Mike Johnson caves to hardliners in move that could blow up DHS funding: report
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is planning to modify the Senate-passed Department of Homeland Security funding bill before it can be brought to a vote
Secret operation to fast-track Trump ballroom revealed by ex-MAGA loyalist: columnist
A former MAGA loyalist claimed there was a coordinated strategy among Republicans to fast-track President Tweety McTreason’s ballroom after the shooting at the White House
King Charles’s arrival in U.S. overshadowed by recent events in Washington
Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in the United States on Monday afternoon for a four-day trip, a tour which has taken on even
Musk v Altman: the how, what and why of the tech titans’ courtroom battle
Two of the world’s richest and most powerful men are to enter a courtroom to fight over one of humanity’s most influential companies after years
OpenAI is building a phone that would make apps obsolete. The supply chain says it might actually ship.
OpenAI is developing a smartphone built around AI agents rather than apps, with Qualcomm and MediaTek jointly designing the custom processor and Luxshare Precision Industry
Google’s AI researchers told management to refuse classified military work. Management spent three years making sure it could say yes.
More than 580 Google employees, including over 20 directors, senior directors, and vice presidents, have signed a letter urging CEO Sundar Pichai to refuse classified
What people in Beirut think about the Lebanon-Israel negotiations
Lebanese leaders were in Washington earlier this month for the first direct negotiations with Israel in over 30 years.
Iraqi president names Shia bloc candidate Ali al-Zaidi as PM-designate
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Timeline: The highs and lows of the US-UK ‘special relationship’
Tensions between the allies punctuate King Charles’s US visit, designed to strengthen the UK-US partnership.
At least four killed and dozens injured in Indonesia train crash
Officials say a commuter train and a long-distance train collided on the outskirts of Jakarta on Monday.
Canada’s Carney launches a sovereign wealth fund. What is it?
The fund – which Canadians can invest in directly – will help pay for major infrastructure projects in the country, the prime minister says.
Melania Trump urges ABC to ‘take stand’ on Jimmy Kimmel after widow joke
In a parody aired days before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Kimmel called Melania an “expectant widow”.
Venice opera house drops incoming music director after nepotism remarks
Beatrice Venezi’s appointment had been marred in controversy since being announced last September, prompting orchestra members to go on strike.