Philippine Senator Wanted by ICC Flees Senate
Senate security run after gunfire was heard along a hallway at the Philippine Senate in Pasay, Philippines, Wednesday.
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Trump in Beijing; Kevin Warsh Confirmed as Fed Chair
Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories President Trump arrived in Beijing and met with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The U.S.
Voters Stranded as Redistricting Fight Escalates
Voters cast their ballots on April 21 in Arlington, Va. The Virginia Supreme Court has nullified the April referendum on redistricting. Win McNamee/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Win McNamee/Getty Images After more than two decades working in elections, including four years as Virginia's top voting official, it takes a lot to surprise Chris Piper.
Former DOJ Official Blasts Leadership, Details Internal Failures
Jonathan Gross left the Department of Justice earlier this year and has become an outspoken critic of the department's leadership. This month, Gross gave an extensive in-studio interview to Brandon Straka, a conservative influencer and former Jan.
Morning Brief: Trump-Xi Summit and Legal Appeals
President Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jingping for summit during first day in the country, what Asia thinks of Trump's visit, appeals court hears arguments from law firms targeted by Trump.
Can Ramaphosa Avoid Impeachment Again?
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is right back to where he was in late 2022 — under renewed scrutiny over alleged wrongdoing, facing an impeachment process and mounting calls to step down. But he announced on Monday that he will not resign and said he will challenge the impeachment proceedings against him.
Gunfire at Philippine Senate as Senator Faces Possible ICC Arrest
Gunshots have been heard inside the Senate of the Philippines as tensions escalate over a planned arrest of a top senator. Witnesses reported multiple shots on Wednesday, sending journalists and others scrambling for cover as armed personnel moved through the building. What happened at the Senate?
Trump Lands in Beijing Ahead of High‑Stakes Xi Summit
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Nauru proposes renaming itself 'Naoero' to shed colonial past
The tiny Pacific island nation of Nauru will hold a referendum over a government decision to change its official name.
Trump Administration's Erosion of Anti-Corruption Enforcement
President Donald Trump reacts to a question from a reporter after signing a series of executive orders, including, a pardon for former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, in the Oval Office at the White House in February 2025.
Trump Visits Xi in Beijing: Global Stakes and Possible Deals
"Good things take time," as the old saying goes. After postponing his trip in March after launching the war with Iran, US President Donald Trump is set to visit China's leader Xi Jinping in Beijing at the end of the week.
Starmer Vows to Stay as Ministers Resign After Losses
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer continued to fight rumors of dissatisfaction within his Labour Party on Tuesday, in the aftermath of severe losses in local and regional elections in the UK last week.