Nicaragua’s Ortega says country will ‘never again’ hold elections, shutting out opposition

Nicaraguan leader Daniel Ortega said the Central American country would no longer hold elections, further closing off any potential path for the opposition to challenge the government he leads with his wife, Rosario Murillo. Ortega, Nicaragua’s longest-serving leader, has remained in power since 2007 after previously governing during the 1980s. His current presidential term is […]

Andy Burnham takes over as UK prime minister, calls for ‘new political model’

New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham assumed power Monday morning, vowing to move authority away from London as his new government confronts economic strain, political instability and potential friction with Washington. “We will change politics, to make it more collaborative, more about problem-solving than point scoring,” Burnham said outside 10 Downing Street. “And we will […]

Trump says first call with new UK PM Burnham went ‘very well,’ pledges US support

President Donald Trump said Monday that he spoke with Britain’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, shortly after he took office, calling the conversation “very good.” Trump added that he and Burnham plan to meet in the “not too distant future” to discuss issues of mutual interest. During the call, the leaders touched on the longstanding […]

Steve Forbes urges Trump to keep the Strait of Hormuz open at all costs

Steve Forbes says the United States must double down on efforts to topple the Tehran regime, arguing that free passage through the Strait of Hormuz should remain a non-negotiable American imperative. As the U.S. struck targets in Iran for a ninth consecutive day on Sunday, pressure on the Tehran regime continued to build. Speaking at […]

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