying scrutiny of the Justice Department’s handling of the long running Epstein investigation. The hearing, marked by repeated clashes between Bondi … Read more

SUMMARY  MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine Palace official said detained overseas Filipino worker Mary Jane Veloso should personally convey her plea for clemency to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., following a renewed appeal highlighting her family’s hardship and continued claim of innocence. The Mary Jane Veloso clemency appeal resurfaced this week after a senior communications official … Read more

SUMMARY  WASHINGTON — Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime associate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self incrimination and refused to answer questions during a virtual deposition before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Monday, according to Chairman James Comer. The closed door appearance marked the first time Maxwell … Read more

SUMMARY  TEHRAN / OMAN — Iran’s foreign minister on Saturday reiterated that the country’s missile program remains off the negotiating table in renewed talks with the United States, as both sides seek to revive discussions on Tehran’s nuclear activities.  The comments come amid rising tensions in the Middle East and ongoing US sanctions targeting Iranian … Read more

SUMMARY WASHINGTON — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, a first time congressional candidate and the grandson of President John F. Kennedy, in the race for New York’s Twelfth Congressional District, according to three people familiar with the decision.  The rare primary endorsement by Pelosi, who is retiring next January, adds … Read more

SUMMARY  President Donald Trump faced bipartisan criticism after a Trump racist social media post depicting former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as primates circulated on his social platform Thursday night. Prompting condemnation from civil rights groups, Republican lawmakers and historians during the first week of Black History Month. The Trump racist … Read more

KEY POINTS  WASHINGTON — Top Democrats on Friday condemned a racist video depicting former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes, posted on former President Donald Trump’s Truth Social account, and challenged Republican leaders to respond.  The post appeared amid Trump’s growing late night social media activity and was removed roughly … Read more

SUMMARY  MILAN — US Vice President JD Vance faced boos from portions of the crowd at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan on Friday, though American viewers of NBC’s broadcast did not hear the negative reaction.  The incident highlighted ongoing tensions over US domestic politics during international sporting events. As speedskater … Read more

SUMMARY  WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump deleted a video from his social media account Thursday night after widespread criticism over its depiction of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes.  The brief clip, part of a longer post promoting false claims about the 2020 election, drew condemnation from both … Read more