The British government plans to release further documents concerning Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as the U.S. ambassador. This follows the political turmoil sparked by Mr. Mandelson’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Peter Mandelson, a former British ambassador to the United States, was dismissed in September over connections with Mr. Epstein, a...
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, a Republican, declared June 2026 as “Fidelity Month.” The proclamation urges residents to recommit to “God, family, community, and country.” This announcement coincides with Pride Month celebrations across the United States. Arkansas joins a few GOP-led states promoting alternative observances around religious and traditional social values. Newsweek reached out to...
In the initial year of Donald Trump’s administration, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) reduced its gun-trafficking charge referrals by 30% compared to the previous year. Concurrently, there was an increase in the number of cases that prosecutors declined to pursue. The ATF shifted significant manpower from gun law enforcement to assisting...
On Sunday, Colombia held its first round of presidential elections, where Abelardo de la Espriella emerged victorious as a pro-Donald Trump candidate. He will face Senator Iván Cepeda in a runoff scheduled for June 21. De la Espriella, not previously holding office, secured 44% of the vote, whereas Cepeda garnered just under 41%, according to...
The global financial landscape is shifting, causing concern over lending money to President Donald Trump’s administration. This change is pushing interest rates higher, adding to affordability issues and stifling economic growth. As the U.S. approaches midterm elections, these developments create a potential hurdle for Republicans. The recent surge in energy prices due to conflict with...
Colombian Election Heads to Runoff In the first round of Colombia’s presidential race on May 31, 2026, Abelardo de la Espriella of the Defenders of the Motherland movement led with 44% of the vote. Iván Cepeda, an ally of the current President Gustavo Petro, secured 41%. With no candidate receiving an outright majority, a runoff...
As California gears up for the intense race to replace Governor Gavin Newsom, voters will also choose a range of other statewide officials. These officials will work in Sacramento alongside the new governor. While these roles do not typically draw the same public attention as the governorship, they play crucial roles within the state. Attorney...
Colombia’s outgoing president expressed doubts on Sunday regarding the national elections. Iván Cepeda, the candidate he supports, is set for a runoff against right-wing opponent Abelardo de la Espriella. Neither candidate secured over 50% of votes in the initial round. With over 99% of votes counted, de la Espriella, from Defensores de la Patria—a party...
Colombia’s presidential election moved to a runoff after a far-right candidate, Abelardo de la Espriella, advanced. This development might indicate a further shift towards right-wing politics in Latin America. Preliminary results show that De La Espriella will face Iván Cepeda from the left-wing party of the outgoing president, Gustavo Petro. De La Espriella emerged late...
Senator Cory Booker from New Jersey acknowledged his concerns on Sunday about the recent controversies involving Graham Platner, the leading Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Maine. During an appearance on ABC’s ‘This Week,’ Booker was questioned about the effects of these scandals on Platner’s campaign after reports surfaced about Platner sending inappropriate messages...