Former Lawmakers Warn of ‘Death Spiral’ in U.S. Two-Party System
Former Rep. Justin Amash and others warn that the U.S. two-party system is in a 'death spiral,' concentrating power among party leaders.
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Gavin Newsom: Family’s Opinion Key to Presidential Bid
California Governor Gavin Newsom said his family's opinion will be the main factor in whether he runs for president.
Maharashtra legislature starts Budget Session without LoPs due to resignation and 10% rule
Maharashtra's legislature will begin its Budget Session without Leaders of Opposition in both the assembly and legislative council, a first in the state's history.
Senator Go seeks expansion of Special Education Fund
Senator Christopher 'Bong' Go has introduced legislation to expand the use of the Special Education Fund, allowing local governments to allocate the money for teacher salaries and alternative learning programs.
Danish Forces Aid U.S. Submariner Amid Trump’s Greenland Hospital Ship Plan
A U.S. submariner was evacuated by Danish forces after an incident in Greenland, as President Trump announced plans to send a hospital ship to the territory.
Ocean County Approves $100K+ in Meal Contracts, Plumbing Extension, Construction Changes
Ocean County's Board of Commissioners approved bid awards and change orders exceeding $100,000 at its latest meeting in Toms River. The actions cover meal delivery services, a plumbing contract extension and adjustments to major road and building projects.
Maxwell Lawyers Challenge Release of 90,000 Epstein Case Pages
Ghislaine Maxwell's attorneys filed a last-minute court submission Friday to block the release of 90,000 pages from a decade-old defamation lawsuit tied to Jeffrey Epstein. They claim a new congressional law forcing disclosure of Epstein files violates the Constitution's separation of powers.
EU Demands US Honor Trade Deal After Tariff Hike
The European Commission insisted the United States abide by last year's EU-US trade agreement after President Trump imposed new 15% tariffs across the board. Officials declared 'a deal is a deal' and called for full clarity from Washington.
Minnesota Teen Sebastian Lost by ICE After Unaccompanied Minor Designation
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement lost contact with a Minnesota teenager known as Sebastian after detaining him as an unaccompanied minor in 2018. Legal filings describe the case as one of the strangest wrongful detention petitions from the Trump-era immigration crackdown.
CPI(M)’s Baby Urges Stability in Kerala Against Calls for Government Change
CPI(M) General Secretary M A Baby warned that replacing Kerala's Left government would revive corruption and communalism after a decade of progress. Speaking at the Kerala Study Congress, he dismissed demands for change from cultural figures and urged constructive opposition.
Secret Service Kills Armed Man Austin Tucker Martin at Mar-a-Lago Perimeter
U.S. Secret Service agents and a Palm Beach County sheriff's deputy shot and killed 21-year-old Austin Tucker Martin after he entered the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, early Sunday. The North Carolina man carried a shotgun and a gas can, authorities said.
UK Dual Nationals Face Entry Ban Without British Passport From Feb 25
British dual nationals risk refusal at UK borders starting Wednesday unless they show a British passport or costly certificate of entitlement. The Home Office ties the change to its new Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme for visitors from non-visa countries.
Khamenei Prepares Succession Layers Amid US Strike Fears
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ordered four layers of succession for key military and government posts, bracing for potential U.S. strikes that he expects could lead to his death as a martyr. He tasked veteran politician Ali Larijani with leading regime survival efforts and possible negotiations with the Trump administration.
Man Shot Dead by Secret Service at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
U.S. Secret Service agents shot and killed a man in his 20s early Sunday after he breached the secure perimeter at former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in West Palm Beach, Florida. Trump was not at the property, as he attended official business in Washington.
Macomb Rep. Aragona Tops List of Lobbyist-Funded Meals, Trips at $12,508
Michigan Rep. Joe Aragona, R-Clinton Twp., led lawmakers in lobbyist-funded perks last year with $12,508 in free meals and trips. The second-term Republican chalked it up to high demand since his party reclaimed House control.