Politics

SUMMARY  WASHINGTON — Leadership disputes at the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have drawn national scrutiny, as reports emerge of internal conflicts between Secretary Kristi Noem and senior advisers, including former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski.  Allegations of mismanagement, personnel disputes, and unconventional operational decisions have surfaced amid broader debates over immigration enforcement and … Read more

SUMMARY  Donald Trump addressed soldiers at Fort Bragg in North Carolina on Friday during a high profile military engagement that blended troop recognition, political messaging and national security context as lawmakers faced a looming federal funding lapse. The Trump Fort Bragg visit marked his second appearance this year at the installation, home to airborne and … Read more

SUMMARY  DHAKA, Bangladesh — The Bangladesh Nationalist Party secured a decisive victory in the country’s first parliamentary election since the 2024 Gen Z-driven uprising that ousted long time premier Sheikh Hasina, local television networks reported Friday.  The vote is expected to restore political stability to Bangladesh after months of unrest and economic disruption. The parliamentary … Read more

SUMMARY  MILAN — The men’s figure skating Winter Olympics competition enters a decisive phase this week as athletes finalize preparations for the short program, the pivotal opening segment that will shape medal contention at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.  Practice sessions concluding Wednesday revealed tightening technical margins and strategic adjustments ahead of official scoring … Read more

SUMMARY  WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the Pentagon from punishing US Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., over his participation in a video urging military personnel not to follow illegal orders, citing potential First Amendment violations. The ruling preserves Kelly’s retired Navy captain status while the court considers the broader constitutional implications.  The … Read more

SUMMARY  MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Wednesday that residents “never wavered” during a six week federal immigration surge that brought thousands of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents into the state As the White House confirmed Operation Metro Surge would wind down and personnel would be redeployed nationwide. The drawdown of the Minnesota … Read more

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