During the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan, Team USA athletes received a warm reception as they entered the stadium. However, the mood shifted when Vice President JD Vance and his wife appeared on the Jumbotron, drawing boos from the crowd. This reception for Vance occurred amidst ongoing protests against U.S. immigration policies and while the country’s political situation under the Trump administration garnered global attention. The Israeli delegation also faced boos, in contrast to the applause given to Ukraine.
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Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ahead of a crucial April election, praising him as a “true friend, a fighter and winner” and highlighting Orbán’s stance on illegal migration. This support aligns with the US’s stated reliance on nationalistic, hard-right forces in Europe to counter “civilizational decline.” Orbán, who has held power since 2010, faces a significant challenge from Péter Magyar’s Tisza Party, which currently leads in opinion polls. Orbán has also expressed a desire to lure Trump to Hungary for a potential peace summit involving the US, Russia, and Ukraine.
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During the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics opening ceremony, Vice President JD Vance and his wife were met with audible boos and whistling from the crowd when they appeared on screen, alongside some applause. This occurred as Vance represented the Trump administration during a visit that combined Olympic events with meetings with world leaders, including Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The reception for Vance contrasted with the applause received by the United States athletes, and coincided with wider diplomatic strains between the U.S. and some European allies, as well as boos directed at Israel’s representatives over the war in Gaza.
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Private polling data has generated significant concern among Republican leadership, indicating a heightened risk of losing control of both the House and Senate in the upcoming midterm elections. Surveys reveal unexpectedly competitive races in traditionally conservative states and established battlegrounds alike, prompting internal discussions and strategy sessions. The current political climate, influenced by voter concerns over the economy and rising inflation, is reportedly creating challenges for Republican candidates and leadership, even among staunch supporters of former President Trump.
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Despite accusations of moving the goalposts, Republican Oversight Chairman James Comer has refused to hold a public hearing for Hillary Clinton’s deposition, asserting that committee hearings are primarily for entertainment. Clinton and her husband, former President Bill Clinton, agreed to a closed-door deposition following their prominence in the latest Epstein files, though the couple has since advocated for a public proceeding. Clinton’s team maintains they engaged in good faith for months, sharing information under oath, only to have Republicans ignore it and shift their focus, turning accountability into a distraction.
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President Trump shared a video depicting the Obamas as apes, which was widely condemned as racist, even by some Republican lawmakers. The White House initially dismissed the clip as a harmless meme but later stated a staffer “erroneously” posted it, and the video was removed. Numerous politicians and commentators expressed outrage, with some calling for the staffer’s immediate termination and an apology from Trump. This incident adds to Trump’s history of racially charged rhetoric directed at the Obamas.
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South Africa and China have signed a framework agreement to begin negotiations on a new trade deal, aiming to provide South African goods with duty-free access to the Chinese market. This development comes as South Africa seeks alternatives to U.S. trade policies, particularly following high import tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. The agreement is expected to be finalized by the end of March and includes enhanced investment opportunities for China in South Africa.
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This article details how the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) opposed Representative Andy Malinowski for supporting conditions on aid to Israel, a stance increasingly popular among Democrats due to public disapproval of Israel’s actions in Gaza. The article then introduces Misty Mejia, a progressive candidate endorsed by prominent figures like Senator Sanders, who is poised to benefit from AIPAC’s opposition. Mejia’s position on the conflict is more extreme than Malinowski’s, as she has characterized the situation in Gaza as genocide and refused any AIPAC-funded trips to Israel, mirroring a successful strategy seen in a previous New York mayoral campaign.
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Following widespread condemnation, a video posted by President Trump depicting former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as apes has been removed from his social media. Initially defended by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt as a misinterpreted internet meme, the post was later attributed to an unnamed White House staffer who “erroneously” posted it. This explanation came after prominent Republican Senator Tim Scott publicly denounced the video as “the most racist thing” he had seen and demanded its removal.
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Senator Ruben Gallego has proposed a general strike as a response if Donald Trump attempts to sabotage the upcoming midterm elections. This drastic measure, which would “grind the country to a halt,” is suggested to counter potential interference with the electoral process, such as attempts to capture or stop ballot counts. Gallego’s call comes amid Trump’s repeated false claims of election fraud and suggestions of federal takeover of voting in certain locations, which have been echoed by his allies. This proposal marks a significant escalation in calls for action from Democrats concerned about the stability of democratic processes.
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