Putin Set to Skip Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks in Turkey: Kremlin

Both Washington and Kyiv have called for leader-level meetings to hammer out a peaceful settlement to the Ukraine war. Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Turkey this week, according to a Russian delegation list published late Wednesday by the Kremlin, despite Ukraine’s demands and Western pressure. The Kremlin’s Telegram

As Trump pushes diplomacy in Middle East, Qatar’s deals with his family spark ethics questions

As Trump pushes diplomacy in Middle East, Qatar’s deals with his family spark ethics questions – CBS News Watch CBS News As President Trump meets with Middle East leaders, his family’s business dealings in the region are drawing scrutiny. Nancy Cordes reports. Then, Margaret Brennan looks at the rise of Syria’s new leader who formerly

Missouri lawmakers seek to repeal abortion-rights amendment approved by voters

Abortion after Roe v. Wade: A further divided America Abortion after Roe v. Wade: A further divided America 05:25 Six months after Missouri voters approved an abortion-rights amendment, Republican state lawmakers on Wednesday approved a new referendum that would seek the amendment’s repeal and instead ban most abortions with exceptions for rape and incest. The

California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes pausing immigrant health care coverage expansion

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a pause to the enrollment of more low-income immigrants without legal status for state-funded health care benefits in 2026 as the state faces economic uncertainty.  Newsom outlined his nearly $332 billion state spending plan on Wednesday, revealing that California is facing a $12 billion budget deficit.  “California is under

House Democrat backs off rogue attempt to force Trump impeachment vote

Washington — Democratic Rep. Shri Thanedar of Michigan backed down from his attempt to force a vote on impeaching President Trump after it lacked support from his own party.  The House was expected to vote Wednesday evening to table Thanedar’s motion to impeach Mr. Trump for alleged high crimes and misdemeanors, which would have effectively

House Committee Advances Changes to Medicaid After Marathon Hearing

The party-line vote was a first step in bringing the budget reconciliation bill to the full House. The House Energy and Commerce Committee approved changes to Medicaid that will reduce federal spending by $712 billion over 10 years.  The approval came in a party-line 30–24 on May 14 after a marathon session lasting more than

REPLAY: Senate Reviews FAA Reauthorization Progress One Year Later

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation holds a hearing to review the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 at 10 a.m. ET on May 14. Witnesses include Franklin McIntosh, Jodi Baker, and Wayne Heibeck of the Federal Aviation Administration. Original News Source Link – Epoch TimesRunning For Office? Conservative Campaign Consulting – Election Day