US Politics

Trump's sweeping tax-cut and spending bill wins congressional approval

"This one big, ugly bill—this reckless Republican budget—this disgusting abomination is not about improving the quality of life of the American people," said Hakeem Jeffries.

 Fellow House Democratic members applaud as U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) speaks on the steps of the U.S. Capitol ahead of a vote in House of Representatives on final passage of President Donald Trump’s sweeping spending and tax bill, in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 2, 2025.

US lawmakers propose bill to give Israel B-2 bombers, bunker busters against future Iran threat

US Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber performs a fly-over during the Speed of Sound Airshow in 2024

Kirsten Gillibrand apologizes to Zohran Mamdani over ‘global jihad’ remark

 Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Zohran Mamdani over a pro-Palestinan protest in Chicago on October 8, 2023

Trump threatens to arrest Mamdani over immigration stance

 US President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during the opening of a temporary migrant detention center informally known as "Alligator Alcatraz" in Ochopee, Florida, US, July 1, 2025.

Trump says US gov. would save 'Big Money' if they stop subsidizing Musk

Trump's comments come after billionaire Elon Musk renewed his criticism on Monday of Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," vowing to unseat lawmakers who backed it.

 Der designierte US-Präsident Donald Trump und Elon Musk beobachten den Start des sechsten Testflugs der SpaceX Starship-Rakete am 19. November 2024 in Brownsville, Texas.

What to know about Zohran Mamdani's links to anti-Israel group Democratic Socialists of America

The DSA platform accuses Israel of apartheid, colonialism and military occupation, while pledging solidarity with the Palestinian cause.

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani against backdrop of pro-Palestinian protest in New York. (illustration)

Elon Musk renews criticism of Trump spending bill, calls for new political party

"It is obvious ... that we live in a one-party country – the PORKY PIG PARTY!! Time for a new political party that actually cares about the people," Musk wrote on X.

Elon Musk receives the key to the White House from US President Donald Trump during a press conference in the Oval Office at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 30, 2025

Pro-Palestinian activist yells at Mamdani for saying 'Israel has the right to exist'

"Don't be hypocritical. It [Israel] does not have the right to exist. It's not your land to say that Israel has the right to exist," the activist yelled before walking off.

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani against backdrop of pro-Palestinian protest in New York. (illustration)

Trump called to cancel Netanyahu trial due to interference with peace talks, White House says

The White House claimed Netanyahu was “slated to go to court last week when he’s in the middle of negotiating a peace deal,” despite the fact that he had not been summoned that day.

 US President Donald Trump speaks as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu waves following a meeting in the White House, in Washington, US, April 7, 2025.

Mamdani defends proposal of taxing 'richer, whiter neighborhoods'

Zohran Mamdani defended his controversial proposal to raise property taxes in what he described as "richer and whiter neighborhoods," while also stating that billionaires shouldn't exist.

 Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during a Democratic mayoral primary debate, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in New York.

Iran nearly succeeded assassinating Mike Pompeo in Europe in 2022, new book reveals - report

The book reveals that then-presidential candidate Donald Trump and his campaign were informed by intel that the Islamic Republic recruited hit men against them who were on US soil at the time.

 Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks on Day 4 of the Republican National Convention (RNC), at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, July 18, 2024.

Israeli official to discuss Iran, Gaza in Monday visit to White House

Dermer, Israel's strategic affairs minister, will also discuss the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Washington later this summer, it said.

 Head of the negotiations for hostages release Minister Ron Dermer speaks at the Jewish News Syndicate conference in Jerusalem, on April 28, 2025.

US Senate blocks plans to restrict Trump's ability to bomb Iran again if necessary

The Republican-led US Senate rejected a Democratic-led bid on Friday to block Trump from using further military force against Iran, hours after the president said he would consider more bombing.

 US President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands June 25, 2025.

White House to restrict the sharing of intelligence within Congress, Gabbard sidelined - report

Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, will not be present after testifying in March, the US Intelligence had decided that Iran was not in fact building a nuclear weapon.

 US PRESIDENT Donald Trump holds a meeting, with Vice President J.D. Vance alongside him, in the Situation Room at the White House on Saturday. There should be a swift pivot to negotiations, presenting Tehran with clear and firm terms, says the writer.