The costly truth about government 'spending':

"The details keep coming out. We keep learning how Pete Hegseth put lives at risk. But Trump is still too weak to fire him."— Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer posted on X.

The men were 'targeted at close range.'— The head of the Palestinian Red Crescent Society on the circumstances of the killing of medics.

"Both the Executive and the Judiciary have an obligation to follow the law."— Justice Samuel Alito made this statement in his sharp dissent regarding the Supreme Court's decision to block the deportation of Venezuelans.

"The only reason they are imprisoned is for having opposed you and your electoral fraud."— Nayib Bukele, President of El Salvador, in a post on the social media platform X directed at President Nicolás Maduro.

"The first thing that is important is that we all have to accept the rule of law so I accept the Supreme Court decision because it is the voice of the most significant court in the land."— John Swinney, Scotland's First Minister, discussing the implications of the Supreme Court ruling for the trans community.

We’re supposed to have three equal branches of government, and to have the executive branch become so strong, I mean it’s just unbelievable.— Melinda Charles, expressing concern about executive overreach and its implications on government balance.

"We condemn this incident and once again remind the interim government to live up to its responsibility of protecting all minorities, including Hindus, without inventing excuses or making distinctions."— Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the External Affairs Ministry, regarding the brutal killing of Bhabesh Chandra Roy.

In hindsight we’re not happy with that decision, I mean, look, we made a mistake, put my hands up, fully admit that.— Philip Daley, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Freemasons of Ireland, reflecting on the decision to host the interview with Conor McGregor.

"The UAE has strongly condemned the extremist incitement by Israeli settler organisations calling for the destruction of Al Aqsa Mosque and Qubbat Al Sakhrah."— The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) of the UAE issued this statement to emphasize the importance of protecting religious sites.

"The university will not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights."— Dr. Alan M. Garber, President of Harvard, in an open letter rebuffing the Trump administration's demands.

I say this clearly: whether it’s Amit Shah or any other Shah, no one can rule here.— M K Stalin made this statement during a government event, asserting Tamil Nadu's autonomy from Delhi.

Steve Kerr praises Harvard for 'standing up to the bully' in President Trump.— Steve Kerr made this statement during a post-game press conference, emphasizing the importance of educational freedom amidst governmental pressures.

"The Maldives reaffirms its resolute solidarity with the Palestinian cause."— This statement is from a release by President Mohamed Muizzu's office, emphasizing the government's stance on the issue.

It felt like seeing someone you care about start to regress. We just wanted him to enjoy retirement like other presidents — not go out like this.— A former White House official reflecting on Biden's recent public address and the hope for his retirement.

"The science is very clear."— Anthony Albanese, speaking about climate change and its impacts during the ABC Leaders Debate.

I'm asking President Bukele under his authority as president of El Salvador to do the right thing and allow Mr. Abrego Garcia to walk out of a prison — a man who’s charged with no crime, convicted of no crime and who was illegally abducted from the United States.— Senator Chris Van Hollen during his trip to El Salvador to address the case of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia.

I'm in ruins.— Mike Lindell, during a virtual hearing before U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols, regarding his financial situation related to the Smartmatic lawsuit.