Trump attorney says New York attorney general is ‘just not that bright’

Alina Habba, the attorney for former President Trump, criticized New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday, asserting that she lacks intelligence. Letitia James is currently spearheading the ongoing civil trial against Trump, accusing him and his adult sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, of engaging in years of business fraud by manipulating the valuation of their company’s assets. Habba expressed her opinion in … Continue reading Trump attorney says New York attorney general is ‘just not that bright’

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds to Endorse Ron DeSantis

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds is preparing to officially endorse Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. This endorsement comes as former President Donald Trump continues to maintain a strong presence in the Hawkeye State. Reynolds will formally declare her support for DeSantis during a rally in Des Moines on Monday evening. DeSantis’ supporters are optimistic that this endorsement will provide a much-needed boost to his presidential campaign, which … Continue reading Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds to Endorse Ron DeSantis

Trump testifies at civil trial targeting empire

During the civil fraud trial of Donald Trump, the presiding judge continually urged brevity in his responses on Monday, emphasizing that the proceedings were not a political rally. The former president, who is also a prominent Republican presidential candidate, was testifying in a lawsuit that alleges he significantly exaggerated his net worth. “We don’t have time to waste. We have one day to do this,” … Continue reading Trump testifies at civil trial targeting empire

Trump Leads in 5 Critical States as Voters Blast Biden

One year before the 2024 election, new polls conducted by The New York Times and Siena College reveal that President Biden is trailing Donald J. Trump in five out of the six most crucial battleground states. This decline in support can be attributed to widespread concerns about his age and deep dissatisfaction with his management of the economy and various other matters. The poll results … Continue reading Trump Leads in 5 Critical States as Voters Blast Biden

Trump asks appeals court to pause gag order in federal election case

On Thursday, legal representatives for former President Trump submitted an appeal to challenge the gag order imposed in his federal election interference case, which restricts him from making derogatory statements about witnesses. The gag order had been reinstated by Judge Tanya Chutkan on Monday. This filing fulfills their commitment to seek a stay on the judge’s decision. In their submission, they characterize the gag order … Continue reading Trump asks appeals court to pause gag order in federal election case

US House passes Republicans’ Israel-only aid bill

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a Republican plan on Thursday to allocate $14.3 billion in aid to Israel while reducing funding for the Internal Revenue Service. This move, despite Democrats’ insistence that it won’t advance in the Senate and the White House’s promise of a veto. The measure was approved with a vote of 226 to 196, primarily along party lines, which is a … Continue reading US House passes Republicans’ Israel-only aid bill

Pence ends White House campaign after struggling to gain traction

On Saturday, former Vice President Mike Pence announced the suspension of his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination. He made this decision as his White House bid faced challenges in fundraising and failed to gain substantial support in the polls. “It’s become clear to me: This is not my time,” Pence said at the Republican Jewish Coalition’s annual gathering in Las Vegas. “So after much prayer and … Continue reading Pence ends White House campaign after struggling to gain traction

Johnson vows to move $14.5 billion Israel aid package, setting up showdown with Senate

On Sunday, House Speaker Mike Johnson pledged to advance a $14.5 billion aid package for Israel once the House reconvenes later this week. This decision was made during his first GOP conference call since assuming the leadership role. Johnson’s choice to present a separate funding bill for Israel, which he assured members would be fully funded, and to separate it from Ukraine aid, sets the … Continue reading Johnson vows to move $14.5 billion Israel aid package, setting up showdown with Senate

China Demands Biden Cave on Taiwan, Tech Restrictions for Meeting with Xi

The Chinese Communist Party, through its state media outlets and the Foreign Ministry, is pressing President Joe Biden, who identifies as a leftist, to renounce support for Taiwan and remove restrictions on imports of Chinese technology. These actions are considered prerequisites for an anticipated meeting between Biden and the authoritarian leader Xi Jinping, scheduled for November. During a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi … Continue reading China Demands Biden Cave on Taiwan, Tech Restrictions for Meeting with Xi

Trump holds wide lead in Iowa; Haley and DeSantis tied for second

In a poll released on Monday, it was revealed that Former President Trump continues to hold a significant lead among Republican caucus attendees in Iowa. The NBC News/Des Moines Register/Mediacom survey showed that 43 percent of likely GOP caucus attendees have chosen Trump as their first-choice candidate, giving him a commanding 27-point advantage over his closest competitors. Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley are in a … Continue reading Trump holds wide lead in Iowa; Haley and DeSantis tied for second

Judge reinstates gag order on Trump in federal election subversion case

The federal judge presiding over the criminal case involving Donald Trump’s alleged attempts to subvert the federal election has reactivated the restraining order she had initially imposed on the former president earlier this month. US District Judge Tanya Chutkan has further rejected Trump’s petition for an extended suspension of the order. This order prohibits the former president from publicly singling out court personnel, potential witnesses, … Continue reading Judge reinstates gag order on Trump in federal election subversion case

Lawmakers scramble to punish each other as House returns to business

Now that a House speaker is in place and legislative business has resumed after weeks of gridlock, lawmakers are seizing the opportunity to introduce long-awaited measures to censure and expel each other. This reflects the increasing acrimony between the two major parties in Congress, which intensified during the speaker vacancy and the escalating Israel-Hamas conflict. On Thursday, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) introduced a motion … Continue reading Lawmakers scramble to punish each other as House returns to business

TX Lawmakers Vote to Let Local Police Arrest Illegals

In a direct challenge to federal authority over immigration, the Texas House passed a bill on Thursday that establishes a state-level offense for individuals entering the United States from Mexico outside of official entry points. This legislation grants local law enforcement agencies the authority to apprehend and detain unauthorized migrants or to facilitate their return to Mexico. This move was in response to a call … Continue reading TX Lawmakers Vote to Let Local Police Arrest Illegals

Special Counsel Accuses Trump of ‘Threatening’ Mark Meadows

Special Counsel Jack Smith has urged a judge to reinstate the partial gag order in the federal election interference case involving Donald Trump. Smith’s request is based on the former president’s “threatening” social media posts directed at former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows. In a filing submitted late Wednesday, Smith’s team argued that Trump, aged 77, is taking advantage of the absence of … Continue reading Special Counsel Accuses Trump of ‘Threatening’ Mark Meadows

Mike Johnson elected House speaker

Republican Representative Mike Johnson from Louisiana was chosen as the Speaker of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, thereby bringing an end to a three-week-long leadership crisis that had immobilized Congress. As the Vice Chairman of the House Republican Conference and a staunch conservative, Johnson had kept a relatively low public profile until this week when he emerged into the spotlight after securing the party’s … Continue reading Mike Johnson elected House speaker

Donald Trump fined $10,000 for second gag order violation in civil fraud case

On Wednesday, Donald Trump was fined $10,000 by a New York judge overseeing his civil fraud trial, as the former U.S. president was found to have violated a gag order for the second time. Justice Arthur Engoron had previously, on October 3, prohibited Trump from making derogatory comments about court staff. This action was prompted after Trump shared a photograph on social media featuring the … Continue reading Donald Trump fined $10,000 for second gag order violation in civil fraud case

Mark Meadows granted immunity, tells special counsel he warned Trump about 2020 claims

Mark Meadows, the former White House Chief of Staff during Donald Trump’s presidency, has had multiple discussions with special counsel Jack Smith’s team this year, including appearing before a federal grand jury. This appearance before the grand jury was made possible after Smith granted Meadows immunity to provide testimony under oath, according to sources familiar with the situation. These sources revealed that Meadows informed Smith’s … Continue reading Mark Meadows granted immunity, tells special counsel he warned Trump about 2020 claims

Menendez pleads not guilty to foreign agent charge

Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) entered a not guilty plea on Monday to an unprecedented charge accusing him of conspiring with his wife and a New Jersey businessman to operate as an unregistered foreign agent for the Egyptian government, as reported by The Associated Press (AP). This plea was made in federal court in Manhattan, and a trial for the case is provisionally scheduled to commence … Continue reading Menendez pleads not guilty to foreign agent charge

Biden unveils ‘tech hubs’ in 32 states, Puerto Rico

On Monday, President Biden unveiled the establishment of 31 new regional technology hubs throughout the United States, with a focus on expanding industries such as semiconductors, clean energy, critical minerals, and artificial intelligence. These hubs, known as Regional Innovation and Technology Hubs or Tech Hubs, are being created under the purview of the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration. Their mission is to nurture sectors … Continue reading Biden unveils ‘tech hubs’ in 32 states, Puerto Rico

In Argentina, a surprise win sets up presidential election runoff

In a surprising turn of events, Economy Minister Sergio Massa secured the top spot in the initial round of Argentina’s presidential election, highlighting voters’ reservations about entrusting the presidency to his primary competitor, a right-wing populist who disrupted national politics and pledged to significantly reduce the government’s role. Massa’s victory over Javier Milei, an economist and first-term legislator known for his unconventional approach, occurred even … Continue reading In Argentina, a surprise win sets up presidential election runoff

Trump blames Biden for crisis in Israel: ‘Grotesque betrayal’

During a campaign rally in Derry, New Hampshire, President Donald Trump criticized President Joe Biden’s approach to the Israel-Hamas conflict and advocated for the development of a U.S. “Iron Dome” system. Using straightforward language, Trump asserted, “It was Joe Biden with his weakness and what he did with Iran and others that caused the attack on Israel.” “Four days ago, crooked Joe Biden gave one … Continue reading Trump blames Biden for crisis in Israel: ‘Grotesque betrayal’

Trump rails against Biden after filing for New Hampshire primary

Former President Donald Trump drew a comparison between himself and anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela on Monday, portraying himself as the target of federal and state prosecutors whom he alleges are pursuing him and his businesses for political reasons. During his visit to New Hampshire to register for its presidential primary, Trump held a rally where he criticized President Joe Biden’s response to the Hamas attack … Continue reading Trump rails against Biden after filing for New Hampshire primary

House GOP in Search of New Speaker Nominee after Jim Jordan lost third vote

On Friday, Republican lawmakers made the decision to withdraw Rep. Jim Jordan as their candidate for the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives, following his third unsuccessful attempt to secure the position. The GOP’s next nominee and their chances of gathering enough votes to become the Speaker remain uncertain. The House has been without a leader for more than two weeks, and no … Continue reading House GOP in Search of New Speaker Nominee after Jim Jordan lost third vote

Third Trump co-defendant pleads guilty in GA

Kenneth Chesebro, a former attorney for the Donald Trump campaign, has reached a plea agreement with Georgia prosecutors just before the commencement of his trial. Chesebro had been accused of orchestrating a fictitious group of Republican electors who falsely claimed that Donald Trump had won the 2020 election in Georgia. In August, he was indicted alongside Trump and 18 other co-defendants, facing charges of racketeering … Continue reading Third Trump co-defendant pleads guilty in GA

Biden says support for Israel and Ukraine vital

In a rare Oval Office address on Thursday night, President Joe Biden emphasized the pivotal role of U.S. leadership in maintaining global stability. He urged Americans to expand their support for Ukraine and Israel, despite the stark contrast between the two countries’ situations and the unpredictability and violence of the ongoing conflicts. While acknowledging that these conflicts might appear distant to many, President Biden stressed … Continue reading Biden says support for Israel and Ukraine vital