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Mike Lawler ad mocked over tight clothing fit
New York Republican Congressman Mike Lawler’s latest re-election advert has drawn online mockery over the visibly tight fit of his clothing, overshadowing its political message. The 30-second video promotes his efforts to restore the federal State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction, an issue of particular relevance in high-tax states such as New York. The advert…
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Vladimir Putin shows off his driving skills as he gets behind the wheel to test new Russian motor
Vladimir Putin test-drove the new Volga K50 SUV at the brand’s plant in Nizhny Novgorod, presenting the visit as a showcase for the revival of a prominent Soviet-era Russian car name. The appearance matters because it highlights Russia’s efforts to promote domestic manufacturing, although the vehicle is based on Chinese technology, while Russia’s attacks on…
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These 4 Hopeful Songs From the 60s Remind Us That Life Is Worth Living
Four 1960s songs are presented as uplifting reminders of hope, individuality and optimism. – “Here Comes The Sun” by The Beatles, written by George Harrison at Eric Clapton’s house. – “Good Vibrations” by The Beach Boys, linking pop music with spirituality and intuition. – “Make Your Own Kind Of Music”, a 1969 anthem encouraging people…
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Trump’s Greenland Threats Cast A Shadow On Iceland’s Vote On Whether To Trigger EU Membership Talks
Icelanders voted on whether to restart negotiations to join the European Union, with concerns about US President Donald Trump’s interest in nearby Greenland influencing the debate. Supporters argue that closer EU ties could offer Iceland greater security and help address cross-border issues, while opponents fear membership could reduce national control over key resources and sovereignty.…
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The key issues facing Andy Burnham when parliament returns next week
Andy Burnham returns to parliament next week as prime minister with improved Labour polling, but faces an immediate test as his government moves from its early honeymoon period into difficult policy decisions. His first Prime Minister’s Questions against Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, alongside pressures over the Budget, welfare, living costs and prisons, will help define…
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‘Inept, incompetent, craven’: Scott Bessent struggles to clean up the president’s mess
The article examines US treasury secretary Scott Bessent’s expanding role as Donald Trump seeks to use economic pressure against Iran following a six-month bombing campaign. It argues that this, alongside Trump’s tariffs and the United States’ rising debt burden, will test whether Bessent can restrain the president’s policies or instead lend them credibility. Critics quoted…
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One question about the Constitution puts liberals’ appetite for sweeping change to the test
Fox News Digital interviewed several attendees at the March on Washington 2026: Defend the Vote who supported far-reaching political reforms, including rewriting the US Constitution and abolishing or restructuring the Senate. The article presents these views as evidence of support among some activists for more sweeping changes associated with democratic socialism, amid debate within the…
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Fear Factory have just released their first new song in five years – and there’s a secret Terminator connection: “We’ve always sung about the relationship between man and machine, and now it’s caught up to reality”
Fear Factory have released Roboticist, their first new song in five years, timed to coincide with the date Skynet becomes self-aware in Terminator 2. The single explores artificial intelligence and the risks created by its human inventors, continuing the band’s longstanding focus on the relationship between people and machines. Roboticist is the first single from…
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Trump’s tougher round-two birthright citizenship strategy hinges on key legal distinction, experts say
President Trump has issued two narrower executive orders seeking to limit recognition of birthright citizenship and discourage birth tourism, following a Supreme Court setback to his broader proposal. Supporters argue the revised approach relies on historic exceptions for children of diplomats and enemy forces, while critics say it tests whether a president can redefine who…