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Saturday, May 30

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PoliticsMay 30, 2026

Pam Bondi Defends Transparency Record in Epstein Files Probe

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi defended her department's handling of the Epstein files before the House Oversight Committee, maintaining that the Justice Department fulfilled its legal obligations under the Epstein Files Transparency Act

Ghanaian Member of Parliament and sponsor of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, addresses the press on the day lawmakers vote on the bill, in Accra, Ghana.
PoliticsMay 30, 2026

Ghana Stands Firm for Traditional Values with New Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation

Ghana’s parliament has passed a robust bill to criminalize LGBTQ+ activities and their promotion, reaffirming the nation's commitment to traditional family structures despite pressure from international activist groups.

Thursday, May 28

E. Jean Carroll exits the New York Federal Court after President Donald Trump appeared in court, Sept. 6, 2024, in New York.
PoliticsMay 28, 2026

DOJ Launches Criminal Probe Into E. Jean Carroll Over Potential Perjury

The Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll to determine if she committed perjury by concealing the source of the financial backing for her litigation against President Trump.

Wednesday, May 27

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PoliticsMay 27, 2026

BBC Obsesses Over President Trump's Social Media Habits

The BBC has dedicated significant time and data analysis to cataloging President Trump's social media activity, attempting to scrutinize his direct communication with the American public.

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PoliticsMay 27, 2026

Italian Court Tosses Frivolous Lawsuit Against Luxury Hotel

Italy's Supreme Court ruled that private businesses are not obligated to provide free tap water, shutting down a tourist's attempt to sue a luxury hotel for refusing her demand.

Attorney General Ken Paxton is seen in profile at a lectern with a dark background from the waist up. He appears to be smiling and clapping and his campaign sign is on the front of the lectern
PoliticsMay 27, 2026

Texas Voters Topple Establishment: Ken Paxton Ousts Longtime Senator John Cornyn

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated incumbent Senator John Cornyn in a high-stakes Republican runoff, proving that the populist base is demanding a new direction for the party.

On the left, Sarah Smith in a green blazer. On the right, Donald Trump's face on a banner hanging ouside a building.
PoliticsMay 27, 2026

President Trump Leaves His Mark on Washington D.C.

President Donald Trump is asserting his influence over Washington D.C. through a series of strategic renamings and renovations at prominent government and historic locations.

Tuesday, May 26

Young woman, member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist).
PoliticsMay 26, 2026

The Death of Indian Communism: A Failed Ideology Loses Its Grip

India’s communist parties have seen their influence collapse across the nation as their outdated rhetoric of class struggle fails to compete with the realities of a modern, aspirational economy.

A head and shoulders image of Cyril Ramaphosa wearing a white shirt and red tie, with a pin-striped jacket. Behind him can be seen South African flags
PoliticsMay 26, 2026

South African President Ramaphosa Fights Impeachment Bid Over 'Farmgate' Scandal

President Cyril Ramaphosa is mounting a legal challenge to quash an impeachment report stemming from the 2020 theft of $580,000 in hidden cash from his Phala Phala property.

Ousmane Sonko applauds his supporters in parliament on Tuesday.
PoliticsMay 26, 2026

Power Struggle Erupts in Senegal as Ousted PM Seizes Parliamentary Speaker Role

Ousted Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has been elected Speaker of Senegal's parliament, setting the stage for a major political confrontation with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye over the country's crushing debt crisis.

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PoliticsMay 26, 2026

Ebola Outbreak Spirals in DR Congo as Officials Beg for Resources

The military governor of Ituri province is sounding the alarm as a deadly Ebola outbreak spreads, demanding urgent financial and personnel support to prevent a total disaster.