Stephen A. Smith comments on his potential 2028 presidential run, while Pete Hegseth doesn't rule out strikes on fentanyl labs in Mexico. Transgender activists also storm the Iowa Capitol. Read more...

From coalition talks in Germany led by Friedrich Merz and Lars Klingbeil to a deepfake scandal in Italy, European politics are heating up. Plus, a senator in Berlin threatens to cancel a faculty. Read more...

A Republican budget blueprint, supporting Trump's agenda, passed the House amid Democratic opposition. A separate proposal to eliminate Social Security benefit taxes sparks debate about its impact. Read more...

The recent election results in Germany have created both challenges and opportunities for prominent female politicians from Hesse, including Nancy Faeser, Bettina Stark-Watzinger, and Annalena Baerbock. Read more...

A new book alleges a cover-up of Joe Biden's health decline, while a former supporter launches a new political party citing dissatisfaction with both Democrats and Republicans. Read more...

Austria forms a new coalition government, while Fico's actions and potential return as a visionary are discussed. German court convicts Afghans planning an attack on Swedish parliament. Read more...

Slovakia grapples with political maneuvering, educational shortcomings, and social issues, including discrimination against immigrants and concerns about military equipment safety. Read more...

England welcomes beavers back after centuries, a judge halts Trump's mass firings, and Nauru sells citizenship to combat rising sea levels. Read more...

This week's political news includes federal agencies requesting weekly reports from employees, JB Pritzker on Democrat messaging, and a claim of inflated numbers of transgender troops. Read more...

This article covers shifting global power dynamics, from China's growing influence in the Cook Islands to Keir Starmer's radical policy changes in the UK. Read more...

Republican lawmakers, including senators, are openly criticizing Trump's handling of the Ukraine war after the U.S. opposed a UN resolution condemning Russia. Democrats have echoed the criticism. Read more...

Recent political commentary highlights divisions within the Democratic party concerning figures like Zelensky and Fetterman, and the reliance on the Obama Coalition. Read more...

Internal divisions plague the Republican party as disagreements arise over Trump's peace initiatives and budget plans, while Democrats seize opportunities to criticize. Read more...

Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits Downing Street as reactions to a prior Trump meeting ignite political divisions in the US. A separate report details a Haitian migrant's controversial entry into the US. Read more...

Congress faces scrutiny over arms sales, potential government shutdowns, and accusations of obstruction, highlighting political tensions both domestically and internationally. Read more...

From Orbán's challenge to European unity to Russia's Middle East strategy and the plight of a man imprisoned in Serbia, global political tensions are on full display. Read more...

A summary of the week's top political news, including a potential restart of Nord Stream 2, a major drug lord extradition, and concerns over eroding rights. Read more...

House Speaker Mike Johnson alleges Democrats funded anti-GOP town hall protests. Separately, a Louisiana senator embraces RFK Jr.'s health approach, and a hazing death is under investigation. Read more...

The SPD secured a decisive victory in the Hamburg parliamentary election, with Peter Tschentscher leading the way. The CDU trails in second, while the Greens are expected to remain in government. Read more...

The US political landscape is increasingly fractured, with stark divisions emerging over issues like Trump's actions, the migrant crisis, and South Carolina's firing squad executions. Read more...