Politics

U.S. signals shift if no progress made in Ukraine talks

May 4, 2025

WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department reiterated its warning that the Trump administration may scale back its role as a mediator between Ukraine and Russia. What You Need To Know The U.S. State Department reiterated its warning that the Trump administration may scale back its role as a mediator between Ukraine and Russia State Department […]

Trump approves first weapons shipment to Ukraine since becoming president, report says, after minerals deal agreed – as it happened

May 4, 2025

From 13h ago 12.21 EDT Trump approves first export of US military equipment to Ukraine since assuming presidency – report Donald Trump has approved the first export of American military equipment to Ukraine since assuming the presidency, The Times has reported, following the signing of the long-anticipated minerals deal between Washington and Kyiv. The Trump […]

Trump’s first 100 days: America First president is overturning the world order

May 4, 2025

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump holds a letter from Britain's King Charles as he meets with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 27, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab Item 1 of 5 FILE PHOTO: U.S. […]

Zelensky doubles down on Crimea and says Ukraine will NOT hand it over to Russia – after a beaming Vladimir Putin welcomed US negotiator Steve Witkoff to Moscow for ‘peace deal’ talks

May 3, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has doubled down on Crimea, rejecting any suggestion Ukraine will hand over the region to the Kremlin after a beaming Vladimir Putin welcomed Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff for peace talks. Yesterday a video published by Russian state media, showed Putin welcoming the US negotiator exchanging a few words in English […]

So far Congress has stayed out of Trump’s way, but pressure tests lie ahead

May 3, 2025

So far Congress has stayed out of Trump's way, but pressure tests lie ahead toggle caption Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images If President Trump has adopted the Silicon Valley ethos of "move fast and break things" for his second term, then "move slow and get out of the way" could be the corresponding marching orders on Capitol […]

Who is Diana Fox Carney? What to know about the wife of Canada’s PM

May 3, 2025

Who is Diana Fox Carney? What to know about the wife of Canada's PM As election day got underway on Monday, and went well into the night, Liberal Leader Mark Carney’s wife, Diana Fox Carney, remained by his side. They were seen together at the polls in Ottawa in the afternoon. And then, as Carney’s […]

French independent studio’s first video game draws fans

May 3, 2025

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General strike

May 3, 2025

Hello, friends and readers! And happy Saturday (and congratulations on making it through another week)! And what a week it’s been. The Trump regime continued its assault on America’s people and institutions, “deporting” 2-year-old U.S. citizens and arresting state judges on dubious charges. And the chaos continued, with the Secretary of Defense doing his best […]

Trump’s 100 day fight with democracy

May 3, 2025

Trump's 100 day fight with democracy Your browser does not support the audio element. 0:00 / 0:00 In the short period which has elapsed since Donald Trump took office (again) in January, he has slashed public health funding, gone after education, attacked media freedom, and challenged the authority of the legal system of the courts. […]

Seattle Pride faces budget shortfall as corporate sponsorships dwindle amid anti-DEI shift

May 3, 2025

Seattle Pride reportedly faces an uncertain future as corporations turn away from diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. In recent years, Pride parades have been funded by major corporations, but the shift against DEI and identity-politics across American business and culture is reportedly beginning to take its toll. Seattle Pride, centered in one of the […]