Ukraine, European leaders agree to 30-day ceasefire, pressuring Russia
Ukraine and key European leaders agreed Saturday to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire beginning May 12 with the backing of President Donald Trump, threatening Russian President Vladimir Putin with new “massive” sanctions if he failed to comply. The announcement was made by the leaders of Britain, France, Germany, Poland and Ukraine after a meeting in Kyiv, … Read more
India and Pakistan agree to ‘full and immediate ceasefire.’
WASHINGTON—Nuclear-armed rivals India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire following U.S.-led talks to end an intensifying military confrontation, President Donald Trump announced in a post on his Truth Social media platform Saturday morning. “After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have … Read more
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she won’t run for Georgia Senate seat
WASHINGTON—Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia won’t challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in next year’s midterms, the firebrand conservative said in a social media post. That’s likely a relief for Republicans who have expressed concerns that Greene is too divisive to win the seat, Greene said in a lengthy post on X on Friday. But … Read more
U.S. will hit debt ceiling in August, Treasury Secretary tells Congress
Bessent says US will ‘never default’ and will raise debt ceiling Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said they are unclear still of the looming X date, when the U.S. would breach the debt ceiling. WASHINGTON – Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged congressional leadership to raise the debt ceiling by mid-July, in a letter sent May 9 … Read more
Judge orders Rumeysa Ozturk to be released after claims of mistreatment
Judge orders Rumeysa Ozturk to be released after claims of mistreatment
Trump fires long-term Librarian of Congress over DEI concerns
Carla Hayden has championed books by diverse authors. ‘We felt she did not fit the needs of the American people,’ White House spokeswoman said. First Black person, female Librarian of Congress fired over DEI The White House said DEI was the reason for firing Carla Hayden, the first Black person and first female Librarian of … Read more
What to know about Newark Mayor Ras Baraka
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka arrested outside of Delaney Hall in Newark Delaney Hall is a Newark prison that the Trump administration has said it wants to turn into an immigrant detention center. It reopened on May 1. Ras Baraka for Governor (This story has been updated to reflect new information.)The Democratic mayor of Newark, New Jersey, … Read more