Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty again to the charges in his federal election interference case and opted to waive his right to appear at the arraignment for a superseding indictment. The new indictment, issued following a Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity, includes the same four charges as the original indictment. Special Counsel Jack Smith’s team is prosecuting Trump for alleged efforts to … Continue reading Trump pleads not guilty to revised election interference indictment

A Venezuelan judge has issued an arrest warrant for former presidential candidate Edmundo González, accusing him of conspiracy, falsifying documents, and usurpation of powers. This follows González’s failure to appear for questioning regarding the July election results, which he and opposition leader María Corina Machado claimed showed he had won, not President Nicolás Maduro. The ruling party declared Maduro the victor without publishing detailed results. … Continue reading Venezuelan judge issues arrest warrant for opposition’s former presidential candidate

The U.S. government has seized a Dassault Falcon 900EX jet used by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, citing violations of sanctions and export control laws. The plane, valued at $13 million, was allegedly purchased through a shell company and smuggled out of the U.S. to Venezuela via the Caribbean in April 2023. The aircraft was registered to San Marino and frequently used by Maduro for international … Continue reading U.S. government seizes plane used by Venezuelan president, citing sanctions violations

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Mongolia for the first time since the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for him last year. The ICC seeks his arrest for the alleged illegal deportation of Ukrainian children. During his visit, Putin was greeted with a formal ceremony in Ulaanbaatar. Despite calls from Ukraine for Mongolia to arrest him, the Mongolian government has not … Continue reading Putin welcomed in Mongolia despite ICC arrest warrant

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reiterated his call for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas following the discovery of six hostages’ bodies in a Gaza tunnel. Starmer expressed shock at the hostages’ deaths and urged that Hamas release all hostages immediately and that all sides agree to a ceasefire to end the suffering. Despite initially supporting Israel’s tough measures against Hamas, Starmer has shifted … Continue reading Prime Minister Starmer Doubles Down on Israel Ceasefire Demand after Hostages Killed

In her first sit-down interview since joining the Supreme Court, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson expressed support for an enforceable ethics code for justices, emphasizing the importance of impartiality and transparency. She highlighted the need for a binding code, similar to those for other judges, and stated she sees no reason why the Supreme Court should be exempt. Jackson declined to comment on specific controversies involving … Continue reading Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson says she would support an ‘enforceable code’ of ethics for the Supreme Court

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) has rejected former President Trump’s proposal to mandate insurance coverage for in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments, suggesting instead a means-tested tax credit for IVF. Trump had proposed that either the government or insurance companies should cover IVF if he is elected. Graham argued that mandating coverage could lead to endless demands and emphasized support for IVF through tax credits. The Trump … Continue reading Sen. Graham says he wouldn’t support insurance company mandate for IVF treatment

A protester who interrupted former President Donald Trump’s rally in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, on Friday will face misdemeanor charges for disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and disrupting a meeting. The protester, whose identity has not been released, jumped over a barricade and onto a media riser while shouting at Trump. Trump, who was critical of the media at the time, responded by saying the protester was “on … Continue reading Protester who interrupted Trump rally to face charges, police say