Sen. Cory Booker on Capitol Hill earlier this year. Photo: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images April 1, 2025 | By FlashpointNews Team In an extraordinary overnight protest, Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) launched a marathon speech on the Senate floor, sharply criticizing President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Beginning at 7 p.m. EST on Monday, Booker…
March 31, 2025 | By FlashpointNews Team In yet another headline-grabbing statement, President Donald Trump has entertained the idea of running for a third term in 2028, despite the 22nd Amendment explicitly barring presidents from serving more than two terms. But the most shocking part? Trump seems to welcome the idea of facing off against…
March 20, 2025 | By FlashpointNews Team In a dramatic move, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called a snap federal election, set for April 28, 2025, citing a “crisis” caused by U.S. President Donald Trump. Carney, who recently replaced Justin Trudeau as leader of Canada’s Liberal Party, framed the election as a pivotal moment for the nation, urging unity and…
March 17, 2025 | By FlashpointNews Team U.S. President Donald Trump is set to hold a pivotal call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, to discuss potential steps toward ending the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Trump hinted that the conversation could lead to a significant announcement, emphasizing the importance of resolving the…
March 14, 2025 | By FlashpointNews Team Hamas announced on Friday its agreement to release one living hostage, US-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander, and the bodies of four slain dual US-Israeli citizens. However, Israel has slammed the move as “psychological warfare,” accusing Hamas of rejecting a broader US-backed proposal that would have secured the release of…
March 14, 2025 | By FlashpointNews Team The United States may avoid a government shutdown after Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a top Democrat, announced his support for a Republican-backed spending bill. The decision marks a significant reversal for Schumer, who had previously vowed to block the bill. With the deadline looming, the move could…
Germany’s latest election has reshaped its political landscape, with the center-right CDU, led by Friedrich Merz, emerging victorious. Here’s what we learned: 1. AfD Becomes a Strong Opposition Force With 20% of the vote, the far-right AfD is now Germany’s main opposition party. This marks the first time a hard-right group has held such a…
President Donald Trump wasted no time in making bold policy moves on his first day back in office. Within hours of his inauguration, he signed a series of executive orders targeting immigration, energy production, social policies, and international agreements. Here’s a breakdown of the key actions shaping Trump’s return to the White House. Immigration Overhaul:…
Elon Musk is once again at the center of a heated controversy. During a post-inauguration rally in Washington, D.C., the billionaire made a gesture that many interpreted as a Roman salute, igniting intense debates online and drawing enthusiastic support from far-right extremists. The Context Behind Musk’s Gesture The incident occurred as Musk addressed supporters of…