The widow of Haiti’s late President Jovenel Moïse, who was assassinated in his home in 2021, is one of over 50 individuals indicted by a Haitian judge in connection to his murder. Martine Moïse, who was shot and injured during the July home invasion, has been named in a 122-page report issued by Judge Walther Wesser Voltaire and is facing charges of complicity and criminal … Continue reading Widow of late Haitian president Jovenel Moïse indicted in his 2021 assassination

Alexey Navalny, the dissident and political adversary of Russian President Vladimir Putin, spent the last few years of his life incarcerated but maintained a connection to the outside world. Correspondence from the last months of his life, acquired by The New York Times, revealed that despite being imprisoned since January 2021, Navalny managed to stay informed about current events, including those in the United States. … Continue reading In Navalny’s last letters, the Russian dissident called Trump’s agenda for a second term ‘really scary’

Before appealing the recent ruling by Judge Arthur Engoron, former President Donald Trump is required to pay an approximately half-billion-dollar bond to New York State. This follows the judge’s decision last week that Trump must pay $354 million in fines, which, with interest, amounts to over $450 million for fraud. Critics have pointed out that Trump is the sole individual ever sued under a little-known … Continue reading Trump Must Pay Half a Billion Dollars Before He Can Appeal New York Decision

On Thursday, the foreign ministers of Britain and Poland made a joint appeal to the U.S. Congress, urging them, as well as the Speaker of the House of Representatives, to make a significant decision to approve $60 billion in military and other assistance for Ukraine. David Cameron of Britain and Radek Sikorski of Poland emphasized the crucial importance of providing aid to Ukraine as it … Continue reading Britain and Poland appeal to the US Congress to approve vital aid for Ukraine

House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, expressed satisfaction over the unexpected news that several major U.S. banks and financial institutions are departing from a $68 trillion climate alliance established at the United Nations. In a surprising series of announcements on Thursday, JPMorgan Chase, the world’s largest bank, and State Street Global Advisors, an institutional investor managing $3.5 trillion in assets, pulled out from the Climate … Continue reading Jim Jordan does victory lap after massive banks exit $68 trillion UN climate alliance

Former President Donald Trump has sent a message to his supporters: “If the shoe fits, wear it.” This comes after the launch of his exclusive signature brand of shoes at “Sneaker Con,” boldly named “The Greatest Sneaker Show on Earth.” According to AP reports, the shoes are glossy gold high tops featuring an American flag detail on the back and are being marketed as “Never … Continue reading Trump Debuts Own-Brand $399 Shoes at ‘Sneaker Con’

Former Representative Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), known for her outspoken criticism of former President Trump, raised concerns about the rise of a “Putin wing” within the Republican Party. She emphasized the crucial need to prevent its influence from returning to the White House. During an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Cheney strongly condemned Trump’s recent statements indicating a reluctance to defend NATO allies in … Continue reading Cheney warns of ‘Putin wing of Republican party’

Nikki Haley, former Governor of South Carolina, criticized Donald Trump’s foreign policy, rebuking the former president for his lack of response to the death of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny. “Either he sides with Putin and thinks it’s cool that Putin killed one of his political opponents, or he just doesn’t think it’s that big of a deal,” Haley said Sunday on ABC’s This Week. “I think … Continue reading Haley bashes The Don for continued silence on Navalny death

On Friday, Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia declared that he will not be launching a presidential campaign for the 2024 election. “I will not be seeking a third-party run. I will not be involved in a presidential run,” the retiring Democratic senator said in a speech at West Virginia University in Morgantown, CNN reported. Conducting a nationwide listening tour, Senator Joe Manchin contemplated entering … Continue reading Joe Manchin will not run for president

On Friday, Judge Arthur Engoron, overseeing a civil business fraud trial involving Donald Trump, issued a verdict compelling the former president, his sons, business associates, and their company to collectively pay over $350 million in damages. Furthermore, the judge imposed a temporary restriction on their business activities within New York. Judge Engoron specifically mandated that Donald Trump and the Trump Organization must pay damages exceeding … Continue reading Judge fines Donald Trump more than $350 million, bars him from running businesses in N.Y. for three years

On Wednesday, Russian leader Vladimir Putin expressed a preference for President Biden to win the 2024 election over former President Trump. These public remarks mark Putin’s first commentary on the upcoming 2024 U.S. presidential election and come in the wake of Russian interference in both the 2016 and 2020 elections. During an interview broadcast on Russia-1 TV and subsequently posted online, host Pavel Zarubin asked … Continue reading Putin claims he prefers Biden over Trump

An indictment has been filed against Alexander Smirnov, a 43-year-old FBI informant, accusing him of providing the bureau with false information about President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden during the 2020 presidential campaign. The Justice Department revealed that Smirnov, who harbored a dislike for Joe Biden, was arrested in Las Vegas upon his return from an overseas trip. The case originated from the … Continue reading Special counsel charges FBI informant with lying about Hunter, Joe Biden

On Thursday, Senator Joe Manchin, a Democrat from West Virginia, navigated discussions about his potential for a third-party presidential bid, yet he offered his endorsement for a possible running mate if such a bid were to materialize. “Hypothetically, if I was picking my running mate, really who I would ask right now is Mitt Romney,” Manchin said. Furthermore, Manchin mentioned that he would contemplate selecting … Continue reading Manchin floats Romney as potential running mate as he weighs presidential bid

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

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin underwent general anesthesia on Monday for a non-surgical procedure addressing an “emergent bladder issue,” according to a statement from his doctors. They assured that he is expected to resume normal duties on Tuesday, and a prolonged hospital stay is not anticipated. The medical episode led to the cancellation of Austin’s planned trip to Brussels this week. This hospitalization, initiated on Sunday, … Continue reading US Defense Secretary cancels overseas trip following hospitalization