Politics
DHS Funding Blocked: Senate Gridlock Puts Agency Operations on Brink
Senate Democrats have blocked a full-year Department of Homeland Security funding bill, leading to an imminent shutdown of key agency operations by Friday. The deadlock stems from disagreements over proposed Immigration and Customs Enforcement reforms.
UK Cabinet Secretary Chris Wormald Departs After Brief Tenure
Sir Chris Wormald has stepped down as the UK’s Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service, effective February 12, 2026. His departure marks the shortest tenure for a Cabinet Secretary on record and comes amid a wider reshuffle of…
Bangladesh Election: Unofficial Results Emerge Amid EC Site Outage
Vote counting is underway in Bangladesh’s landmark 2026 parliamentary elections, with unofficial results beginning to surface from local media and political parties. The official Election Commission website remains inaccessible, complicating the immediate confirmation of winners as the nation awaits a…
Turkey Parliament Scuffle Signals Deep Political Divisions
A physical confrontation erupted in Turkey’s parliament as opposition lawmakers tried to block the oath-taking of newly appointed Justice Minister Akin Gurlek, highlighting deep political tensions.
Airlines Suspend Cuba Flights Amid Deepening Fuel Crisis
International airlines, including major Russian and Canadian carriers, are suspending flights to Cuba due to a severe jet fuel shortage, a crisis exacerbated by recent US policies under the Trump administration targeting the island’s energy supplies.
Robert Peston’s ITV1 Show Integrates Public Voices in Political Discourse
Robert Peston’s political magazine show on ITV1 recently aired an episode, continuing its focus on in-depth economic and societal analysis, notably by integrating social media and diverse public perspectives alongside parliamentary insights.
After Armenia Visit, Vance’s Deleted ‘Genocide’ Post Reignites US Policy Debate
A social media post from Vice President JD Vance’s account, referring to the 1915 Armenian massacres as ‘genocide,’ was deleted by the White House following his visit to Yerevan, sparking immediate controversy and reigniting debate over U.S. policy and its…
Palantir Navigates AI Regulatory Storm Amid Surging Market Value
Palantir Technologies is heavily investing in the 2026 midterm elections to shape AI regulation, facing backlash over past contracts while its market valuation soars.
El Paso Airport Flights Halted for 10 Days Amid ‘Special Security Reasons’
All flights at El Paso International Airport were grounded for 10 days due to ‘special security reasons’ cited by the FAA, sparking concerns over lack of official explanation and economic impact.
Pam Bondi’s House Hearing Heats Up Amid Epstein File Scrutiny
Attorney General Pam Bondi clashed sharply with Democratic lawmakers during a House Judiciary Committee hearing, facing intense questioning over the Department of Justice’s handling of Jeffrey Epstein files and accusations of political weaponization.
El Paso Airport Airspace Reopens Swiftly After Brief, Contentious Halt
El Paso International Airport’s airspace reopened Wednesday morning, just hours after the FAA announced a 10-day closure, sparking confusion and conflicting official explanations regarding alleged Mexican cartel drone activity.
New Orleans Balances Festivity with Heightened Security Amidst New Leadership
New Orleans is navigating a period of significant change, with a new Archbishop embracing local traditions, while city officials and federal agencies implement heightened security measures to ensure public safety during the ongoing festival season, including Mardi Gras.
Marie-Louise Arsenault to Lead 24•60 Friday Editions
Veteran media personality Marie-Louise Arsenault has been named to lead the Friday editions of the program “24•60,” marking a significant change in the popular broadcast’s weekly lineup.
ICE Detains Irish Citizen Seamus Culleton Despite US Work Permit
Irish citizen Seamus Culleton remains detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Texas, despite holding a valid U.S. work permit and having a pending marriage-based green card application. His detention has sparked international attention amid his pleas for…
Bithumb’s Bitcoin Error Sparks Calls for Global Regulatory Clarity
A massive Bitcoin misallocation at South Korea’s Bithumb exchange in February 2026 has become a crucial case study, intensifying global regulatory debates on asset custody and oversight for centralized crypto platforms.