Bill Maher hits back at Democratic criticism: ‘I haven’t turned … the left has changed’ Bill Maher has come under fire from Democrats who claim his rhetoric toward them has flipped — but he says it’s the left that has changed. “I haven’t turned. Yes, people have said to me, ... 05/27/2024 - 4:15 am | View Link
Senate Republicans renew call for Democrats to consider Laken Riley Act after bill blocked again Senate Republicans renewed their call for Democrats to take up the Laken Riley Act in a letter to Senate Judiciary Committee chair Dick Durbin, D-Ill., who blocked consideration of the bill this week. 05/25/2024 - 4:50 am | View Link
U.S. House panel debates nutrition benefit changes in GOP farm bill proposal Democrats and Republicans on the U.S. House Agriculture Committee clashed late into the evening Thursday over funding for food and nutrition programs as part of Republicans’ sweeping proposal for the ... 05/23/2024 - 4:02 pm | View Link
Senate Democrats challenge GOP with contraception vote ahead of elections Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Wednesday teed up legislation for June that would codify federal protections for contraception. The move comes after presumptive Republican presidential ... 05/22/2024 - 8:42 am | View Link
Oregon primary election 2024 live results: See winners, runoffs and races too close to call Oregon’s primary election wrapped up Tuesday, and election officials across the state have reported preliminary results. The Oregonian/OregonLive declared winners or runoffs in races in which a ... 05/21/2024 - 1:35 am | View Link
When the helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi went missing on May 19, initial reports said nine passengers were on board, including two bodyguards. But after the wreckage was finally found, the number of bodies was eight. Four days later, the mystery of the second bodyguard was revealed in social media posts: Javad Mehrabl is seen leaning disconsolately in the rear of the memorial service for Raisi.
The Royal Family has removed Prince Harry’s 2016 statement addressing the racist and sexist comments Meghan Markle received following public knowledge of the couple’s relationship from their website.
The statement was released that November by Harry’s spokesperson following a “wave of abuse and harassment” Harry’s now-wife was facing from the British press and social media users.
BRUSSELS — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday picked up a second $1 billion promise of military aid in as many days for his war with Russia during a whirlwind tour through the European Union.
The pledge came from Belgium, which topped up the money with a commitment to give 30 F-16 fighter jets over the next four years.
Hong Kong’s national security police arrested six people using a new security law for the first time, days ahead of the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown.
Police said a woman currently under detention made social media posts with seditious intent with the help of five others, according to a government statement on Tuesday.
Taiwan lawmakers passed legislation that could curb the authority of President Lai Ching-te, as thousands of protesters gathered outside parliament to oppose the changes.
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The controversial measure became law Tuesday afternoon following a day of raucous debates and scuffles between Lai’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party and opposition groups, which saw one lawmaker’s T-shirt ripped.
BARCELONA, Spain — Spain and Norway moved to formally recognize a Palestinian state with Ireland to follow suit on Tuesday in a coordinated effort by the three western European nations. Israel slammed the diplomatic move that will have no immediate impact on its grinding war in Gaza but adds to international pressure on Tel Aviv to soften its devastating response to last year’s Hamas-led attack.
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Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said the Spanish Cabinet will recognize a Palestinian state at its Tuesday morning meeting.
“This is a historic decision that has a single goal, and that is to help Israelis and Palestinians achieve peace,” Sánchez, standing at the gates of the prime minister’s palace in Madrid, said during a televised speech.
Israel’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz lashed out at Spain on X, saying Sánchez’s government was “being complicit in inciting genocide against Jews and war crimes.”
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said in a statement that “for more than 30 years, Norway has been one of the strongest advocates for a Palestinian state.