Trump Condemns $50 Million Contract Awarded to Former Lawyer Alina Habba Mildon

US President Donald Trump has criticised a reported $50 million contract awarded to his former personal lawyer, Alina Habba Mildon, describing the arrangement as “obnoxious”, “outrageous” and unacceptable. Speaking to reporters at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida on Saturday, October 31, Trump said he had told Habba Mildon that he did not want her to […]

Katie Zacharia Leaves White House Press Secretary Role After Five Days

Katie Zacharia is leaving her position as White House press secretary after just five days in the role, following a challenging first week that attracted public attention and questions about her professional background. President Donald Trump said he had encouraged Zacharia to reconsider the demanding position, expressing concern about the criticism she faced from the […]

Trump Appoints Katie Zacharia as New White House Press Secretary

US President Donald Trump has appointed Katie Zacharia as the new White House press secretary, placing her at the centre of the administration’s communications strategy as it prepares for a politically significant period ahead of the November midterm elections. Zacharia takes on the responsibility of communicating the president’s policies, explaining administration decisions and responding to […]

Political Firestorm: Yvonne Katsande Unpacks Rand Paul’s ‘Decades-Long Deep State Agent’ Claim Against Fauci

Join Yvonne Katsande for an in-depth 48-minute discussion examining Senator Rand Paul’s explosive remarks in which he labeled former U.S. health official Dr. Anthony Fauci a “decades-long deep state agent.” In this detailed analysis, Katsande breaks down the political significance of Paul’s allegations, the long-running tensions between the Kentucky senator and Fauci, and the broader […]

Top US Security Official Joe Kent Resigns, says Iran Posed No Imminent Threat

A senior U.S. national security official has resigned in protest over the Trump administration’s war with Iran, declaring that Tehran did not pose an immediate threat to the United States directly contradicting the central justification for the ongoing military campaign. Joe Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, stepped down on Tuesday, becoming the first […]

U.S. Senate Advances Bill to End Federal Shutdown

U.S. Senate Advances Bill to End Federal Shutdown

The U.S. Senate has advanced a bipartisan bill aimed at ending the ongoing federal government shutdown, moving one step closer to restoring operations after days of political stalemate. The measure, which includes several budget amendments, passed a key procedural hurdle on Saturday. However, even if the Senate ultimately approves the bill, it must still clear […]

TAIWAN-EU RELATIONS Taiwan Vice President Urges EU Support amid China Threats Bi-Khim Hsiao Speaks at European Parliament on Democracy Taiwan's Vice President, Bi-Khim Hsiao, addressed the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China in Brussels, encouraging Europe to support Taiwan's democracy in the face of escalating Chinese pressure. Speaking at the European Parliament for the first time as a senior official, Vice President Hsiao emphasised the significance of global cooperation in the face of attempts to isolate Taiwan. She was joined by Foreign Minister Ling Jialong on a visit that had not been officially reported in advance. Luke de Pulfort, IPAC's executive director, highlighted the importance of the visit in terms of international backing.

U.S. Government Shutdown: Graham Blasts ‘Health Care Cartel’ in Fiery Senate Debate

During a rare Saturday Senate session held amid the ongoing 2025 U.S. government shutdown, Republican Senators Lindsey Graham and John Hoeven delivered sharp criticism of the current health care system and the Biden administration’s handling of the crisis. Senator Graham accused what he called the “health care cartel” major insurance companies of reaping record profits […]

Trump Accuses Obama, Biden, Clinton of Orchestrating 'Russiagate' in New Social Media Post

Trump Accuses Obama, Biden, Clinton of Orchestrating ‘Russiagate’ in New Social Media Post

President Trump calls 2016 Russia probe the “crime of the century”; Charlie Kirk links Ukraine war to anti-Russia sentiment born from investigation FU.S. President Donald Trump has reignited claims that the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election was a politically motivated hoax, directly accusing former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden, as well […]