The Senate narrowly passed Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act with major tax cuts, border spending, and deep Medicaid/SNAP reductions, but the House now faces tough battles amid GOP divisions and mounting pressure from lobbyists and healthcare groups, making the bill’s fate uncertain ahead of the July 4 deadline.
View moreWhite House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt took questions on June 19, 2025, centering on President Trump's approach to Iran and recent policy actions. She brought forward the administration's focus on national security, legislative updates, and the backing of conservative advocacy groups.
View moreThere’s growing scrutiny over how taxpayer money is spent on supporting migrants in the UK. Billions go toward hotel accommodations, extended resettlement schemes, and local authority support, but the details behind what’s actually included—such as possible recreation or licence fees—are drawing questions in the current climate of immigration reform.
View moreThe Dutch government has fallen after Geert Wilders withdrew his PVV party from the coalition, upset over delays in toughening immigration policies. Prime Minister Schoof will lead a caretaker administration as the country heads toward new elections, with far-right influence and political uncertainty rising.
View moreBritain's military is losing 300 personnel each month, with recruitment lagging far behind departures—especially in the Army. Labour's plan to boost defence spending means big cuts to other public services, raising questions about pay, retention, and the future of the armed forces. The new strategy is under the spotlight as NATO pressures mount.
View moreAbdullah Öcalan, founder of the PKK, revolutionized the Kurdish struggle in Turkey through armed resistance and Marxist ideology. After starting as a student activist, Öcalan led a decades-long conflict, endured exile, and was captured in 1999. He remains a hugely divisive figure, seen as both freedom fighter and terrorist.
View moreThe UK government is proposing changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) eligibility, potentially impacting millions reliant on this support. The reforms aim to stricten criteria, potentially causing significant financial losses. Although some aid is proposed, critics argue the measures could exacerbate poverty among disabled individuals.
View moreUK Conservative Party's Kemi Badenoch praises Ukrainian President Zelensky as a heroic figure against Russian aggression, expressing dismay over Trump's public spat with Zelensky. She emphasizes the necessity of US-European unity in aiding Ukraine, urging actions like using frozen Russian assets and coordinating military support.
View moreThe Trump-Zelensky relationship started with the 2019 impeachment saga over political pressure and extended to recent diplomatic clashes in 2024. During a shaky White House meeting on minerals and security, tensions flared between the two leaders, deepening political divides along party lines.
View moreHunter Schafer, known for her role in Euphoria, slammed the Trump administration's policy change mandating gender markers on federal documents reflect biological sex at birth, after facing a personal encounter with the rule on her passport. Her experience underscores the new challenges trans individuals may face, including identity disclosure and travel complications.
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