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Thursday, June 11, 2026
As extortion and violent crime plague the nation, voters must decide if they want a return to hardline security or a lurch toward state-controlled economic ruin.
President Cyril Ramaphosa faces renewed impeachment scrutiny as a parliamentary committee investigates the 2020 theft of hundreds of thousands of dollars from his private farm.
California's reliance on mass mail-in voting and a month-long certification window leaves voters waiting weeks for final results, fueling widespread distrust in the state's election integrity.
President Trump blasted a symbolic House resolution aiming to restrict his war powers, labeling the bipartisan effort an unpatriotic attempt to derail ongoing negotiations with Iran.
Somalia's capital descended into chaos as government forces engaged in heavy gunfire with opposition militias after the president extended his term by one year, sparking a violent standoff over the country's stalled election process.
President Trump is considering making the $60 million UFC arena currently under construction on the White House South Lawn a permanent fixture, drawing a parallel to the history of the Eiffel Tower.
President Donald Trump has announced his intent to nominate Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to the permanent role, signaling a commitment to a Justice Department aligned with his administration's agenda.
Senate Republicans moved to break a legislative stalemate by removing $1 billion in funding for a new White House ballroom from an essential immigration spending package.
Facing intense pressure from his own party and a looming legislative stalemate, President Trump has abandoned a $1.8 billion taxpayer-funded program that drew sharp criticism for its potential to reward political allies.
The California gubernatorial primary is currently locked in a tight race between Trump-endorsed Republican Steve Hilton and former Biden cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra, highlighting a stark divide in the state's future.
The Trump administration has announced plans for new tariffs of 10-12.5% on dozens of trading partners, citing their failure to effectively prohibit the importation of goods produced by forced labor.
Iowa voters bypassed a Trump-endorsed congressman in favor of Zach Lahn, a businessman who campaigned on a populist platform of protecting Iowa land and challenging the political establishment.