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Peru's foreign and defense ministers have resigned in protest after the interim president stalled a $3.5 billion deal to purchase 24 US F-16 fighter jets.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has dismissed Navy Secretary John Phelan following a period of internal friction.
U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan has been dismissed from his position, according to a report by Reuters. No reason for the termination was provided.
Florida Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick's status as a member of the House of Representatives is uncertain as a potential expulsion vote is expected this week.
The U.S. Senate is initiating a series of votes on Wednesday as Republicans advance a plan to fund Department of Homeland Security immigration agencies without Democratic support.
US President Donald Trump alleged without evidence that a Virginia referendum approving a congressional redistricting plan was rigged, while a county judge moved to block the measure.
Phase 1 of the West Bengal Assembly elections is underway today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens, particularly young voters and women, to participate in the polling.
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has dismissed Navy Secretary John Phelan, marking another leadership change within the department.
Approximately 9 million names have been removed from the voter registration rolls in the Indian state of West Bengal, two weeks before scheduled elections. Opposition groups have expressed significant concern regarding the mass removal.
The United Kingdom is nearing the implementation of legislation that would impose a lifetime ban on the sale of tobacco and vape products to individuals born after 2008.
Kevin Warsh told senators he would act independently if confirmed as Federal Reserve chair, denying that President Donald Trump pressured him on interest rates. Warsh stated he would not serve as a "sock puppet" for the administration.
The House Ethics Committee is calling for individuals with sexual misconduct complaints to step forward following the resignations of two representatives linked to allegations.
The Pentagon announced the resignation of U.S. Secretary of the Navy Phelan. First Deputy Secretary Hung Cao will serve as acting secretary, according to Pentagon public affairs assistant Parnell.
A Virginia judge halted the implementation of a plan to redraw the state’s congressional maps that was approved Tuesday by voters and would have resulted in more US House seats for Democrats.
A Virginia judge has blocked the state from certifying the results of a referendum on Democratic-drawn congressional maps, ruling that both the referendum and the underlying legislation are unconstitutional.
House Republicans are declining to bring a bipartisan Senate bill to the floor that would end the current shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.
The Pentagon has dismissed US Navy Secretary Phelan, according to an unnamed source.
The U.S. Senate has rejected a measure aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's authority to deploy military force against Iran. This vote marks the fifth unsuccessful attempt by lawmakers to restrict the President's military powers regarding the country.
Navy Secretary John Phelan is stepping down from his position effective immediately, according to a statement from a Pentagon spokesman.
Navy Secretary John Phelan is resigning from his position effective immediately, according to Defense Department spokesman Sean Parnell. The announcement provided no specific reason for the departure.
The U.S. Senate failed to secure sufficient votes to pass a motion to discharge S.J.Res.114, the Iran War Powers Resolution introduced by Baldwin.
U.S. Representative James Comer, chairman of the House Oversight Committee, stated that committee members are open to President Donald Trump pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell to facilitate her cooperation with a congressional investigation.
Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan is departing the administration, according to the Pentagon.
The Turkish parliament passed a bill on Wednesday evening that prohibits social media usage for individuals under the age of 15.
The FBI has launched an investigation into a New York Times reporter following her reporting on FBI Director Kash Patel. The report alleged that Patel utilized bureau personnel to provide government security and transportation for his girlfriend.
The U.S. Senate is currently voting on a War Powers Resolution introduced by Senator Baldwin. The resolution aims to place legislative checks on the president regarding ongoing military actions.
The Greek parliament has voted to lift the immunity of 13 lawmakers to facilitate an investigation by the European Union into alleged fraud involving agricultural subsidies.
President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has withdrawn from the nomination, according to Politico.
Newly released documents reveal the Trump administration established a legal framework permitting hundreds of millions of dollars in anonymous private donations for a White House ballroom project while restricting federal conflict-of-interest reviews.
White House Press Secretary Leavitt stated that the blockade remains effective.