The Trump administration has officially ended preferential treatment for wind and solar energy, a move welcomed by energy experts and aligned with the President’s “American Energy Dominance” agenda. The Department of the Interior announced Thursday that subsidies and regulatory favoritism for wind and solar projects will be revoked, citing the need for grid reliability, energy security, and taxpayer accountability.
Texas voters will face 17 proposed constitutional amendments on their ballots this November 4, covering a wide range of tax, immigration, education, and public safety issues. These measures, passed by a two-thirds legislative majority, reflect a major policy push by Texas lawmakers to shape the future of the state through its foundational legal document.
Prosecutors in Italy have launched a surprise appeal to overturn the 2023 acquittal of Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini, reigniting legal battles over his 2019 decision to block a migrant-laden NGO ship from entering Italian waters. The move, which Salvini and his allies describe as “judicial warfare,” represents the latest clash between populist leaders and activist judges over national sovereignty and border control.
Russia launched a major overnight assault on Ukraine with over 300 drones and more than 30 cruise missiles, killing at least one person and injuring several others. The attack, among the largest this year, reflects a sharp escalation in Russia’s bombing campaign against Ukrainian cities.
Calls to ban Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) party — now the second-largest in the country — are escalating, sparking alarm from legal experts and historians who warn such a move could tear apart the nation’s democratic fabric. Despite receiving over ten million votes and securing official opposition status, the AfD continues to face aggressive attempts by the German left to remove it from public life.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D) sidestepped direct questions about illegal immigrants receiving Medicaid in his state during a Friday appearance on Fox News Channel’s Special Report. Pressed by host Bret Baier, Moore declined multiple opportunities to say whether he supports taxpayer-funded health care for those in the country illegally.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore, a Democrat, acknowledged the effectiveness of the Trump administration’s border security efforts during a Friday appearance on Fox News Channel’s Special Report. The admission came during a segment on immigration and public safety, marking a rare instance of bipartisan acknowledgment regarding the previous administration's policies.
Israel’s foreign minister made headlines this week by attending a high-level meeting with Syrian and Lebanese officials—a rare occurrence signaling shifting regional dynamics.
France’s National Court of Asylum has ruled that Palestinians from Gaza may now claim refugee status due to “the risk of persecution by the Israeli armed forces.”
