U.S. House advances GOP-backed energy reliability bill
U.S. House advances GOP energy reliability bill. Significant step in Republican energy policy push. Aims to reshape national energy landscape. Earlier this year, U.S. Representative Gabe Evans, a Republican from Colorado, sponsored H.R. 3628, also known…
Trump records one of lowest first-year ratings in 50 years
Trump’s approval at 36% in a Gallup poll. Joint-worst for any U.S. president. Worst rating in the last 50 years. In December 2017, at the conclusion of his first term, he entered with exactly the same score. In discrepancy, at the end of his…
U.S. bars five Europeans over tech censorship claims
State Department bars five Europeans Tuesday. Accused of pressuring U.S. tech firms. Efforts to censor American viewpoints. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the Europeans as “weaponized” nonprofit organizations and…
Wall Street edges higher near records on shortened day
Wall Street edges higher midday Wednesday. Markets near record levels hover. Holiday-shortened trading day continues. At 11:15 a.m. Eastern, the Dow Jones Industrial Average had increased by 0.4%. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.1%, while the S&P 500…
Joe Manchin ,West Virginia Centrist Democrat: Bridging Divides in U.S. Politics
Joe Manchin, the centrist Democrat hailing from West Virginia, embodies the complex interplay of regional interests and national priorities in American politics. Representing a state synonymous with coal mining and blue collar resilience, he has…
Kamala Harris Career: Senator from California to U.S. Vice President
Kamala Harris embodies the modern American political ascent, rising from California’s dynamic legal and senatorial arenas to the vice presidency since 2021. As the first woman, first Black American, and first person of South Asian descent in this…
Madbouli meets UAE ambassador Zaabi, praises ties & investments
UAE (Washington Insider) – Egyptian Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli met UAE Ambassador Hamad Obaid Al Zaabi on December 22, 2025, praising strong Egypt-UAE ties, growing Emirati investments, and ongoing political and economic cooperation. As the…
CAIR condemns Israel’s 19 West Bank settlements
Palestine (Washington Insider) – CAIR condemned Israel’s approval of 19 West Bank settlements, East Jerusalem building demolition, and the killing of 16-year-old Rayan Abu Mualla, warning these actions endanger Palestinians and peace efforts. As…
Oman and Egypt meet to boost trade & industrial cooperation
Oman (Washington Insider) – Oman’s Minister Qais bin Mohammed Al Youse met Egypt’s Deputy PM Kamel Al Wazir on Monday, Dec 22, 2025, to enhance trade, investment, and industrial cooperation, aiming for growth, jobs, and stronger economic ties. As…
Pakistan embassy Abu Dhabi closed for Christmas & Quaid‑i‑Azam Day
UAE (Washington Insider) – Pakistan Embassy Abu Dhabi will close on December 25, 2025, for Christmas and Quaid-i-Azam Day, marking Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s birth, and will host a Christmas event led by Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan. As Supreeta…