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U.S. President Trump meets with Florida Governor DeSantis about coronavirus response at the White House in Washington

DeSantis And Trump Meet Privately In Florida Over Election Funding

Governor Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump met in Miami to discuss potential collaboration during the general election, setting aside their past feud

Scotland's First Minister To Resign: Media

Scottish First Minister and SNP leader Humza Yousaf faces two confidence votes this week

The BBC, The Times and other outlets said the Scottish National Party (SNP) leader was on the verge of quitting as head of the devolved administration after just over a year in office.

Biden Expresses Willingness To Debate Trump In Howard Stern Interview

US President Joe Biden said Washington and its allies would hold Iran 'accountable'

This statement marks the first time Biden has indicated his readiness to participate in a debate with Trump during this election cycle.

Former US president Donald Trump has claimed 'absolute immunity' from prosecution

David Pecker Reveals Trump Hosted 'Thank You' Dinner At White House For Hush Money Deals

David Pecker, a pivotal witness in Donald Trump's hush money trial, testified on Thursday that Trump hosted a "thank you" dinner for him at the White House for suppressing stories involving Karen McDougal and Stormy Daniels.

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US Congressman George Santos speaks to reproters as he leaves Federal Court on May 10, 2023 in Central Islip, New York

George Santos Drops Out Of Congressional Race, Citing Chances Of Splitting GOP Vote

Santos announced the discontinuation of his campaign for an eastern Long Island House seat in Congress. The announcement follows reports from his campaign committee revealing no fundraising or expenditures in March, fueling speculation that his campaign had failed to take off.

Former President Donald Trump returns to the courtroom on the second day of his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments

Hush Money Trial: Trump Again Accuses Michael Cohen of 'Lying' Despite Gag Order

Trump's comments outside the Manhattan courthouse Monday, where he accused Michael Cohen of lying, raise questions about potential violations of a gag order issued by Judge Juan Merchan last month.

Joe Biden eagerly took on jeering Republicans who newly control the House of Representatives, including Marjorie Taylor Greene

Marjorie Taylor Greene Threatens Vote To Remove Speaker Johnson If He Doesn't Resign

Marjorie Taylor Greene has accused House Speaker Mike Johnson of "betraying" Republican constituents following the House's vote for fresh aid to Ukraine.

Republicans were all smiles after picking Mike Johnson as the new House speaker -- but the party has been disarray during much of his short tenure

House Rules Committee Advances Foreign Aid Bills Amid Support From Democrats

The House Rules Committee advanced a set of foreign aid bills, overcoming resistance from some Republicans with crucial support from Democrats.

Peter Murrell (R) was arrested in April 2023 after officers searched the home near Glasgow he shared with Nicola Sturgeon (L)

Husband Of Ex-Scottish Leader Charged Over Alleged Embezzlement: Police

The husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon was on Thursday re-arrested and charged over alleged embezzlement as part of a probe into the pro-independence Scottish National Party's finances, police said.

Members of the National Guard patrol the streets during an operation to arrest an alleged cartel leader in the Mexican city of Culiacan in January 2023

Hugs Or Bullets? How Mexico Presidential Rivals Aim To Curb Violence

Attack violent crime at its roots or go to war with powerful drug cartels?

Costa quit on November 7, ending almost nine years in office

Probe Into Portugal Ex-PM Costa Appears To Collapse

The corruption investigation that sparked ex-Portuguese premier Antonio Costa's resignation last year risks collapsing after a court said there had been no indication of a crime being committed.

Magyar shot to prominence in Hungarian politics after unprecedented anger erupted against the long-ruling government of nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban over a child abuse scandal

Orban Critic Under Investigation In Hungary

Hungarian former government insider-turned critic Peter Magyar on Thursday said he has been put under investigation by a controversial new government agency set up to curb foreign influence.

US President Joe Biden (left) and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas are both facing Republican-led impeachment hearings

House Republicans Send Impeachment Articles Against Mayorkas, But Senate Looks To Dismiss Charges

The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives is looking to initiate a trial, but the Democratic-majority Senate is expected to dismiss the charges without a trial or hold a brief trial that concludes without a conviction.

Ron DeSantis is out of the White House race

In A U-Turn, Governor DeSantis Signs Bill Limiting Book Challenges In Florida Schools

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Tuesday that tightens the state's law, restricting numerous books and classroom materials subject to challenges within school districts.

Jordan Bardella is the new kid on the rightist block

French Far Right Gets Youthful Vibe With 28-year-old Leader

France's far-right National Rally is banking on its youthful and charismatic party leader to be a major asset as it scents massive gains in upcoming European elections.

Alberto Fujimori was president of Peru from 1990 to 2000

Peru Defends Release Of Ex-president Fujimori

Peru has defended its decision before a human rights court to free ex-president Alberto Fujimori from prison after he only served part of a 25-year sentence for crimes against humanity.

French President Emmanuel Macron meets 98-year-old former Resistance fighter Alphonse Taravello (left) and 99-year-old Yvonne Cheval (right), who lost part of her family during World War II

Macron Recalls Dark Side Of French WWII History In Resistance Tribute

President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday hailed the heroism of members of the World War II Resistance based on a remote Alpine plateau, but also remembered the "errors" of French collaborationist forces who sided with the Germans against them.

US President Joe Biden smiles during a joint press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida

Biden Gains Ground On Trump In Latest Poll Ahead Of Election

The survey conducted by The New York Times and Siena College suggests that the Democratic base is beginning to unify behind Biden despite ongoing concerns about the nation's trajectory, the economy, and his age.

US Republican presidential hopeful and former president Donald Trump (left) and President Joe Biden are unpopular with large sections of the country

12 Major News Outlets Urge Biden And Trump To Commit To Presidential Debates

Though it's uncommon for media organizations to intervene directly in the campaign strategies of presidential candidates, the move highlights the uncertainty surrounding the possibility of debates taking place this year.

US House Speaker Mike Johnson said there was no need for alarm

Amended FISA Bill Gains Momentum Among House Republicans After Deadlock

A faction of Republicans who previously blocked a procedural vote on reauthorizing the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) may now be inclined to support modifications to the legislation when it returns for voting on Friday.

The US House of Representatives approved a bill that would force TikTok to break with its Chinese parent company or face a nationwide ban

Senators Discuss Potential One-Year Extension For TikTok Ban Deadline

On Wednesday, the chair of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, Maria Cantwell, indicated that lawmakers might entertain the idea of granting ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese owner, a one-year extension on the proposed deadline to divest the popular short video app.

Former US President and 2024 presidential hopeful Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at the Hyatt Regency in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on April 2, 2024

Trump's Third Bid To Delay Hush Money Trial Rejected

An appellate judge swiftly rejected former President Donald Trump's third attempt in three days to postpone his New York criminal trial for hush money, set to begin next week.