Barack Obama says he doesn’t want to become a ‘commentator’ like Jon Stewart The former president added: ‘By the way, I’m glad Jon’s doing it’ The Independent UK · May 4
Barack Obama reveals that Donald Trump has caused ‘genuine tension’ in his marriage to Michelle: ‘It frustrates her’ Through the Biden era, Obama remained a prominent face in the party and one actively sought out by Democrats in tough races The Independent UK · May 4
Scoop: Dems' foreign policy group prepping for 2028 It aims to help potential presidential candidates and address party divisions. Axios · May 3
Donald Trump Claims Doctor Called Him a 'Mad Genius' After 'Tough' Brain Test Donald Trump's latest rally riff about a doctor calling him a 'mad genius' after a brain test has intensified focus on his age, health and his need to prove he remains mentally sharp. International Business Times UK · May 3
A Pointless War: How Iran Hawks Finally Got Their Way President Donald Trump and his predecessors spent decades putting the U.S. on a path toward war against Iran. Reason · May 2
Trump's Cognitive Test Remarks at The Villages Ignite Online Backlash After Aiming Jabs at Senior Supporters President Trump's remarks at The Villages questioning his supporters' intelligence have sparked backlash, highlighting risks of his blunt rhetoric and potential political fallout among core voters. International Business Times UK · May 2
Fugees rapper Pras turns himself in to begin 14-year prison sentence Michel was convicted in 2023 of charges including conspiracy and acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government The Independent UK · May 1
Why the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline doesn’t actually constrain presidents May 1, 2026, marks the 60th day of Operation Epic Fury in Iran – a symbolically significant date designating when a president who has mounted unilateral military operations must receive Congressional approval or wind it down. The Conversation · May 1
Fugees rapper Pras Michel turns himself in for 14-year prison sentence but will still appeal Fugees rapper Pras Michel has turned himself in to start his 14-year prison sentence following his conviction in 2023. BANG Premier · May 1
DACA renewal delays leave ‘Dreamers’ without status and fearing detention Some of the program’s beneficiaries have waited months for an answer, only to see their deadline pass without a decision The Independent UK · May 1
Fighting racism 'must be at heart of presidential debate', French mayor tells RFI France needs to take concrete action to tackle growing racism before the 2027 presidential election, the newly installed mayor of Saint-Denis Bally Bagayoko tells RFI, after facing racist abuse in the weeks following his election in mid-March. Radio France Internationale · May 1
Hillary Clinton Calls Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling "Overlooks Reality For a Self-Serving Right-Wing Fantasy" Hillary Clinton accused the Supreme Court's conservative majority of demolishing what remained of the Voting Rights Act, warning that Republican-led states are already moving to redraw congressional maps in ways that could dilute Black voting power. Latin Times · Apr 30
Trump Demands Cognitive Exam for Every President — Claims Obama and Biden Wouldn't Have Passed President Trump proposes mandatory cognitive tests for presidential and vice-presidential candidates, aiming to ensure mental fitness and prevent unfit leaders from taking office. International Business Times UK · Apr 30
Trump tells Merz to ‘fix his broken country’ in new attack on German chancellor US president’s latest outburst comes a day after he suggested a ‘possible reduction’ in US troops in Germany The Guardian - UK · Apr 30
International Business Times UK · Apr 30 'The Era of Democracy is Over': SCOTUS Effectively Kills Voting Rights Act in Stunning 6-3 Ruling The US Supreme Court's ruling narrows a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, potentially reducing minority voting power and prompting significant political and legal implications.
Axios · Apr 30 Musk casts himself as AI's good guy in testimony vs. OpenAI OpenAI puts Musk's motives on trial.
Latin Times · Apr 29 Obama, Newsom, Pelosi, AOC and More Democrats Slam Supreme Court Ruling on Louisiana Districts as Threat to Fair Representation A sweeping U.S. Supreme Court decision weakening a core provision of the Voting Rights Act has triggered immediate and forceful reactions from Democratic leaders, who warn the ruling could reshape electoral maps nationwide and erode minority voting power ahead of upcoming elections.
International Business Times · Apr 29 Elon Musk Says He Warned Obama About AI Risks as $100 Billion OpenAI Lawsuit Heads to Trial Elon Musk testified he warned Barack Obama about AI dangers in 2015 as his massive lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman moves forward.
The Mary Sue · Apr 29 USA to Celebrate 250th Year With Trump’s Face on Passport The latest iconography project of President Donald Trump involves the United States passport. For the 250th anniversary of the country, commemorative passports with Trump’s face will be issued.
The Mary Sue · Apr 29 Donald Trump decided on a mentalist, not a comedian, for entertainment at WHCD 2026. So Kimmel delivers the brutal roast on his own stage Donald Trump is set to attend the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April 25, 2026, but the event won’t include its usual centerpiece – a comedian roasting the president. Instead, the White House Correspondents’ Association picked mentalist Oz Pearlman as the headliner. Jimmy Kimmel wasn’t having it. On his show,…
The Times of India · Apr 29 Random Musing: Why a gunman at the White House Correspondents' Dinner epitomises American idiosyncrasy Jean Paul-Sartre once said: Freedom is what you do with what’s been done to you, and America – with its freedom from Britain and other colonial powers – develop its own peculiarities, one of which is the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, a night where the press and the White House…
The Times of India · Apr 29 10 unexpected jobs US Presidents did that will surprise you Many of the United States’ most influential presidents led ordinary lives before entering politics, working in jobs such as farming, coaching, entertainment, or retail. Long before gaining national and global prominence, their early experiences helped shape key skills like discipline, communication, and public engagement.
We Got This Covered · Apr 28 ‘I could go on’: Stephen King just named every president who caught a bullet and Congress still can’t act As usual, Stephen King has no time for stupidity.
The Guardian - US · Apr 28 JD Vance’s key role in Iran talks presents him with a thorny predicament Vice-president faces challenges as he assumes potential role of point man in endeavor to end a war he opposed
We Got This Covered · Apr 27 ‘Politics was built to PREVENT violence’: Former GOP Rep Adam Kinzinger joins leaders condemning political violence after traumatic WHCD shooting No negotiation or discussion can happen with a gun.