China sharpens confrontation with Japan following reported radar run-in
Beijing escalated its war of words with Tokyo after Japan said Chinese fighter jets aimed a fire-control radar at Japanese F-15s flying near Okinawa, an action Tokyo called ‘dangerous’ and ‘extremely regrettable.’ Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his German counterpart
European talks reshape Ukraine’s peace plan as Zelenskyy refuses territorial concessions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday that Kyiv is nearly ready to present a refined peace plan to the United States after days of talks with European partners, even as he maintains that Ukraine cannot give up any territory to
Senate Republicans land on Obamacare fix, tee up dueling vote with Dems
Senate Republicans have finally landed on a plan to tackle expiring Obamacare subsidies to counter Senate Democrats, but both are likely to fail in a vote set for later this week. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., announced Tuesday that Republicans
Jim Caviezel starring in Bolsonaro biopic as son of jailed former president launches 2026 campaign
A biopic about Brazil’s jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro is in production, his son Carlos has confirmed. In a post shared on X after his brother, Flavio, entered the country’s 2026 presidential race, Carlos lavished praise on American actor Jim Caviezel,
Israel unmasks Iran-directed Hamas cash network in Turkey as Ankara pushes for Gaza role
The Israel Defense Forces and Israel Security Agency have exposed what they describe as a secret Hamas money-exchange network operating in central Turkey ‘under Iran’s direction,’ according to documents and statements released this week. According to the intelligence released by the
‘DOGE is not dead,’ defiant House caucus leader declares in push to revive Musk-era cuts
A co-founder of the House of Representatives’ DOGE Caucus is declaring that the movement for government efficiency is still alive and well, even if the surrounding furor has died down. ‘DOGE is alive. It certainly is not on the front burner
Trump to unleash $12B farm rescue as China trade reset hits US growers
President Donald Trump is poised to roll out a $12 billion farm aid package to support farmers, according to the White House. The aid package will provide up to $11 billion toward the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new Farmer Bridge
Collins, Moreno unveil Obamacare plan as Republicans search for solution to expiring subsidies
A Senate Republican duo unveiled their vision for expiring Obamacare premium subsidies as the Senate hurtles toward a vote on the credits at the end of this week. Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, announced their plan to tackle
Trump unleashes $12B farm rescue as China trade reset hits US growers
President Donald Trump rolled out a $12 billion farm aid package to support farmers, according to the White House. The aid package will provide up to $11 billion toward the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, which
Trump’s Kennedy Center Honors overhaul delivers star-studded lineup, new medallion and historic hosting role
President Donald Trump spearheaded major changes to the Kennedy Center Honors ahead of the highly anticipated awards ceremony. Founded in 1978, the Kennedy Center Honors recognize a handful of performing artists every year for their lifetime contributions to culture. The Kennedy