Alan Greenspan, the noted former central banker, had a significant intellectual relationship with Ayn Rand, author of the influential 1957 novel Atlas Shrugged. This novel is a favorite among conservatives and was recognized by the Library of Congress as a book that has shaped America. Greenspan and Rand first met when Greenspan was in his […]
José Luis Ábalos, once a minister in the government of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has been convicted of bribery. The decision intensifies a crisis for Mr. Sánchez’ circle. Spain’s highest court has sentenced a former top official of the country’s governing Socialist Party to 24 years in prison for bribery and other acts of corruption. […]
A federal judge in Minnesota has quashed subpoenas issued by the Justice Department against state and local officials. The ruling, made public on Monday, highlights what the court described as a politically motivated and improper use of the grand jury process by the Trump administration. These subpoenas were part of the administration’s intense immigration crackdown […]
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces a pivotal moment in assessing his political influence as his endorsed candidates compete against more establishment-aligned Democrats in New York’s congressional primaries. Mamdani’s successful mayoral campaign in 2025 marked a significant victory for the political left. As a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), he now […]
The Trump administration announced a proposal to increase fees for legal immigrants applying for U.S. citizenship. The planned fee hike would raise costs by $570, significantly affecting applicants. Under the proposal from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), fees for paper applications will rise from $760 to $1,330. For online applications, the increase goes […]
The British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announced his resignation on Monday. He stepped down after pressure from his own party following mistakes that damaged his popularity. Starmer won a landslide electoral victory two years ago with promises of stable leadership and economic growth. He will serve as interim Prime Minister until the Labour Party elects […]
Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain announced his resignation on Monday amid internal strife within the Labour Party. He has set the stage for Andy Burnham, formerly the mayor of Greater Manchester, to potentially assume the position of the next leader. Starmer will continue as prime minister until a new party leader is chosen by […]
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday. This move was driven by his own party after missteps eroded voter trust following a significant election win two years ago. Starmer pledged steady leadership and economic growth, but admitted he will step down as the Labour Party’s leader until a successor is chosen. There […]
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — In a closely contested presidential runoff, conservative outsider Abelardo de la Espriella has taken a narrow lead in Colombia. Leading with 49.7% of the votes, de la Espriella surpassed progressive candidate Iván Cepeda, who garnered 48.7%, according to nearly complete electoral results. However, election officials have yet to declare an official […]
In 2025, demonstrators gathered outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., holding signs demanding the protection of minority voting rights. Their presence followed the Supreme Court’s decision not to review a significant lower court ruling concerning the Voting Rights Act. On Monday, the court announced its refusal to hear a lawsuit originating from Arkansas. […]