Politics
Super Bowl Halftime Comments Resurface as Michele Tafoya Launches Minnesota Senate Bid
Former sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya’s public dismissal of the Super Bowl LX halftime show is drawing renewed attention as she campaigns for U.S. Senate in Minnesota, signaling her approach to cultural issues and public trust.
Congressman Massie Faces GOP Challenge Amid Key Votes
U.S. Representative Thomas Massie, known for his conservative stance, is navigating a challenging political landscape, facing a Republican primary opponent while actively engaging in high-profile legislative debates, including a federal law on impaired driving technology and the ongoing release of…
Ben Nighthorse Campbell, First Native American Senator in Decades, Passes
Former U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell, who represented Colorado and was the first Native American elected to the Senate since the 1920s, passed away in late December 2025 from natural causes.
U.S. Rep. Randy Fine’s Bad Bunny FCC Demand Draws Scrutiny
U.S. Representative Randy Fine, known for his combative political style, has called for a federal probe into Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime performance, alleging indecency, even as reports indicate the show was censored and the FCC is shelving further scrutiny.
Presidents Day 2026 Confirmed as Federal Holiday, Prompting Nationwide Closures
Presidents Day 2026 will be observed on Monday, February 16, as a federal holiday, leading to the closure of post offices, banks, and the stock market, affecting federal and many local services nationwide.
Nigel Farage Marks Two Years as Clacton MP, Reform UK Leader
Two years after assuming leadership of Reform UK and becoming the Member of Parliament for Clacton, Nigel Farage remains a central figure in British politics, shaping the national discourse and challenging traditional party structures.
Peace, on the Condition of the Continuation of a Subservient Government
The Armenian headline translates a potent sentiment circulating in the public sphere: peace is desirable, yet it is being conditioned on the trajectory of the current administration, which critics describe as subservient in its approach to power and policy.
One Azerbaijani Among Armenia’s 2025 Asylum Seekers As 600 Apply, Majority Iranian
In 2025, Armenia recorded 600 asylum applications, including one Azerbaijani; most applicants were Iranian, reflecting ongoing regional migration patterns.
U.S. Revives Shelved Gaza Digital Policing Plan for Militias
A previously shelved U.S. proposal for digital policing and cyberdefense training in Gaza has been reactivated and expanded to include anti-Hamas militias, amidst stalled conventional security efforts and an impending international stabilization force.
FTC Chairman Questions Apple News Content Amid Bias Claims
The chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, Andrew Ferguson, has criticized Apple CEO Tim Cook regarding alleged suppression of conservative news outlets in the company’s Apple News feed, prompting calls for corrective action.
US Bolsters Mideast Naval Presence Amid Iran Nuclear Diplomacy Push
The United States is deploying a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East, the USS Gerald R. Ford, signaling increased pressure on Iran even as diplomatic efforts continue to secure a nuclear deal.
Long-Serving SNP Chief Peter Murrell Faces Embezzlement Indictment
Peter Murrell, former chief executive of the Scottish National Party and estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon, is facing an indictment for allegedly embezzling nearly £460,000 from party funds over a 12-year period. He is due to appear in court on…
Daniel Andrews Mounts Forceful Defence in ‘Bike Boy’ Defamation Case
Former Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews and his wife, Catherine, have lodged a robust defence in a Federal Court defamation case, claiming the action is politically motivated.
Trump Administration Revokes Key Climate Change Finding
The Trump administration has officially rescinded a pivotal 2009 scientific finding that underpinned U.S. climate action, marking its most aggressive move to dismantle environmental regulations.
Bernie Sanders: Public Defenses, Progressive Wins Mark Early 2026
United States Senator Bernie Sanders has been at the forefront of national political discourse in early 2026, publicly defending an Olympic athlete against presidential criticism and celebrating a key primary victory for an endorsed progressive ally.