Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right more than 100 times during a Senate hearing on Wednesday, refusing to answer questions about the origins of the coronavirus and the government's pandemic response. The hearing, led by GOP lawmakers, saw sharp partisan divisions as Republicans accused Fauci of misleading the public and Democrats defended him.
U.S. Attorney General Jay Clayton has been confirmed as the next Director of National Intelligence (DNI), following a 51-47 Senate vote. The appointment comes amid ongoing legal and political controversies.
The administration of US President Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to allow it to move ahead with restrictions on mail-in voting ahead of November’s midterm elections, according to a recent filing.
A temporary pause in U.S.-Iran hostilities is in place, with President Donald Trump dismissing concerns over dwindling U.S. munitions stockpiles. According to reports, Trump is allowing space for talks as diplomatic efforts unfold.
With Graham Platner out of the race, Democrats in Maine are rallying behind Troy Jackson to challenge Sen. Susan Collins, according to a report from WBUR.
Democratic Rep. Yassamin Ansari is urging an investigation into Barron Trump’s potential connections to Andrew and Tristan Tate, who face serious trafficking and sexual abuse allegations. According to The Independent.
Democrats in Maine have officially selected Troy Jackson as their U.S. Senate candidate. He will face Republican incumbent Susan Collins in a key midterm race. Jackson won the nomination with 566 of 571 delegate votes at a party convention in Bangor.
US President Donald Trump took swipes at the media during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, according to the BBC.
India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned after weeks of nationwide protests led by youth demanding accountability for exam paper leaks, according to Al Jazeera.
At the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner on July 24, 2020, U.S. President Donald Trump announced his intention to run for a fourth term in 2028, according to ABC. He donned a red cap reading 'Trump 2028' and made several controversial remarks.
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 214 to 208 to adopt a resolution limiting President Donald Trump’s war powers in Iran, according to CBS News.
Nicaragua’s congress, controlled by President Daniel Ortega, announced a “work plan” to implement the leader’s order to suspend elections, according to The Guardian.
Canada's dairy industry policy is among the most politically protected in the country and now faces scrutiny from US President Donald Trump, who has cited it as a reason for a 50% tariff on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, according to the BBC.
President Donald Trump has warned the US would destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant if its forces attack a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, according to BBC.
Sen. Darline Graham announced Monday she will run for a full term in her late brother’s Senate seat, but her candidacy faces questions about eligibility. President Donald Trump has endorsed her, while some GOP officials are challenging her qualifications.