The Daily Populous

For more than a year after Donald Trump returned to the White House, Ukraine held out hope—at least publicly—of winning him over.

Trump, who revealed his affection for Russia’s Vladimir Putin again and again, largely halted American military aid to Kyiv.

Writing the United States off as a friend might once have been a sign of doom for Ukraine. »

Iran said it had received new proposals from the United States, and Pakistani mediators were working to arrange another round of direct negotiations.

Iran’s joint military command earlier said “control of the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous state ... under strict management and control of the armed forces.”.

India’s foreign ministry said it summoned Iran’s ambassador over the “serious incident” of firing on two India-flagged merchant ships, especially after Iran earlier let several India-bound ships through. »

White House officials are “openly discussing” who will be the next FBI director amid a bombshell report about current leader Kash Patel’s alleged excessive drinking and other concerning conduct.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt did not directly address the firing claim but touted Patel’s leadership at the FBI, in a statement to The Independent.

open image in gallery White House officials ‘are openly discussing who will be the next FBI director,’ according to The Atlantic journalist behind a bombshell report about the alleged misconduct of Kash Patel ( AFP/Getty ). »

After donating $139 million to three smaller Texas universities in late 2025, philanthropist MacKenzie Scott is backing Meals on Wheels with a major donation.

The Meals on Wheels nonprofit network delivers meals and services to seniors, addressing hunger and isolation.

During the pandemic in 2020, Scott gave $8 million to Meals on Wheels Central Texas as one of 384 recipients of Scott’s philanthropic giving initiative that year. »