Worrying prediction that we're six days from 'spiraling out of control' if government shutdown doesn't end

Budget expert Josh Stern warned that the ongoing government shutdown threatens to leave thousands of federal workers unpaid ...
Opinion

The Terrifying New Memo Trump Could Use to Go After His Opposition

Donald Trump is upping his rhetoric about cracking down on anyone who opposes him, and his new NPSM-7 memo is a terrifying look at how he could do it.

Trump envoy headed to Egypt for ceasefire talks as 20 reported killed in Gaza

Hamas says it has agreed to “immediately” enter negotiations for the release of all hostages according to US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan. Follow for live updates ...

On Truth Social, Trump has embraced AI media to attack foes and boost his image

The president has posted dozens of pieces of synthetic media including deepfakes since he returned to the White House in January, according to an NBC News review.

For Sanae Takaichi, Becoming Japan’s First Woman Prime Minister May Be the Easy Part

Sanae Takaichi ,who is set to become Japan's first female prime minister, faces daunting challenges—Trump among them.
The Times of Israel

Witkoff, Kushner to attend talks on ending Gaza war; Hamas said divided over demand it disarm

South Africa welcomes Trump proposal; Turkey's Erdogan says Hamas 'ready for peace * London police arrest six anti-Israel ...