Rep. Jim Jordan evaded questions on CNN about Donald Trump's proposed $1.776 billion "weaponization fund" for DOJ-prosecuted individuals, despite Trump's intent to revive it. This puts Jordan at odds with Senate Republicans who view it as a "slush fund" and oppose Todd Blanche's confirmation until the fund is ruled out.
US Senator Bernie Moreno stated his former son-in-law, Representative Max Miller, should not serve in Congress, citing domestic abuse allegations from Moreno's daughter, Emily Moreno. Miller faces pressure to resign but insists he will not step down ahead of upcoming midterm elections.
Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio publicly stated his son-in-law, Rep. Max Miller, should not serve in Congress and needs "serious psychological help" after Moreno's daughter accused Miller of domestic abuse. Miller denies the claims, attributes them to his ex-wife's mental health challenges, and vows to continue his reelection bid.
Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno publicly called for his son-in-law, Rep. Max Miller, to resign and seek mental health treatment, citing abuse claims against Miller by his daughter and granddaughter. Miller denies all allegations, which include assault and drug use, and is suing his ex-wife and her attorney, as well as facing a separate lawsuit from a former aide.
Flavio Bolsonaro ha dichiarato che l'attuale presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, se rieletto a ottobre, instaurerà "una dittatura" in Brasile. La dichiarazione è avvenuta durante un congresso del suo partito, in concomitanza con il lancio della candidatura di Lula. I sondaggi vedono Lula in testa, con l'elezione probabilmente al ballottaggio.
Mattia Maestri, il bambino di Coredo in stato vegetativo dopo aver mangiato formaggio contaminato da E. coli nel 2017, è morto a 13 anni. La sua storia ha alimentato la battaglia del padre per vietare formaggi a latte crudo a bassa/media stagionatura ai bambini sotto i dieci anni e per etichette più chiare, portando a una proposta di legge.
Paolo Lambertini, presidente dell'Associazione dei famigliari delle vittime del 2 Agosto, ha espresso l'auspicio che Giorgia Meloni definisca la strage di Bologna come "fascista". In attesa delle sue parole, esponenti del governo come Molteni, Fontana e Tajani hanno usato la definizione "strage di matrice neofascista".
Michigan's Arab American community, deeply affected by events in Lebanon and Palestine, is rallying behind Abdul El-Sayed in the Democratic Senate primary. El-Sayed, who denounces US support for Israel, faces significant spending from pro-Israel groups like AIPAC, highlighting a growing rift within the Democratic Party.
Darline Graham made her political debut in South Carolina, seeking her late brother Lindsey Graham's Senate seat in an August 11 special primary. Backed by President Trump, she faces well-known GOP figures, emphasizing her real-world understanding and commitment to Trump's agenda.
Senator Thom Tillis threatened to withhold his vote for Donald Trump's attorney general nominee, Todd Blanche, if Trump pursues his $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund." This escalates a dispute between Senate Republicans and Trump over the fund, which Tillis and Senator John Cornyn demand be permanently dissolved.
Senator Alex Antic's bid for South Australian Liberal Party state president is causing deep divisions. Moderates fear his One Nation-friendly stance, while conservatives see it as a chance to reclaim lost voters and define the party's conservative identity, ahead of the August 29 AGM.
Il Senato accademico e il Cda dell'Università di Parma hanno condannato la rimozione di adesivi "Parma Antifascista" e il tracciamento di una svastica sulla porta dello studio di un docente. L'episodio, avvenuto nella palazzina Feroldi, è considerato una provocazione intimidatoria e un'offesa all'intera comunità universitaria.
Michigan's open Senate seat primary features two Democratic millennial candidates, Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens, whose differing platforms on issues like healthcare and foreign policy highlight the party's internal struggle between progressive and moderate wings, with national implications for Senate control.
İsrail Başbakanı Netanyahu, ABD Senatörü Fetterman'ı ABD-İsrail ilişkilerine verdiği destek ve vatanseverliği nedeniyle övdü. Fetterman, bu tutumuyla gurur duyduğunu ve partisinin "vicdanı" olduğunu belirtirken, rahat kıyafet tercihleriyle de gündeme geldi.
ABD Başkanı Trump'ın Rusya-Ukrayna savaşında ateşkes sağlama çabaları sonuçsuz kaldı. Hem Putin hem de Zelenski savaşın devamından yana tavır alırken, ABD Kongresi Rusya'ya yönelik "Cehennem Yaptırımları" taslağını görüşüyor.
A Senate committee hearing reignited political divisions over the US response to COVID-19, with Republicans criticizing Anthony Fauci and reviving the Wuhan lab leak theory, despite no conclusive evidence.
US-Präsident Donald Trump beschuldigt den demokratischen Gouverneur von Minnesota, Tim Walz, ohne Belege für Cyberangriffe auf Wassersysteme im Bundesstaat. Behörden suchen noch nach dem Ursprung der Angriffe.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged the Senate to pass the Clarity Act, accusing Democrats of political delays and warning the US risks losing its digital asset leadership without clear regulation. The bill aims to establish a federal framework for crypto markets.
Montana Republican Daines has emerged as an important backchannel figure between Washington and Beijing, carrying messages and helping narrow differences ahead of leader-level engagements, including a past trip by President Trump to the Chinese capital.
Democratic senators are demanding information from federal agencies regarding over a dozen critical mineral deals, totaling more than $8.9 billion, that potentially benefit the families of former President Donald Trump or Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, citing investigations by the New York Times and ProPublica.
The Senate Judiciary Committee postponed voting on Todd Blanche's nomination as U.S. Attorney General due to concerns from Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis over the DOJ's settlement with President Trump, which Blanche oversaw.
Jay Clayton, a former Wall Street lawyer and federal prosecutor with no traditional intelligence background, has been confirmed as the next US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) in a 51-47 Senate vote, prompting concerns over his approach to the role.
Anthony Fauci verweigert Aussage vor Senatsausschuss wegen angeblicher 'wahnwitzigen Besessenheit' von Senator Rand Paul, der ihn für fahrlässigen Umgang mit der Corona-Pandemie anklagt
Donald Trump erinnert sich bei der Trauerfeier für Lindsey Graham an die anfänglich frostige Beziehung und wie er dessen private Handynummer veröffentlichte, was zu einer langen Freundschaft führte.
