Politics

Top leaders of Cuba’s communist regime, including figurehead Miguel Díaz-Canel, were hit with new U.S. visa restrictions Friday on the fourth anniversary of the July 11, 2021 anti-communist protests. The State Department sanctioned key officials for their roles in the violent repression of peaceful demonstrators, holding them accountable for grave human rights abuses.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it has approved a petition to use gardenia (genipin) blue as a food dye.

Former President Joe Biden admitted to The New York Times that he did not individually approve each name for the categorical pardons affecting large groups of people, although he defended the use of the autopen.

MIT professor Junot Díaz tells the New York Times Superman’s “all‑American” patriotism feels outdated amid modern immigration debates.

President Trump praised the Secret Service but said they “had a bad day” during the Butler rally shooting, acknowledging security lapses.

Former Democratic advisor slams NYC mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani’s resurfaced anti-police remarks, warning it could worsen crime.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R‑La.) revealed the Republican strategy following passage of President Trump’s signature legislation.

Senator Lindsey Graham (R‑SC) said President Trump is preparing a major offensive on Russia, targeting frozen assets and ramping up weapons support for Ukraine.

President Trump confirms FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino is “in good shape” after reported clash with AG Pam Bondi.

A University of Kentucky professor alleges in a forthcoming book that the American pro‑life movement overlaps with white nationalist and authoritarian populist ideologies.