
What the Epstein files say about former UK ambassador to US Lord Peter Mandelson
In July 2009, Epstein wrote to Mandelson on the day he was released from jail, “Free and home.”
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The US Era of Protecting Human Rights Is Over
The Supreme Court ruled that non-US citizens can no longer sue in US courts over international human-rights violations. The American government’s abandonment of the cause is now complete, Bloomberg Opinion columnist and Harvard Law Professor Noah Feldman says. (Source: Bloomberg)
Rubio says Iran will never be able to charge tolls through Strait of Hormuz
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that Iran would never be able to charge tolls through the Strait of Hormuz, arguing it was forbidden under international law. When asked by a reporter whether the United States would be able to secure the freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, Rubio responded forcefully in […]
Tucker Carlson says ‘of course’ he’s not planning to run for president
Conservative media personality Tucker Carlson said he has no plans to seek the presidency, days after declaring that he was “out” of the Republican Party. “Of course I’m not planning to run for president,” Carlson said during an interview with podcaster Alex Jones. “I mean, of course, never said or done anything that would suggest […]
Trump says he’s ‘working on’ national concealed-carry legislation
President Donald Trump reiterated his support for national concealed-carry reciprocity legislation on Tuesday, suggesting that the White House is “working on” advancing a bill through Congress. Both congressional chambers introduced concealed-carry reciprocity bills last year. Legislation introduced by Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC) moved out of committee in October of 2025, but the Senate Judiciary Committee […]
Trump deal gives Iran access to US dollar: What to know
The Trump administration this week signaled progress in its negotiations with Iran over reopening the Strait of Hormuz and reforming its nuclear program by rolling back longstanding sanctions on Iranian oil exports. Under a 60-day license issued by the Treasury Department on Monday, Iran can now sell oil in U.S. dollars, allowing dollar-denominated trade on…
US Senate approves war powers resolution challenging Trump’s Iran war authority
Four Republicans joined Democrats to back a measure seeking to limit the US president’s military authorityUS politics live – latest updatesThe US Senate on Tuesday approved a war powers resolution preventing Donald Trump from continuing the conflict with Iran, delivering the president a significant but symbolic rebuke over a conflict that has proven unpopular with the US public.The resolution passed by a 50-48 vote, with four Republicans – Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Bill Cassidy of Louisiana and Rand Paul of Kentucky – breaking with their party to vote in favor. John Fetterman, of Pennsylvania, was the sole Democrat to vote against it. Continue reading...







