Author: David Gregoire

President Trump said he has ordered Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to open talks — one with Russia and the other with Ukraine — while praising what he called “tremendous progress” in his administration’s efforts. President Trump announced a directive that sends Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff to engage with Russian officials and instructs Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to meet with Ukrainian counterparts. That simple move signals a hands-on approach to diplomacy and defense, with the White House clearly steering its own contacts. The names involved underline the administration’s preference for trusted operators rather than…

A coalition of Democratic senators labeled ‘The Fight Club’ has publicly pushed back on Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer’s midterm plan, exposing fissures in the party’s approach to the fall elections. Republicans watching this should not be surprised; divided parties don’t win key Senate races. The group calling itself ‘The Fight Club’ is a signal that Schumer’s control over strategy is being tested by senators who think a different tack will improve their chances. That internal pressure opens an opportunity to point out Democratic disunity to voters tired of mixed messages. The dissenters argue Schumer’s strategy is too cautious…

The Supreme Court has several big cases lined up early in the new term that could shape President Trump’s time in office, and those decisions may arrive sooner than many expect. These cases touch on executive authority, criminal subpoenas, election rules, and commerce, and they will test how the high court balances the branches. Stakes are high politically and legally, and the outcomes will matter for governance and for the Republican view of constitutional limits and presidential prerogatives. It’s still early in the new term, but the Supreme Court already has several major legal battles teed up for rulings that…

Senator John Fetterman publicly slammed trends inside his party, calling out growing anti-Israel sentiment and resistance to condemning socialism, while insisting he will stand firmly with Israel and reject socialist policies. Fetterman, a high-profile Democrat from Pennsylvania, used a recent national interview to criticize fellow party members who are turning sharper against Israel and flirting with socialist rhetoric. He made clear that those moves are alarming to him and to many voters who still see Israel as a key ally. His remarks landed during a TV appearance that has prompted discussion across political circles. The senator’s tone was direct and…

The question of whether Ukraine would give up land under a U.S.-backed peace plan has returned to the center of the debate after Kyiv’s negotiators came home from intense talks with Moscow, leaving the question unresolved and the West reassessing its approach. Talks in Europe left more questions than answers about territorial concessions and security guarantees. Negotiators from Kyiv returned expecting clarity, but the public outcome was vague and politically charged. That uncertainty is exactly what opponents warned about before diplomats took the table. From a Republican perspective the idea of trading territory for a shaky promise feels backward and…

The Department of War announced Monday that an inquiry has opened into Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., over his appearance in the “Seditious Six” video that urged military members to defy their chain of command and “orders from President Donald Trump, their commander-in-chief.” The announcement landed like a surprise volley: the Department of War announced Monday it has launched an investigation into Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., for his participation in the “Seditious Six” video. Kelly is a retired Navy captain, and his involvement in a project that told service members to ignore civilian leadership has put him squarely under scrutiny. The…

A number of Democratic lawmakers are questioning the legality of a U.S. Border Patrol predictive intelligence program that singles out and detains drivers for suspicious travel inside the country. The debate centers on a Border Patrol program that uses predictive intelligence to identify vehicles and travelers who may be engaged in illegal activity. Democrats argue the program can lead to improper stops and detentions inside the United States. Republicans see it as a tool to protect the border and disrupt smuggling networks before they reach ports of entry. The program relies on patterns in travel behavior to flag suspicious trips…

President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping spoke by phone to follow up on recent in-person conversations covering Taiwan, the war in Ukraine and trade, signaling continued direct lines of communication between the two nations. President Trump spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping by phone on Monday to coordinate on Taiwan, the war in Ukraine and trade matters that the pair discussed in person one month ago. The call came as a follow-up to face-to-face talks and as global tensions remain high, so it was practical for leaders to check in directly. That kind of direct diplomacy is familiar, and…

A gunman who killed a Florida deputy earlier this week died on Saturday from injuries received in the confrontation, authorities say. The death of the shooter came several days after a deadly encounter that left a deputy dead and a community reeling. Law enforcement officials confirmed the suspect succumbed to wounds sustained during the confrontation, and they described the situation as an ongoing investigation. Families on both sides are processing the sudden string of events while authorities work to sort the facts. Local agencies immediately secured the scene and began collecting evidence, seeking clarity on what led to the fatal…

Church officials say 50 of the 303 children taken from a Catholic school in north-central Nigeria’s Niger state have escaped and are now reunited with family members, while the pope called for the immediate release of those still missing. The school authority announced on Sunday that fifty of the 303 schoolchildren abducted from the Catholic school had escaped captivity and returned to their families. The account came from the institution that runs the school and was shared as families began dealing with the shock and relief. Local leaders and church staff have been coordinating to verify identities and support the…