President Donald Trump on Friday urged Russia to take swift action toward ending the war in Ukraine, stating “too many people [are] DYING” in what he called a “terrible and senseless war.” His statement came as Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg in an effort to broker a ceasefire.
Ecuador's presidential runoff election reaches a boiling point as incumbent Daniel Noboa and socialist challenger Luisa González concluded their campaigns Thursday with sharply contrasting rallies in Guayaquil. The Sunday vote will determine if Noboa, a 37-year-old political outsider, retains power or if Ecuador returns to the socialist policies of the Rafael Correa era.
Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) has launched his campaign for Colorado governor in the 2026 race, joining an increasingly crowded Democratic field. His announcement included sharp attacks on former President Donald Trump and emphasized Colorado's rising cost of living and struggling public services.
U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has declined to block officials with the Department of Homeland Security from conducting immigration raids at churches.
The Department of Defense (DOD) cut $5.1 billion in non-essential contracts in its commitment to "strategically rebuild our military, restore accountability to the Department, cut wasteful spending, and implement the President's orders," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wrote in a memo.
Pituffik Space Base Commander Space Force Col. Susannah Meyers was removed from her position following an email commenting on Vice President JD Vance's visit to Greenland.
