Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya requests another leave of absence after facing backlash for returning to office while under U.S. indictment for alleged cartel ties, highlighting tensions between local governance and international law.
Far-right activist Jake Lang was arrested for rioting after a Minneapolis rally sparked clashes with counter-protesters, highlighting ongoing political tensions and the limits of public demonstration.
Iranian officials have dismissed new U.S. sanction threats as desperate and ineffective, arguing that years of economic pressure have failed to alter their political course or weaken their resolve.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian defends a memorandum of understanding with the US as the best option for peace, citing economic benefits and regional stability despite domestic criticism.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries faced criticism from within his party after meeting privately with Jared Kushner, raising questions about strategy and optics in a polarized political environment.
Karoline Leavitt has announced she will join MAGA Inc. after stepping down as White House Press Secretary, continuing her close association with Donald Trump’s political operations in a new capacity.
The American Federation of Teachers has launched a nationwide boycott of Target, criticizing the retailer for its silence on ICE enforcement actions and urging members to support local businesses instead.
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visits South Carolina, engaging with voters and party leaders as he considers a potential 2028 presidential run, signaling increased openness to another campaign.
President Trump’s claim of U.S. control over the Strait of Hormuz was rejected by Iranian official Ali Rezaei, who stated the strait will remain closed until the U.S. changes its behavior, heightening global energy concerns.
Growing voter dissatisfaction in Ohio over economic and political issues is tightening key races, potentially returning the state to its swing-state "purple" status in the 2026 midterm elections.
The Supreme Court has temporarily lifted a stop-work order on President Trump’s White House ballroom, allowing construction to proceed while legal challenges regarding congressional approval continue.
Senator Tim Scott has reaffirmed his support for Darline Graham, calling it an “easy choice” despite her recent debate mistake, emphasizing her character and alignment with conservative values.
President Trump reacted sharply to the collapse of U.S.-Canada trade talks, imposing new tariffs after Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended negotiations, reigniting a trade war between the two allies.
Romanian politician Diana Șoșoacă claimed, without providing evidence, that Bulgaria had deployed troops near the border to reclaim Dobruja.
Ghana is urging the United States and European countries to acknowledge their roles in the transatlantic slave trade and support reparatory justice.
Belarus has labeled a leading Polish Catholic weekly extremist following critical coverage, escalating tensions over independent media and religious reporting.
Hungary is moving rapidly beyond Viktor Orbán’s political era, as efforts to reshape institutions and public life gather pace nationwide.
Six EU countries, including Germany and Italy, are urging finance ministers to discuss a windfall tax on companies’ war profits.
French centre-left politician Raphaël Glucksmann has launched a presidential bid, seeking influence over France’s fractured left amid far-right pressure ahead.
Germany’s AfD is targeting a victory in Saxony-Anhalt, viewing the state election as a launchpad for future federal influence.
Russia has withdrawn its ambassador to the United Kingdom as the Kremlin continues increasing pressure over British support for Ukraine
Argentina has extradited a former Mexican vice admiral to Mexico, where authorities seek his prosecution following alleged fuel-smuggling charges there.
Commerzbank’s chair is urging a review of German takeover rules after UniCredit’s bid intensified debate over foreign bank acquisitions.
Israel’s Mossad chief met Syria’s foreign minister in an effort to reduce tensions and explore possible channels for dialogue regionally.