Author: Amanda Martinez

At approximately 6:02pm (10:02 GMT) on Saturday, Trump was on stage, waving to a cheering crowd and beginning his usual rally speech under the midsummer sun. He was discussing the increase in border crossings by undocumented immigrants under President Joe Biden. “That chart’s a couple of months old,” Trump told the audience, “and if you want to see something really sad, take a look at what happened.” Then, at around 6:15pm (22:15 GMT), shots rang out—at least five. Trump ducked to the ground as several Secret Service agents rushed to the stage and surrounded him. A few minutes later, Trump…

At this week’s NATO summit in Washington, President Joe Biden emphasized unity among the 32 member nations, yet the influence of his predecessor, Donald Trump, was strongly felt. Trump’s NATO-skeptic stance has infused discussions with urgency and concern. Despite the outward smiles, an Eastern European diplomat revealed that Trump’s potential re-election in November looms over the summit, potentially reshaping the alliance. Biden’s efforts to stave off political challenges concerning his age have heightened fears of significant changes to NATO, an alliance deeply dependent on US military power since World War II. It seems there’s a concern about how NATO should…

Armenia’s foreign minister is setting his sights on Washington D.C. He’ll be there on July 9th and 10th, coinciding with the kick-off of the NATO summit in the U.S. capital. This trip signifies Armenia’s growing interest in the West, a shift from their traditional alliance with Russia. The Armenian foreign minister will participate in events alongside the NATO summit, including those celebrating the organization’s 75th anniversary and individual meetings with other officials. It’s important to note that Armenia isn’t a NATO member, belonging to a separate alliance led by Russia. This move towards the West comes after a souring relationship…

Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican candidate Nancy Dahlstrom for Alaska’s U.S. House race. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump praised Dahlstrom as a “winner” and a “proven fighter.” Dahlstrom, currently Alaska’s governor, is a former legislator and former commissioner of Corrections. She is running against incumbent Democrat Mary Peltola and fellow Republican Nick Begich III. All three leading candidates have secured significant endorsements, but for Republicans, Trump’s endorsement is particularly influential as he is the presumptive GOP nominee for president this year. However, Trump’s endorsement does not ensure victory in Alaska elections. In 2022, Trump…

The Supreme Court overturned a Trump-era ban on bump stocks, a firearm accessory that enables semiautomatic weapons to fire rapidly like machine guns, and was involved in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. The conservative majority on the court determined that the Trump administration did not adhere to federal law when it reversed its position and prohibited bump stocks following the 2017 Las Vegas massacre, where a gunman used assault rifles to fire over 1,000 rounds into a crowd, resulting in 60 deaths and hundreds of injuries. Justice Clarence Thomas, in a 6-3 majority opinion, argued that a…

As Donald Trump continues to pledge tax breaks for his wealthy donors while soliciting campaign contributions, DNC Rapid Response Director Alex Floyd issued the following statement about the fundraising tour: “Donald Trump consistently prioritizes the interests of his wealthiest supporters, demonstrating his willingness to prioritize their desires over the nation’s well-being. While Trump remains focused on providing tax breaks and favors to the ultra-rich, the Biden-Harris administration is committed to strengthening the economy for working Americans from the ground up and the middle out. In November, voters will remember Trump’s allegiance to his extreme MAGAnomics agenda and opt instead for…