A former mayor in California just admitted to working for China behind the scenes. Eileen Wang held office in Arcadia, a small city near Los Angeles, but secretly followed orders from Beijing. Prosecutors say this case isn’t rare—it’s part of a long-term strategy where China places supporters in loc
Trump quickly shot down Iran’s reply to a U. S. peace plan, saying it was “totally unacceptable. ” The president posted the comment on Truth Social and gave no extra explanation. Iran’s response called for an end to fighting everywhere, especially in Lebanon where Israel battles Hezbollah figh
Politics in the U. S. has turned into a nonstop seesaw ride. Since 2000, power has switched parties in 11 of the last 13 major elections. Before that, full reversals happened only 5 times in the final 13 elections of the 1900s. The causes run deeper than who sits in the Oval Office. Rising inequalit
For years, the Supreme Court has quietly gained more influence in US politics than its founders ever planned. Now it sits in the middle of fiery debates, often making decisions that lean heavily conservative while handling issues that should be settled by elected leaders. Some argue that Democrats m
A year ago, a student at Columbia University faced arrest shortly after joining protests supporting Palestinians. Now, the U. S. government wants him out. His case isn’t about breaking laws—he was never charged—but about political speech. The decision came after a judge in February blocked the depo
The U. S. government plans to issue a small batch of commemorative passports this summer marked by Donald Trump’s face on the inside cover, right beside the famous painting of the 1776 signing. Released to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, these limited-edition books promise the same high-tech sec
The British monarch and his wife are set to arrive in Washington on Monday for a four‑day tour that marks the 250th anniversary of America’s independence. It is also the first time a king has visited the U. S. in twenty years, making it a major event for both nations. The itinerary includes a priva
Americans see a president pushing policies that confuse even his own team. On Iran, Trump extended a shaky ceasefire while keeping pressure with a naval blockade that does little to change Tehran’s calculus. The Strait of Hormuz stays tense, and Iran’s leaders show no sign of backing down. Meanwhile
It was a night of fancy clothes and high-level chatter, but the glamour vanished quickly when security spotted a man sprinting toward the ballroom with weapons in hand. The White House Correspondents' Association dinner, a place where journalists and politicians mingle in suits, ended early after th
A group of U. S. senators plans to push forward next week with a vote that could block President Trump from taking military action against Cuba without Congress’ approval. The move comes after Trump repeatedly hinted that Cuba would be the next target following recent U. S. strikes in Venezuela and
