US politics

'You are not welcome': Mamdani met with jeers in 'anti-Trump tour' of Staten Island

Zohran Mamdani told media he had been saddened but unsurprised when he was told to return where he came from.

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during a campaign event in the Bronx borough of New York City, U.S., August 14, 2025.
 U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) gives a statement to the press, amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, May 29, 2024.

'If America pulls plug on Israel, God will pull plug on us' Sen. Lindsey Graham asserts

The flag of the US state New Mexico is seen in this illustration taken, August 21, 2024.

Failed Republican candidate jailed for 80 years over gun attacks on Democrats' homes

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Trump admin. likely to ease restrictions on marijuana in US - report


Bipartisan US criticism grows over Israel's Gaza City takeover plan

The Israeli security cabinet approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal to take over the Palestinian city, the Prime Minister's Office confirmed early on Friday. 

Palestinians shelter in tents in Gaza City, July 22, 2025

Democrats pen letter to Trump administration urging Palestinian state recognition - report

"This tragic moment has highlighted for the world the long overdue need to recognize Palestinian self-determination," reads the letter penned to President Trump from House Democrats.

US President Donald Trump waves as he boards Air Force One at Lehigh Valley International Airport in Allentown, Pennsylvania, US, August 3, 2025

About 60% of Jews think they will be less safe under Mamdani and prefer other candidates - poll

Mamdani is pulling the largest share of Jewish voters at 37%, with the rest dispersed between his competitors, according to a poll conducted by GQR.

 NYC democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani against backdrop of pro-Palestinian protesters. (illustration)

Trump fires Statistics Commissioner amid 'fake jobs numbers' accusation

US President Donald Trump fired the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer on Friday, after accusing her of faking the jobs numbers.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump at the White House this week: On Sunday, he declared that his first six months back in office have been ‘the most successful’ such period for any president in history, the writer notes.

US Republicans fear Gaza crisis could spark 9/11-style attack on US soil - report

The senior aide said that eliminating Hamas serves American interests, but continued support for Israel risks making American citizens targets of reprisal attacks by Hamas and its allies.

 Palestinians carry aid supplies in Beit Lahiya, in the northern Gaza Strip, June 16, 2025; illustrative.

Kamala Harris will not run for governor of California in 2026

This opens up the possibility for Harris to run in the 2028 presidential election.

 Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks, conceding 2024 U.S. presidential election to President-elect Donald Trump, at Howard University in Washington, U.S., November 6, 2024.

California governor candidate calls Auschwitz 'solution for homelessness,' sparks critisism

California's candidate Langford said he was proud of his "German ancestry" and called Auschwitz a "great work camp," sparking controversy.

 Auschwitz concentration camp, operated by Nazi Germany in occupied Poland during the Holocaust.

US Senate passes Trumps billion dollar cut to foreign aid, public broadcasting

The US Senate approved President Donald Trump's plan for $9 billion in cuts to foreign aid and public broadcasting funding early on Thursday.

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he arrives at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 13, 2025.

Mike Waltz testifies before Senate, defends use of Signal amid scandal

While being intensely questioned by Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Chris Coons (D-Del.), Waltz allegedly sought to downplay the scandal over leaked military information.

 U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz speaks with the media following meetings with a Ukrainian delegation in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, March 11, 2025.

Republicans Overseas Israel urge US action to protect Druze in southern Syria amid escalation

"Druze community leaders presented us with alarming reports about terrorist forces linked to Jabhat al-Nusra threatening innocent Druze populations," stated Chairman Attorney Marc Zell.

 US Republican leadership in Israel have raised concerns over severe threats facing the Druze community in southern Syria

Three killed, including suspect, several injured in series of Kentucky shootings

Kentucky State Police said that the suspect carried out multiple shootings around Lexington. He was later apprehended.

 An illustrative image of a person holding up handcuffed wrists as police car lights flash behind them.