The Texas Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talleyco has devolved into a debate over masculinity, with Paxton's campaign attacking Talleyco's 'low-T' and 'weakness,' while Talleyco counters by questioning Paxton's integrity and 'true manhood.' The strategy appears aimed at Hispanic voters, though critics argue it's a flawed stereotype.
A bipartisan group of US senators has introduced the SABER Act, proposing to use frozen Russian Central Bank assets to fund weapons purchases for Ukraine. The bill aims to leverage seized Russian sovereign assets for Ukraine's defense needs.
Senator Tammy Duckworth has urged the FAA to reject President Trump's proposed 259-foot "Triumphal Arch," citing safety risks to planes near Reagan National Airport. She called it a "vanity project" that distracts from national needs and is irresponsible given recent air safety efforts.
Tensions between Donald Trump and Senate Republicans have escalated, marked by his undermining of nominee confirmations and demands on legislation. This strain contrasts sharply with their previous collaboration, leaving Republicans defending Trump's actions as elections approach.
Die neue Hamburger Müllverbrennungsanlage (ZRE) kämpft mit Kostensteigerungen und Verzögerungen. Der Aufsichtsrat prüft nun Schadenersatzansprüche gegen frühere Projektverantwortliche. Die Kosten sind von 234 Mio. auf über 750 Mio. Euro gestiegen, die Inbetriebnahme verschiebt sich auf 2029/2030.
Angesichts hoher Temperaturen bittet Sozialsenatorin Cansel Kiziltepe die Berliner, auf Obdachlose zu achten und Hilfe anzubieten. Die Senatssozialverwaltung unterstützt die "Hitzehilfe" mit 370.000 Euro. Bundesweit ist die Zahl der Obdachlosen gestiegen.
USA:s försvarsmaktens dagliga kostnader i Iran uppgår till hundratals miljoner dollar. Pentagon begär en tilläggsbudget på 80 miljarder dollar, men möter motstånd i kongressen.
Zwölf Fachschaftsräte der Universität Hamburg fordern in einem offenen Brief an die Politik eine "bedarfsgerechte Ausfinanzierung" der Hochschulen. Sie verlangen den Ausgleich eines strukturellen Defizits von 30 Millionen Euro und eine dynamische Anpassung der Grundzuweisung.
South Korea and the U.S. are in close discussions regarding the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON), following a U.S. Senate bill proposing increased congressional oversight. The bill requires regular reports on the OPCON transition roadmap, amid differing timelines between Seoul and Washington.
Australian senators have slammed senior figures in the accounting industry over the KPMG whistleblower scandal, citing a "systemic failure" in regulation following revelations of client data misuse and pressure on whistleblowers. The inquiry heard apologies and admissions of failure from former KPMG executives and CA ANZ leaders.
US Senators are proposing to withhold Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's travel funds until the Pentagon releases overdue reports on civilian harm investigations, including a deadly strike on an Iranian school and strikes near Venezuela.
A Senate inquiry into a fatal MRH-90 Taipan helicopter crash heard allegations of fabricated evidence and corruption. Family members of the four deceased men are demanding accountability, questioning the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions' decision not to pursue criminal charges.
ABD ve İran, Pakistan aracılığıyla 14 maddelik bir savaş durdurma mutabakatına vardı. Mutabakat, Lübnan dahil savaşın sona erdirilmesi, Hürmüz Boğazı'nın açılması ve ABD'nin İran'a uyguladığı deniz ablukasının kaldırılmasını içeriyor. Yeni müzakereler 60 gün sürecek.
Senator Elizabeth Warren proposed taxing billionaires like Elon Musk to fund childcare. Musk responded sarcastically on X, "I will survive somehow," after a user highlighted a reported $250 billion net worth drop linked to SpaceX shares.
İsrailli bakanlar Itamar Ben-Gvir ve Miki Zohar, ABD'li Senatör Vance'in İsrail'i ve Trump'ı eleştiren açıklamalarına sert tepki gösterdi. Ben-Gvir, "21. yüzyıl Nazileriyle başa çıkmak" önerirken, Zohar ABD'nin İsrail'e sağladığı istihbaratın hayat kurtardığını savundu.
A Senate version of the U.S. defense bill for fiscal year 2027 includes a provision requiring the defense secretary to report on the road map for transferring wartime operational control (OPCON) to South Korea. The reports are to be provided to Congress every 90 days through 2030.
Republikaner kritisieren Trumps vorläufiges Abkommen mit dem Iran, insbesondere einen 300-Milliarden-Dollar-Fonds für Teheran. Sie befürchten, dass dies die Erfolge im Irankrieg zunichtemacht und als schlimmster außenpolitischer Fehler seit Jahrzehnten gilt.
Republikaner kritisieren Trumps vorläufiges Abkommen mit Iran, insbesondere einen 300-Milliarden-Dollar-Fonds für Teheran. Sie sehen darin einen außenpolitischen Fehler und eine Schwächung der erzielten Erfolge.
KPMG Australia is under scrutiny in a parliamentary hearing over allegations of misusing confidential client information, including data from Lendlease, to win new business. The firm's defiance in handing over documents and the resignation of key executives mark a dramatic turn.
KPMG Australia is under scrutiny in a Senate hearing regarding allegations of misusing confidential client information. Lendlease CEO Tony Lombardo and chairman John Gillam are among the witnesses. KPMG has refused to hand over documents to a parliamentary committee.
Brazilian federal police conducted raids targeting Senator Jaques Wagner, a key ally of President Lula da Silva, as part of a corruption investigation linked to the defunct Banco Master. The probe, which also involves former business partners and touches upon alleged links to the Bolsonaro family, could impact the upcoming presidential election.
La nazionale di calcio maschile Under 17, vincitrice dell'Europeo, è stata accolta da Figc e Senato. Il presidente del Senato La Russa ha elogiato il talento e la determinazione degli Azzurrini, mentre il capitano Biondini ha espresso l'onore di rappresentare l'Italia.
Illinois has enacted a $55.9 billion budget featuring a first-of-its-kind 0.2% tax on crypto assets, set to take effect in January 2027. The Digital Asset Tax Act will levy a privilege tax on digital asset brokers for customer transactions, drawing sharp criticism from industry leaders concerned about discriminatory practices and potential capital flight.
İsrailli bir yetkili, Başbakan Netanyahu'nun ABD Başkanı Trump üzerinde baskı kurarak İran ile varılan 60 günlük müzakere sürecini etkilemeye çalıştığını iddia etti. Netanyahu'nun, İran'ın nükleer programına yönelik kısıtlamaları kabul etmeyeceğini düşündüğü ve İsrail'in anlaşma hükümlerine bağlı olmadığını ilettiği öne sürüldü.
