Marco Rubio cancels South Korea visit amid Middle East focus
Key Points Senator Marco Rubio canceled a planned visit to South Korea amid ongoing difficulties in U.S.-South Korea coordination regarding North Korea policy. The postponement comes at a time of heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula and…
Hakeem Jeffries sets house record in Marathon speech against GOP Tax Bill
Key Points House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) delivered an 8-hour, 44-minute speech, setting a new record for the longest House floor speech in U.S. history. Jeffries’ marathon address aimed to delay the final vote on the Republican-backed…
Kuwait issues 35,000 digital exit permits for expats
Key Points Kuwait has issued 35,000 exit permits to expatriates within days of implementing a new rule regarding foreign workers. The new regulation is part of Kuwait’s ongoing efforts to manage its expatriate population and streamline residency…
EU and US near trade deal to stop Trump’s 50% Tariffs
Key Points The European Union and United States are reportedly close to reaching a “framework” trade deal aimed at averting the threat of steep new tariffs—up to 50%—proposed by President Donald Trump. Trump has publicly floated the idea of imposing…
Georgia Mall shooting injures multiple at Oglethorpe Mall
Key Points Multiple people were injured in a shooting incident at a mall in Georgia. Authorities confirm the shooting was deliberate, not a random act. The incident has prompted an ongoing investigation by local law enforcement. No fatalities have been…
Pam Bondi DOJ Policy changes spark Pfizer conflict questions
Key Points Pam Bondi, former Florida Attorney General, made changes to Department of Justice (DOJ) policy during her tenure. Bondi previously worked as a consultant for Pfizer, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies. Policy changes at…
JD Vance casts deciding Vote to Defund Planned Parenthood
Key Points Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote in the Senate to pass a budget bill that includes a one-year defunding of Planned Parenthood. Three Republican senators—Thom Tillis, Susan Collins, and Rand Paul—joined all Democrats in…
June 2025 US jobs report: 147,000 jobs added despite Trade war
Key Points U.S. economy added 147,000 jobs in June 2025, exceeding economists’ forecasts despite ongoing trade tensions. Labor market resilience comes amid the Trump administration’s continued trade war, particularly with China. Unemployment rate…
Trump targets Zohran Mamdani in NYC Mayoral race
Key Points President Donald Trump has intensified attacks against Zohran Mamdani, a rising progressive figure in New York City politics and recent winner of the Democratic mayoral primary. The GOP is framing Mamdani as the new face of the far-left,…
House Advances Trump Big Beautiful Bill: Tax cuts, border security
Key Points The House of Representatives advanced President Donald Trump’s sweeping “Big Beautiful Bill” to a final vote after an intense, overnight session marked by deep Republican divisions. The bill includes major tax cuts, increased funding for the…
