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Democrat Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY) is upping his rhetoric against President Donald Trump, referring to the duly elected commander-in-chief as “America’s chief insurrectionist” just days after yet another failed assassination attempt. Nadler used the divisive and false description this week as he promoted legislation to ban Trump’s name from appearing on federal buildings. “Donald Trump is a convicted felon, a twice impeached president, and America’s chief insurrectionist,” Nadler said, concluding that Trump’s name on a federal building or monument would be associated with “tyranny” as well. “His name is unfit to honor our nation’s buildings. I am proud to introduce…

Abu Dhabi’s break with the cartel could flood markets, rattle prices, and redraw power lines from Riyadh to Moscow The United Arab Emirates has announced its withdrawal from OPEC and the OPEC+ format effective May 1, 2026, ending nearly six decades of membership. This marks the largest institutional disruption to the oil production coordination system since the establishment of the expanded OPEC+ format in 2016 and is perceived by the market as a step towards weakening the group’s ability to influence global oil prices.At the same time, the move reflects Abu Dhabi’s strategic course towards maximizing its own production and…

First Lady Melania Trump hosted King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom at the White House on Tuesday as part of a state visit, wearing a regal ensemble in a soft ivory and sand color palette. For the second day of the state visit with the British Royals, Mrs. Trump wore a silk and wool skirt suit from Ralph Lauren with exquisite gold button closure. Mrs. Trump, working with her longtime stylist Hervé Pierre, paired the suit with an Eric Javits “Gondolier” boater hat — the same hat designer who created the first lady’s iconic inaugural boater hat. The…

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said before meeting King Charles III he wanted to advocate on behalf of India over their demands for a precious diamond from the British crown jewels. Following a successful day in Washington DC for King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla on Tuesday, where their Royal Highnesses exchanged speeches with President Donald Trump, addressed Congress, and were treated to a White House banquet, the pair travelled on to New York on Wednesday. Both King and Queen made a pilgrimage to the 9/11 Memorial in Manhattan before separately visiting chosen charities. 67 British citizens died on 9/11,…

CNN reported on Tuesday that the Justice Department has indicted former FBI Director James Comey for a second time. CNN cited two sources familiar that Comey would be indicted for the second time, although the charges remain unclear. The Justice Department indicted the former FBI Director last September, when the Department of Justice (DOJ) accused him of lying to Congress over leaks to the press. The case was dismissed last year by a federal judge who believed that the interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia was improperly appointed to the position. Fox News reported that this indictment…

By Timofey Bordachev, Program Director of the Valdai ClubThe dramatic events of the first months of 2026 offer a useful lens through which to assess the evolving role of the world’s major powers. Among those often cast as architects of a new international order, China stands out, arguably even ahead of Russia and the United States, both of which remain preoccupied with their rivalry in Europe.For decades, China’s rise has been one of the central forces shaping global change. As far back as the late 20th century, Henry Kissinger argued that China’s growing importance would prove more consequential than even…

The Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday that next week’s annual Victory Day parade will be conducted without tanks, missiles, or other heavy military equipment, due to the “current operational situation” in Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov more explicitly blamed the threat of “terrorist activity” from Ukraine as the reason for scaling back the parade. “All measures are being taken to minimize the danger,” Peskov said. Victory Day is Russia’s holiday to commemorate victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. During the quarter-century reign of nationalist strongman Vladimir Putin, the event has increasingly become an opportunity to push a…

Comedian and HBO late-night host Bill Maher clashed with actor-comedian and Arrested Development star David Cross on gender transitioning children as young as three. The two sparred on Maher’s Club Random podcast, during which the subject of gender transitioning for kids became a hot subject of debate. “Good luck with President Vance,” Maher told Cross as the two clashed over how left-wing extremism turned voters toward Trump. “As I always say to my woke friends, we voted for [Kamala Harris]. You’re just why she lost,” Maher asserted. When it came to transgenderism for children, Cross said that his eight-year-old daughter befriended two trans…

Thom Tillis took on President Donald Trump’s administration in a monthslong battle to quash the criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell — and won. Now he’s urging those around the president to take his latest ultimatum seriously — that he won’t confirm for attorney general anyone who excuses the events of Jan. 6, 2021. “Hopefully they’ll take me at my word when I say anybody who equivocated on the Jan. 6 rioters, I just can’t support,” the North Carolina Republican said about Justice Department nominees. Tillis has major leverage as a member of the Judiciary Committee, where Republicans…

Police have released bodycam footage showing officers detaining a suspect who allegedly stabbed two Jewish men on the streets of London on Wednesday.Both victims are in stable condition, while the suspect, a 45-year-old British national of Somali origin, remains in custody, the Metropolitan Police said.“The suspect also attempted to stab police officers and was Tasered before being arrested. No officers were injured,” police said, adding that the attack had been declared a terrorist incident.Police are also investigating whether the suspect was involved in a separate stabbing earlier that day in southeast London, which left one person lightly injured.UK Prime Minister…