A resurfaced video shows political commentator Hasan Piker discussing past correspondence with the Cuban government. The clip has sparked renewed attention amid an ongoing federal subpoena.
In the video from the “Fear&” podcast, Piker described how the Cuban government offered to provide internet access through a contact at the embassy. He clarified that a middleman handled the communication rather than direct outreach to him personally.
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Some Michigan Democrats are criticizing Abdul El-Sayed’s decision to appear at an upcoming campaign event involving left-wing streamer Hasan Piker, arguing that Piker’s past remarks are politically toxic in a battleground state. Others in Democratic circles say campaigns should engage online creators to reach younger voters as the party looks toward the 2026 midterms and beyond.
Federal officials have issued subpoenas to Twitch streamer Hasan Piker and CodePink co-founder Medea Benjamin as part of an investigation into a March trip to Cuba. The subpoenas come from the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control and examine possible violations of U.S. sanctions laws.
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Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed campaigned with far-left streamer Hasan Piker at Michigan State University and the University of Michigan on Tuesday, declining to disavow Piker's past controversial comments. El-Sayed called demands for denunciation a 'gotcha game' and defended engaging left-wing figures to broaden outreach. The appearances drew criticism from fellow Democrats and Republicans alike.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla held telephone conversations with his Russian and Chinese counterparts, Sergey Lavrov and Wang Yi. The discussions reaffirmed strong bilateral ties and expressed support for Cuba's sovereignty. The exchanges also covered regional and international issues.
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One month after Donald Trump announced new restrictive measures against Cuba's economy, dissident activism on the island has polarized on social media. Influencers and alternative media now split between blaming the Cuban government or Trump's policies alongside Marco Rubio. This division has weakened the cohesion seen in past protests.
Deputy Prime Minister Oscar Perez-Oliva announced that Cubans abroad can partner with private and state businesses in Cuba, open bank accounts, and receive land in usufruct. The measures aim to attract diaspora financing amid US sanctions. The announcement follows Havana's recent admission of dialogue with Washington.
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Senator Miguel Ángel Yunes Márquez denied on April 27 that his US visa has been canceled, following the leak of an audio recording. He claimed the audio is AI-generated and that both he and his father still hold valid visas. Yunes, expelled from PAN for supporting the 2024 judicial reform, promised to provide evidence on his next trip.