Politics

As the US presidential election approaches, major campaigns are underway in several key states that are expected to be pivotal in deciding the November outcome. This week, Vice President Kamala Harris, who recently picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, is set to visit Wisconsin and Michigan on Wednesday. Her itinerary also includes stops in Arizona and Nevada later in the week. On the other side, Sen. J.D. Vance, former President Donald Trump's running mate, is also expected to attend high-profile events in Wisconsin and Michigan. Plans for North Carolina have been postponed because of an impending tropical…

In Topeka, Kansas, a coalition of fifteen states has filed a lawsuit challenging a recent federal initiative under President Joe Biden. The lawsuit targets a specific provision that would bar approximately 100,000 undocumented immigrants, who were brought to the United States as children, from participating in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health care programs starting next year. The states, led by North Dakota, are trying to block the implementation of a Nov. 1 policy that would grant these individuals, often called "Dreamers," the ability to receive tax benefits while purchasing subsidized health care. The legal dispute comes just days before…

In a second landfall event, Tropical Storm Debby struck South Carolina near Bulls Bay early this morning, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC). The storm, which continues its journey up the U.S. East Coast, is set to bring heavy rain and potential flooding to multiple states, with areas as far north as Vermont forecasting up to six inches of rain over the weekend. Originally making landfall as a Category 1 hurricane on Florida's Gulf Coast, Debby has since weakened to a tropical storm. Current wind speeds are around 50 mph, with forecasts suggesting it will transition into a…

Democratic Congresswoman Cori Bush, a prominent “Squad” figure and a vocal supporter of progressive causes, has lost her primary race in Missouri’s 1st Congressional District to Wesley Bell, a St. Louis attorney. The outcome, predicted by U.S. media sources, signals a significant shift in the region’s political landscape. Cori Bush, a former nurse who won recognition for her activism within the Black Lives Matter movement, rose to national prominence as a member of the “Squad” and a staunch advocate for progressive policies. During her tenure, she was an outspoken critic of Israel’s actions in Gaza, which attracted significant financial support…

The U.S. Department of Justice has assigned the case against Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada to the Eastern District of New York. There, he is expected to face multiple charges, including drug trafficking, according to declassified documents verified by a knowledgeable source. Now 76, Zambada was arrested in El Paso, Texas, and has appeared twice in state court. The timing of his transfer to New York remains unclear, with estimates suggesting it could happen within the next few weeks, according to a source familiar with the details. Despite efforts by the Eastern District of Texas to keep the case, a decision…

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, United States — In 2020, amid the tumult following the tragic death of George Floyd, former President Donald Trump expressed approval for Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s handling of a critical period of civil unrest. This support came despite previous criticism from Trump and his political ally J.D. Vance of Walz’s tactics. During a strategy call with U.S. governors on June 1, 2020, Trump praised the actions taken in Minneapolis. “They took control quickly and effectively,” Trump noted in the call, highlighting the city’s swift response. This conversation, recorded and later obtained by the Associated Press, is significant because…

CNY - New York City emergency officials have apologized for broadcasting flood warnings in hard-to-understand Spanish via drones flying over certain neighborhoods. Authorities had begun deploying high-tech devices to broadcast pre-flood warnings. Things escalated when a video of a drone issuing warnings in both English and Spanish circulated widely on social media, sparking criticism over the pronunciation of the Spanish version in a city where nearly a quarter of residents speak Spanish at home. "Why is the Spanish version incomprehensible?" wrote one user on social media. “Can’t the city hire someone who speaks Spanish to put out this notice?” asked…

TAIPEI, TAIWAN — Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential candidate, has a long history with China, from his days as a schoolteacher in Guangdong to serving on a key congressional committee overseeing U.S.-China relations. His trip includes witnessing the pro-democracy protests at Tiananmen Square in 1989. As an educator at Foshan No. 1 Secondary School, Walz taught history, culture, and English during a pivotal period marked by major student demonstrations against the Chinese Communist Party. This experience profoundly shaped his understanding of and connection to the region. In a 2007 interview with The Hill, Walz said, "The year I spent…

Tim Walz and Kamala Harris made an electrifying debut as running mates, surprising viewers with their dynamic presence during their first public appearance together. The Minnesota governor's ascension to vice president was a surprising twist in the political narrative, catching many by surprise. Tim Walz, a previously overlooked figure in discussions of possible vice presidential picks, emerged victorious as an outsider candidate. His suave, down-to-earth Midwestern charm, drawn from his background as a teacher, football coach, and Army National Guardsman, resonated with the public, offering a refreshing contrast to traditional political personas. At the Philadelphia event, Walz displayed his affable…

A reformist candidate critical of Iranian government policies, including the mandatory headscarf law, will face a hardline conservative in a presidential runoff next week, Iran’s Interior Ministry announced Saturday. It follows a special vote called after the previous leader, Ebrahim Raisi, died in a helicopter crash last month. The second round of voting, scheduled for July 5, will pit reformist Masoud Pezeshkian against Saeed Jalili, an ultraconservative former nuclear negotiator. The need for a runoff was prompted by low voter turnout and a field of three leading candidates, with Iranian law requiring a winner to win more than 50 percent…