Politics

Former First Lady Michelle Obama and her brother, Craig Robinson, have launched a new podcast titled IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson (short for "In My Opinion") under Higher Ground, the media company founded by Michelle and former President Barack Obama. The first two episodes premiered on Wednesday, featuring...

President Donald Trump met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House on Thursday. Around the same time, reports came in that Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed in principle to a 30-day ceasefire. Trump commented on the news, saying, "Hopefully, they'll do the right thing," referring to...

Russian President Vladimir Putin insists that Ukraine must never join NATO as a condition for any ceasefire deal. The world continues to push for an end to the war, but Russia has set strict demands.  Putin has made it clear that Russia will not agree to a ceasefire unless Ukraine...

During a press briefing in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump was questioned about his ability to pressure Russia into accepting a ceasefire in Ukraine. Trump responded by expressing hope that such measures would not be necessary, stating, "Yeah. We can. But I hope it's not gonna be necessary. He...

Donald Trump said that the US could 'could do bad things to Russia' if it doesn't sign the ceasefire Russia has finally responded to the US and Ukraine holding peace talks earlier this week.Ukraine has been battling Russia since February 2022 after the neighboring country invaded Ukrainian land. But, after...

Vladimir Putin could "hold hostage" the US ceasefire proposal that Ukraine has agreed to so that Russia can extract concessions before formal talks to end the war have even started, experts have warned. The Kremlin may also "demand a halt to weapons supplies to Ukraine to as a condition of...

Elon Musk's estranged daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson - who was previously made damning accusations against her father and grandfather - has made a shocking claim about her father, alleging that he used sex-selective IVF when she was conceived Elon Musk's estranged daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson - who previously described Errol...

A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order preventing certain government agencies from sharing sensitive records with President Donald Trump’s “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE), citing potential “irreparable harm” if the data were accessed. The order, issued on Monday by U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman of Maryland, comes in...

US president is pushing for an end to the Ukraine war, with Kyiv already indicating it will accept a 30-day ceasefire. Donald Trump has warned Vladimir Putin he is ready to do "very bad things" to Russia financially if he does not accept a ceasefire in the war with Ukraine.The...

Russia is yet to formally respond to America’s plan for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine but Vladimir Putin’s top team seems to be playing for time by insulting Europe.After hours of negotiations in Saudi Arabia, Ukraine agreed to Washington’s proposal to pause its conflict with Russia after three years of...

Russia can "collapse NATO" and inflict "humiliation" on the UK by making one strategic move, a leading member of the Defence Select Committee has warned. Mike Martin MP, who is also on the National Security Strategy Joint Committee, said American "ambivalence" to European security has opened the door for Russia...

Russia launched a blitz of lethal missile and drone strikes across Ukraine hours after Kyiv signalled its willingness to implement a 30-day ceasefire. The brutal bombardments cast doubt on whether Vladimir Putin is truly interested in suing for peace after just over three years of fighting that have left hundreds...

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has backed down from his threat to raise electricity prices for Americans in New York, Michigan, and Minnesota. This comes after a tense trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada, sparked by President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum....

In a dramatic escalation of trade tensions between the United States and Canada, former President Donald Trump issued a chilling threat to Canada after Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods. The move comes in response to Trump’s earlier imposition of steep tariffs on Canadian steel and...

President Donald Trump faced three significant legal setbacks on Monday, as federal judges ruled against his administration in key cases. These rulings come amid a flurry of executive orders and policy changes early in his second term, which have sparked numerous legal challenges. The outcomes of these cases could shape...

A petition calling for Congress to impeach President Donald Trump has gained over 250,000 signatures, showing how divided the country remains during his second term. The petition was started by a group called Free Speech for People on the day of Trump’s inauguration, January 20, 2025. It lists several reasons...