Former President Barack Obama said during the dedication of his presidential center in Chicago on Thursday that America’s Founders fell “terribly short” of the Declaration of Independence’s promise, while casting the nation’s story as one of generations coming together to make the union “more perfect.” “The success of this experiment was never a given,” Obama … Read more
In today’s edition, Jonathan Allen explores what comes next for President Donald Trump on Iran after signing an agreement to end the war.
The Russian President is facing growing domestic discontent after a series of successful attacks by the Ukrainian Army, including a major attack on Moscow.
City councillor who ran on expanding childcare, education and housing slated for office after opponent concedes Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George is slated to be the next mayor of Washington DC after her opponent conceded on Thursday. Lewis George, a city council member, ran on a platform of expanding childcare, education and housing, and revoking … Read more
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Move to dismantle $368m sea observatory initiative faced opposition from experts and lawmakers The Donald Trump administration has reversed its decision to dismantle a $368m deep-sea observation system following an outcry from lawmakers and ocean experts. On Thursday, the National Science Foundation announced that it would halt plans to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative, stating: … Read more
US defence secretary addresses allies in latest attempt to get Europe to raise military budgets Pete Hegseth has announced a review of US military presence across Europe, in a combative address to Nato allies where he threatened to cut force numbers in countries spending the least on defence. The US defence secretary, speaking at a … Read more
The White House took aim at former President Barack Obama ahead of Friday’s grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center, contrasting President Donald Trump’s government construction projects to the 44th president’s. “President Trump continues to implement long-overdue and necessary renovations to beautify Washington, D.C., and our nation’s treasured monuments as we approach our historic 250th … Read more
York Revolution were celebrating Pride Night MLB players have also pushed back on Pride A professional baseball team has chosen to forfeit a game after some of its players refused to participate in the club’s Pride Night. York Revolution had arranged for players to wear uniforms with rainbow sleeves during their game against the Southern … Read more
JULY 25, 2004 — Illinois State Sen. Barack Obama (D) joined Meet the Press for the first time after being selected to deliver the keynote address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention — a speech that would help launch him onto the national political stage and change the trajectory of his career.
