Five killed in protests across Western Iran
Five killed in Iran protests Thursday. Protests in western, southwestern regions. Several others injured during clashes. More than 150 individuals gathered in the Lordegan district of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, shouting anti-government chants…
Senate unanimously passes bill to fix funding measure
Senate unanimously approved bill on Friday. Fixes harshest provision in funding bill. Funding bill sent to president’s desk. On Friday afternoon, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) declared that senators had come to a bipartisan agreement…
Kennedy Center rule change clears way for Trump listing
Kennedy Center changed board rules this year. Rules enabled Trump’s name addition to center. Trump installed MAGA-friendly board members in February. In May, the center’s bylaws were changed to prohibit Congress-designated ex officio members…
Coalition forces to withdraw from Iraq base next week
Iraq’s Joint Operations Command announced Wednesday. Coalition forces to fully withdraw from Ain al-Asad. Withdrawal from western Anbar province air base next week. It is a step toward the US-led coalition’s military withdrawal from the…
European court questions UK over Shamima Begum case
European Court questions UK on Begum case. Challenges citizenship stripping as unlawful act. Probes “sham” revocation in ISIS case. European lawyers have questioned whether Begum’s treatment complies with the UK’s obligations to…
Former US senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell dies at 92
Ben Nighthorse Campbell died at age 92. Former US senator from Colorado. Also served as US representative. Shanan Campbell, Campbell’s daughter, told The Associated Press that Campbell passed away from natural causes while surrounded by his family.…
DOJ says Epstein files review will delay public release
DOJ announces Epstein files review delay. Public release postponed due to examination. Ongoing review of sensitive documents needed. The department has mobilized around 400 attorneys from four departments, including the Criminal Division, National…
China Urges Netherlands to Correct Nexperia Mistakes Amid Ongoing Semiconductor Tensions
China Urges Netherlands to Correct Nexperia Mistakes Amid Ongoing Semiconductor Tensions Key Points China has formally urged the Netherlands to “correct mistakes” regarding restrictions imposed on Nexperia, a Dutch semiconductor firm owned by…
Trump ballroom proposal fits White House tradition
Trump’s White House ballroom plans not unique. Longest-serving chief usher Gary Walters confirms. Served Reagan, Bush, Clinton, Bush over 20 years. Even before he entered politics, President Trump had long talked about creating a ballroom in the…
US sanctions Iran and Venezuela over drone program
U.S. sanctions 10 Iranians, Venezuelans over drones. Targets Iran’s drone trade, ballistics missile program. Trump admin cites threats to U.S., allies. According to the Treasury Department, the most recent actions are meant to reinforce the UN…