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Liberia's House of Representatives has paused a proposed bill that sought to expand presidential authority over the Anti-Corruption Commission due to concerns it could weaken its independence.

Argentina's Upper House has approved a bill lowering the criminal age from 16 to 14 years, pending presidential approval.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump held a friendly and positive phone conversation, as confirmed by both the Ukrainian presidential office and the White House.

Winnipeg Jets player Kyle Connor chose to return to the team rather than attend a White House event, while teammate Connor Hellebuyck received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his performance in the Olympics.

The U.S. men’s ice hockey team celebrated their gold medal win by interacting with military members at Joint Base Andrews before visiting the White House.

The demolition of a fence around the president's estate in Lithuania started before an inspection that was scheduled by the Construction Inspectorate.

Donald Trump plans to build a banquet hall adjacent to the White House that would be as tall as the presidential residence and larger than the West Wing.

Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona is considering a presidential run in 2028 amid ongoing political and legal challenges with the Trump administration.

Jesse Jackson's presidential campaigns set a precedent for African American candidates in the U.S.

The U.S. House of Representatives, with the support of six Republicans, voted 219-211 to reject tariffs imposed by Donald Trump on Canada, marking a symbolic move that requires Senate and presidential approval to be enacted.

Rep. Shri Thanedar criticized U.S. immigration officials during a congressional hearing, suggesting they may need presidential pardons.

Donald Trump is reportedly advocating for the construction of a statue of Christopher Columbus at the White House as part of his plans to reshape presidential history and potentially garner Italian-American support.

Democrat Chasity Martinez wins a special election in Louisiana's 60th House District, a notable shift from previous Republican dominance.

The Democratic Party of Korea rebuts the People Power Party's demands for President Yoon Seok-youl to sell his house in light of his anti-speculation campaign.

A federal court in Florida sentenced Ryan Roth to life imprisonment for attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at his golf course in September 2024, shortly before the presidential election that saw Trump return to the White House.

59-year-old Ryan Routh was found guilty in September of attempting to murder then-presidential candidate Donald Trump, marking the second assassination attempt on the billionaire's life before the elections that returned him to the White House.

Melania Trump made history as the first sitting first lady to serve as executive producer of her film, 'Melania', offering a unique look at her journey to the White House.

A US House report alleges that the European Commission used unfounded claims of Russian interference to annul the results of Romania's 2024 presidential election, affecting candidate Calin Georgescu's lead.

Mohammad Sarwar Alam, an assistant programmer at the Presidential House, has been arrested by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police's Detective Branch for allegedly hacking the social media account of Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman.

Following the presidential election in Uganda, authorities have placed prominent opposition candidate Bobi Wine under house arrest, with the military surrounding his home to restrict movement.

Following the presidential election in Uganda, the opposition leader Bobi Wine is reportedly confined to his house in Kampala, surrounded by military forces, while long-time ruler Museveni leads in the election results.

In the Ugandan presidential election, President Yoweri Museveni has secured 76.25% of the votes, while opponent Bobi Wine has been placed under house arrest amid the ongoing vote counting, according to reports.

Steve Bannon is preparing his candidacy for the White House in 2028, not to win but to influence the campaign and support allies of the America First agenda.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has launched his campaign for re-election in 2026, amid speculation about a possible presidential bid in 2028.

Trump has signed a presidential memo directing the withdrawal of the United States from 66 international organizations that he claims are no longer beneficial to U.S. interests.

The upcoming midterm elections in 2026 will see significant focus on secretary of state races, which may greatly influence the administration of elections in key battleground states ahead of the 2028 presidential election.