A New York judge ruled on Thursday that Donald Trump’s hush-money trial will proceed as scheduled, with jury selection set to commence on March 25. This decision comes despite the former president’s defense lawyers’ requests for a delay, citing concerns about potential interference with Trump’s campaign to reclaim the White House. This ruling means that Trump’s first trial among the four criminal prosecutions he faces … Continue reading Trump’s New York hush-money case will start March 25th

President Biden has decided to grant deferred enforced departure for 18 months to Palestinians currently in the United States, as announced by the White House on Wednesday. The memorandum signed by the president directs the deferral of removal for specific Palestinians in light of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. National security adviser Jake Sullivan clarified that individuals … Continue reading Biden to grant 18-month deportation protections to Palestinians impacted by Gaza war

On Wednesday, special counsel Jack Smith urged the Supreme Court to dismiss an emergency application filed by Donald Trump, seeking additional delay in the former president’s criminal trial related to his attempts to overturn the 2020 election. Smith filed his response six days before the court’s deadline. Trump is seeking extra time to argue that the federal indictment should be dismissed based on presidential immunity. … Continue reading Special counsel Jack Smith urges Supreme Court to reject Trump bid to delay election trial

On Wednesday, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) declared that the House would no longer entertain a government surveillance bill following the House Intelligence Committee being outmaneuvered by pro-reform lawmakers. Raj Shah, the deputy communications chief for Speaker Johnson, announced, “In order to allow Congress more time to reach consensus on how best to reform FISA and Section 702 while maintaining the integrity of our critical national security … Continue reading Speaker Johnson Pulls Surveillance Bill After House Intel Lawmakers Fold

Democratic former Representative Tom Suozzi is set to return to Congress after securing victory in the special election for New York’s 3rd District, replacing former GOP Representative George Santos, as projected by NBC News. Suozzi’s win on Tuesday over Republican Mazi Pilip diminishes the already slim House majority held by Republicans by one seat, further complicating legislative efforts moving forward. This outcome may serve as … Continue reading Democrat Tom Suozzi wins N.Y. special election to replace George Santos

On Tuesday night, House Republicans successfully secured a vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, precisely one week after their initial attempt crumbled on the floor. The vote tally was 214-213, with three Republicans once again dissenting from the impeachment. Mayorkas now stands as the second Cabinet secretary in U.S. history to face impeachment, marking the first instance in nearly 150 years. “From his … Continue reading Republicans impeach homeland security chief over border crisis

The Justice Department and House leaders are in discussions to schedule a public testimony by special counsel Robert Hur before Congress regarding the federal probe into President Biden’s handling of classified records, according to three individuals familiar with the negotiations. While officials are aiming for late February or early March for Hur’s testimony before the House Judiciary Committee, the exact timing remains fluid as negotiations … Continue reading Special counsel Robert Hur could testify in coming weeks on Biden documents probe

In an interview last week, Vice President Kamala Harris expressed her readiness to assume the presidency, addressing concerns among voters about President Joe Biden’s age, who is 81 years old. Harris assured the Wall Street Journal on Feb. 6, “I am ready to serve. There’s no question about that,” emphasizing that those who observe her on the job “walk away fully aware” of her leadership … Continue reading Kamala Harris says she’s ‘ready to serve’ as president amid concerns about Biden’s age

The Senate approved a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan with a vote of 70-29 early Tuesday. However, the fate of the bill in the House is now uncertain. Twenty-two Senate Republicans voted in favor of the aid, which includes $60 billion for Ukraine, defying the strong opposition from former President Donald Trump. Trump criticized the foreign aid bill in a social … Continue reading Senate passes $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, but tough path ahead in House

In a brief appearance on Tuesday, Biden criticized Trump for his comments on NATO, accusing the former president of being “transactional” and having “yielded” to Russian President Vladimir Putin. “Trump gave an invitation to Putin to invade some of our NATO allies,” the president said. “For God’s sake, it’s dumb, it’s shameful, it’s un-American,” Biden added. During a rally on Saturday, Trump mentioned a purported conversation with … Continue reading Biden hits Trump for NATO remarks

Javier Milei, who once labeled Pope Francis as “the devil’s man on Earth,” has made a significant turnaround. Following an encounter at the Vatican, Milei now praises the pontiff as “the most important” Argentine. In a television interview set to be broadcast Monday evening, Milei acknowledges the necessity of changing his stance. “One of the things I have realized recently is that the Pope is … Continue reading Milei Praises Pope in Reversal After Vatican Meeting