Author: Press Room
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on Sunday that a photo circulating online showed an IDF soldier wielding a hammer over the head of a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon, committing to take “appropriate measures” against those involved. The outrageous image of desecration of Christian iconography surfaced in the context of an ongoing Israeli invasion of Lebanon that President Donald Trump claimed had entered a ceasefire period to allow for peace talks on Thursday. The text of the IDF statement on the matter stated only that “the photograph depicts an IDF soldier operating in southern Lebanon” and did not…
On Friday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Lead,” host Jake Tapper said that getting Europe to spend more on NATO is “Absolutely” “an achievement of” President Donald Trump. British Ambassador to the U.S. Christian Turner responded to a question on Trump’s criticism of NATO by saying, “I’ll say something that you might not expect me to, which is to praise President Trump’s leadership on demanding the burden-sharing of Europe on NATO.” Tapper then cut in to respond, “No. I’m actually used to Europeans doing that, because it’s true. It’s an achievement of his. Absolutely.” Turner then said, “You’re exactly right. And…
Rumen Radev, the leader of Progressive Bulgaria, has pushed for more “critical thinking and pragmatism” in EU foreign policy The winner of the Bulgarian parliamentary election, Progressive Bulgaria’s Rumen Radev, has called for dialogue with Russia to be restored. The former president has led the newly formed left-leaning populist party to a landslide victory on a platform of critical dialogue with Brussels and pragmatism towards Moscow.Speaking to reporters after the first exit polls showed his party well in the lead, the EU-skeptic Radev said Bulgaria would remain “on its European path,” but argued that Sofia and the bloc both need…
When Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney looks across the southern border to his country’s near neighbour he doesn’t like what he sees. So great is his disappointment Carney announced Sunday that Canada’s historic reliance on the U.S. must be diminished by inking trade deals elsewhere. “The world is more dangerous and divided,” Carney said in a 10-minute video address, adding “the U.S. has fundamentally changed its approach to trade, raising its tariffs to levels last seen during the Great Depression.” “Many of our former strengths, based on our close ties to America, have become weaknesses. Weaknesses that we must correct,”…
On Friday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Lead,” British Ambassador to the U.S. Christian Turner praised “President Trump’s leadership on demanding the burden-sharing of Europe on NATO.” Host Jake Tapper asked, “You heard the President bringing up NATO in a now-familiar refrain of his, badmouthing NATO, badmouthing the alliance, which includes the U.K. — I don’t need to remind you — saying, now, countries in NATO are offering to help when it comes to keeping the Strait of Hormuz safe for unfettered travel. He said, I don’t want your help. We had an expert — former deputy national intelligence director —…
For the past six weeks, as this US-Israeli war with Iran has played out, the economic impact of the conflict has gotten a lot of attention. And rightfully so. As anyone who’s consumed any news about this war knows well by now, the Strait of Hormuz is a major energy chokepoint, the Iranian government did exactly what they said they were going to do if Trump and Netanyahu ordered this attack and started blocking ships tied in any way to the government’s attacking them from passing through the Strait, and the US, Israeli, or really any other government have not…
Spanish socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Sunday announced Spain will propose to the European Union it “breaks” its Association Agreement with Israel over the ongoing war in Iran. Sánchez made the announcement during an event of the ruling Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) at the municipality of Gibraleón ahead of an upcoming Andalusian regional election and detailed that Spain will bring forward the proposal on Tuesday to “put a stop” to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu over the ongoing war in Iran. Sánchez argued that the war in Iran, which he described as a “colossal mistake,” is costing thousands of human lives, displacing millions of…
On Friday’s broadcast of Newsmax TV’s “Rob Schmitt Tonight,” Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-CA) defended his vote to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians by saying that revoking the status won’t cause a significant number to be deported because any efforts will be tied up in court and there are so many Haitians with TPS and if TPS is ended for them in one stroke, “they’re going to be even more of a drain on our public welfare system, because now they don’t have the ability to work. But, even more importantly, once they’ve made that decision that they’re going…
The FISA punt is setting up a chaotic stretch on Capitol Hill, with GOP infighting now threatening to jam up other Republican priorities. After a dramatic collapse on the House floor, GOP leaders have 10 days to find a path forward on Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act before the law expires April 30. The timing couldn’t be worse. President Donald Trump’s June 1 deadline to pass immigration enforcement funding and reopen DHS is fast approaching, and Republicans are already running out of runway. Early this week, Senate Budget Chair Lindsey Graham is expected to release text of…
The Trump administration’s unprecedented interference – including kidnapping Maduro – risks a historic backlash, Gustavo Petro has said Latin America could explode in a “rebellion” against the US if it doesn’t rethink its approach to the region, Colombian President Gustavo Petro has warned, citing the raid on Caracas and kidnapping of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.In an interview with El Pais published on Saturday, Petro lashed out at the US sanctions against him, portraying them as a tool of political extortion, comparing Washington’s approach to colonialism.The US Treasury blacklisted Petro, his wife, son, and interior minister in October 2025, citing their…