Gavin Newsom just launched his unofficial 2028 campaign for the White House
California governor may have just defined the boundaries of the Democratic primary in 2028 by firing the first shot, writes John Bowden
Day: August 15, 2025
“Quite Sincere Efforts To End War”: Putin Praises Trump Ahead Of Meeting
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday praised President Donald Trump’s efforts to end the war in Ukraine, more than three years after Moscow launched its invasion, as the two leaders prepared for a pivotal U.S.Russia summit Friday in Alaska.
The diplomatic concerns behind Trump’s meeting with Putin
Margaret Brennan has analysis and specifics on the upcoming meeting with President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Brutal heat plagues parts of Europe, Asia and the Middle East – The Washington Post
Brutal heat plagues parts of Europe, Asia and the Middle East The Washington PostWhy this latest European heatwave is so different – and more worrying – than the rest The IndependentFive key things to know about Europe’s worsening…
‘ICE Barbie’ Kristi Noem claims 1.6M migrants have left the country. Even the group behind the number admits it may be overstated
‘I think these numbers just show exactly the genius of Donald J. Trump,’ Noem said
Alaska’s historic ties to Russia in the spotlight
Alaska was purchased from Russia during the Andrew Johnson administration in 1867. War had left the Russians hungry for cash, and they sold Alaska for the equivalent today of 45 cents an acre. “CBS Evening News” co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Centralia police shoot, injure man police say fired at officers
A Centralia police officer on Wednesday shot and injured a man who reportedly pointed a gun at a train crew passing through Chehalis then shot at officers, according to a Facebook post from the Centralia police. Police were dispatched at 9:45 a.m. near…
Norway blames Russia for cyberattack on hydropower dam – The Kyiv Independent
Norway blames Russia for cyberattack on hydropower dam The Kyiv IndependentRussian hackers seized control of Norwegian dam, spy chief says The GuardianNorway spy chief blames Russian hackers for dam sabotage in April Re…
What the latest climate report reveals about impact on humans
The 35th annual State of the Climate report was released Thursday. David Schechter has details.
Faith-based activist groups celebrate after Costco bails on selling abortion pill
‘They have nothing to gain and much to lose by becoming abortion dispensaries,’ Alliance Defending Freedom Legal Counsel Michael Ross said