In an urgent bid to avoid a looming government shutdown, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries plan to meet with President Donald Trump and GOP leaders on Monday. Sources say the Oval Office session could be pivotal in determining whether a deal to keep the government open can be reached in time.

A striking analogy compares an actor’s declining performance in auditions to underwhelming political leadership in Britain. The Conservative Party’s hopes for the next General Election seemingly hinge on Kemi Badenoch, who is cast here as a potential lifeline amid concerns about political mediocrity.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will host Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Berlin on August 26, as confirmed by the German government spokesperson. Officials have revealed little else about the discussion, though the timing of the meeting reflects a notable juncture in German-Canadian relations.

In a scathing letter, a concerned citizen warns that the ‘storm’ President Trump once alluded to has arrived, criticizing his leadership and the senators who confirmed his Cabinet.