President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico strongly criticized Texas Governor Greg Abbott for enacting a law that grants peace officers the authority to arrest individuals they suspect entered the country illegally. López Obrador, commonly known as AMLO, accused Abbott of merely seeking the Republican nomination for vice president and delivered this scathing commentary during a news conference on Tuesday. In addition to his criticism, … Continue reading Mexico’s president and Texas governor clash again over immigration

Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), 81, has received the lowest overall approval rating among all lawmakers in Congress, according to a recent Monmouth University poll. His approval has dropped by six points in one year, reaching a mere 6%. Under McConnell’s Senate leadership, the national debt has surged by over $30 trillion (equivalent to $101,196 per American), illegal immigration has persisted, and real wages for American … Continue reading Poll: 6% Approve of Mitch McConnell, Lowest Rating of Any Lawmaker

In a Sunday decision, the Republican Party of Florida took steps to essentially remove all authority from current Chairman Christian Ziegler, who is currently under investigation for alleged sexual assault, including rape. This decision transpired during an emergency meeting of the Florida GOP’s state executive committee in Orlando. The meeting was convened as the Sarasota Police Department examines accusations that Ziegler assaulted a woman in … Continue reading Florida Republicans vote to strip authority from party chairman accused of rape

Donald Trump continues to maintain a lead in New Hampshire, but Nikki Haley has effectively consolidated much of the non-Trump vote, emerging as the primary alternative. Among the leading candidates, Haley receives the highest ratings for being perceived as “likable” and “reasonable,” running nearly neck-and-neck with Trump in terms of being “prepared,” a noteworthy observation given his prior presidency. Haley’s campaign emphasizes electability, positioning her … Continue reading Haley gains on Trump in New Hampshire poll

President Biden’s troubled son, Hunter Biden, is currently in Washington, but House investigators are grappling with uncertainty regarding his potential appearance for a deposition regarding his father’s involvement in business dealings. Republican lawmakers, overseeing an impeachment inquiry into whether President Biden engaged in influence-peddling, have scheduled a closed-door deposition with Hunter on Wednesday morning, compelling his attendance through a subpoena. Despite the committee room being … Continue reading Hunter Biden leaves House in dark over testimony about business deals

During an event with members of the Jewish community in the Polish parliament on Tuesday, a far-right Polish lawmaker caused outrage by using a fire extinguisher to extinguish Hanukkah candles. The incident led the speaker to exclude him from the sitting. This disruption occurred just before a crucial vote on the approval of the newly appointed pro-EU prime minister, Donald Tusk. Video footage, available on … Continue reading Polish lawmaker uses fire extinguisher on Hanukkah candles in parliament

On Tuesday, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu threw his support behind former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, providing a potential lift to her candidacy in the state set to host the second Republican presidential nominating contest on January 23. This endorsement from Sununu, a well-liked governor openly at odds with former President Donald Trump’s bid for a third GOP nomination, deals a setback to the … Continue reading New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu Endorses Nikki Haley in GOP Presidential Race

On Wednesday, Venezuela apprehended an opposition member on charges of treason, following an announcement by the attorney general that arrest warrants had been issued for several individuals associated with the campaign of opposition presidential nominee Maria Corina Machado, alleging crimes such as treason. A spokesperson for Machado’s Vente Venezuela party asserted earlier in the day that the staff members had consistently adhered to proper conduct. … Continue reading Maduro arrests opposition figure, issues warrants against staffers for treason

On Wednesday, Kevin McCarthy, the ousted U.S. House Speaker, announced his decision to exit Congress at the year’s end, sparking concerns among fellow Republicans about the future of their slim and divided majority. This development unfolds against the backdrop of Congress grappling with a series of crucial legislative matters, including the fiscal 2024 spending bills that must be approved by Jan. 19 to prevent a … Continue reading Ex-US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will leave Congress

On Wednesday, ex-Florida Governor Jeb Bush urged older Americans to transfer the political baton to a new generation, emphasizing that it falls upon a fresh cohort of leaders to transform the nation’s “toxic political climate.” “As a 70-year-old person, I’m part of the problem,” Bush said at a luncheon at Miami’s Jungle Island hosted by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. “It’s time for my … Continue reading Jeb Bush calls for old guys to get off political stage

The latest GOP primary debate, broadcast on NewsNation and the CW Network on Wednesday night, garnered just over 4 million viewers. This marks a continuation of the declining trend in ratings since the first debate held in August. The audience for the two-hour Tuscaloosa, Ala. debate experienced a 47% drop from the third debate on Nov. 8 in Miami, where an average of 7.51 million … Continue reading Republican debate ratings drop 47% 

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) expressed on Sunday that he no longer has confidence in Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. This shift in Graham’s stance is attributed to Austin’s recent comments regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict. Despite Graham’s previous support for Austin, the senator is now critical, particularly in response to Austin’s assertion that Israel faces “strategic defeat” unless it takes additional measures to safeguard civilians in Gaza … Continue reading Lindsey Graham says he’s “lost all confidence” in Lloyd Austin

Renowned diplomat Henry Kissinger, a pivotal figure in 20th-century foreign policy, passed away at the age of 100 on Wednesday, according to his firm. Serving as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia, secretary of state, and national security adviser under Presidents Nixon and Ford, Kissinger remained influential even after leaving government in 1977. In a recent interview weeks before his 100th birthday, Kissinger asserted his active engagement … Continue reading Henry Kissinger, controversial statesman who influenced U.S. foreign policy for decades

A former U.S. ambassador to Bolivia, who served as a diplomat, has been apprehended in Miami as part of an extensive FBI counterintelligence investigation. The Associated Press has learned that Manuel Rocha, 73, faces charges of covertly acting as an agent for the government of Cuba. The arrest occurred on Friday, with additional details anticipated to be disclosed during a court appearance on Monday, according … Continue reading Former US ambassador arrested in Florida, accused of serving as an agent of Cuba

The House faces a deadline of Thursday to cast its vote on the expulsion of Rep. George Santos (R-NY), following the filing of a privileged resolution by Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) on Tuesday to remove the embattled Republican. The privileged nature of Garcia’s resolution allows the House a two-legislative-day window to vote on this significant resolution. This historic expulsion vote comes several weeks after the … Continue reading Democrats Force Historic Vote to Expel George Santos