President Donald Trump delivered pointed criticism of the Affordable Care Act during his State of the Union address Tuesday evening, outlining his administration's alternative approach to American healthcare financing. The president's remarks focused on what he characterized as a fundamental transfer of wealth from taxpayers to insurance corporations since the implementation … [Read more...] about Trump Targets Insurance Companies in State of the Union Healthcare Proposal
Texas Congressman Faces Bipartisan Calls to Resign Amid Affair Allegations
A scandal engulfing Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales has exposed deep fissures within the Republican caucus and raised troubling questions about conduct and accountability in the halls of Congress. Representative Gonzales, a 45-year-old Republican representing Texas's 23rd Congressional District, now faces mounting calls for his resignation from fellow party members following … [Read more...] about Texas Congressman Faces Bipartisan Calls to Resign Amid Affair Allegations
Peace Talks Stall as Russia Maintains Hard Line on Ukrainian Territory
As the war in Ukraine enters its fifth year this Tuesday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's public demeanor has shifted markedly from defiant resolve to barely concealed exasperation. The change reflects a grim reality: despite months of American-led negotiations, the fundamental obstacles to peace remain as intractable as ever. Ukraine has successfully prevented Russia's … [Read more...] about Peace Talks Stall as Russia Maintains Hard Line on Ukrainian Territory
Gaza Tunnel System Reveals Hamas Infrastructure as Israeli Forces Continue Operations
GAZA CITY, Gaza — The facts on the ground in Gaza tell a stark story of the infrastructure that Hamas built beneath one of the world's most densely populated areas, and the challenges that now stand in the way of reconstruction. In the Shujaiya neighborhood of Gaza City, Israeli military forces revealed this week what they describe as an extensive tunnel network that served as … [Read more...] about Gaza Tunnel System Reveals Hamas Infrastructure as Israeli Forces Continue Operations
French Government Restricts US Ambassador’s Access Following Ministry Snub
France has taken the unusual step of restricting American Ambassador Charles Kushner's access to senior government officials after he declined to appear for a summons from the French Foreign Ministry. The diplomatic friction centers on comments made regarding the death of a French activist. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot addressed the matter Tuesday in an interview … [Read more...] about French Government Restricts US Ambassador’s Access Following Ministry Snub