A bipartisan coalition of four moderate Republican lawmakers and Democrats successfully forced a House vote on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies for three years, bypassing GOP leadership. The move, driven by concerns over rising healthcare costs and the expiration of current subsidies, sets the stage for a January 2026 vote.
Ongoing legal and political battles over gerrymandering continue to shape electoral maps across the United States, raising significant concerns about partisan dominance, voter representation, and potential civil tension. Recent court decisions and legislative actions in states like Texas, Alabama, and North Carolina highlight the persistent struggle to define fair electoral districts.
Germany's far-right AfD party announced plans to host a congress in Berlin in February, inviting US State Department officials, members of Congress, and Republican-linked groups. The move aims to deepen connections with the US Republican Party, particularly the 'Make America Great Again' movement, amidst ongoing efforts to build international legitimacy.
Indiana's state Senate voted 31-19 to reject a redistricting bill aimed at creating more Republican-favorable congressional districts. The move came despite months of intense pressure from former President Donald Trump, marking a significant rebuke from within his own party.
Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has died after collapsing in his office on Thursday, December 11, 2025. He was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent has stated that several Democrat-led states are obstructing key provisions of the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act,' a federal tax relief measure signed into law on July 4, 2025. Bessent claims these actions prevent residents from receiving significant tax cuts, including 'No Tax on Tips' and 'No Tax on Overtime.'
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Citing a lack of protection from his former party and a desire to support President Bola Tinubu, Fubara's move follows a protracted political crisis in the state and reshapes the regional political landscape.
Germany is embroiled in a contentious debate over whether to ban the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. This comes as the far-right party has seen a significant surge in popularity, becoming the second-largest in the Bundestag, and following its classification as a 'confirmed right-wing extremist endeavor' by the domestic intelligence agency.
Eileen Higgins has won the Miami mayoral runoff election, becoming the city's first Democratic mayor since 1997 and the first woman to hold the office. Her victory ends nearly three decades of Republican leadership in the officially nonpartisan role, defeating Republican opponent Emilio Gonzalez with approximately 59% of the vote.
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in Trump v. Slaughter, a pivotal case challenging the President's authority to remove federal regulators from independent agencies without cause. The decision could redefine executive power and the independence of bodies like the FTC, potentially overturning a 90-year-old precedent.
US Democrats are pressing the Trump administration to release video footage of a second strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean from September 2, 2025. The incident, which resulted in the deaths of two survivors clinging to wreckage, has sparked accusations of unlawfulness and potential war crimes, with lawmakers demanding transparency and a full investigation.
A heated debate continues in Germany over whether to ban the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. The party was classified as a 'confirmed right-wing extremist endeavor' by the domestic intelligence agency in May 2025, intensifying calls for a ban, though legal hurdles are significant and opinions on the effectiveness of such a measure remain divided.
The FBI has arrested Brian Cole Jr., 30, of Woodbridge, Virginia, in connection with pipe bombs placed outside the DNC and RNC headquarters on the eve of the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. Cole faces charges including use of an explosive device, marking a significant breakthrough in the nearly five-year investigation.
Spain's Popular Party (PP) and the far-right Vox party have shown consistent division regarding censure motions against Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's government. While Vox has initiated two such motions, the PP has either voted against or abstained, highlighting strategic disagreements on challenging the Socialist-led coalition.
Florida, Indiana, Iowa, and Ohio have settled lawsuits with the Department of Homeland Security, agreeing to share driver's license data. This data will be used with the expanded SAVE program to identify alleged noncitizen voters, a move aimed at enhancing election integrity but raising concerns among voting rights advocates.
Former President Donald Trump's unprecedented push to redraw congressional districts mid-decade to bolster Republican House majority is facing significant resistance from elected officials in both parties and legal challenges, with courts blocking new maps in Texas and several GOP-led states refusing to comply.
Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) has publicly criticized congressional Republicans for their silence regarding former President Donald Trump's recent social media posts, which included threats of 'death' and accusations of 'seditious behavior' against six Democratic lawmakers. Trump's remarks followed a video released by the lawmakers, all military or intelligence veterans, urging service members to refuse illegal orders. House Speaker Mike Johnson offered a tempered response, while other Democrats condemned the threats as dangerous.
Six Democratic lawmakers, all military veterans, released a video urging U.S. service members to refuse unlawful orders, citing their oath to the Constitution. President Trump condemned the message as 'seditious behavior,' leading to heightened tensions between Congress and the White House.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed an emergency appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court to defend the state's newly enacted congressional map. This action follows a lower federal court's preliminary injunction that blocked the map's use for the 2026 elections, citing likely racial gerrymandering. Justice Samuel Alito has temporarily restored the map while the high court considers the appeal.
President Donald Trump is scheduled to host New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House today, November 21, 2025. The high-stakes meeting will focus on critical issues such as affordability and public safety, following Mamdani's historic election victory and a period of public animosity between the two leaders.
