Second Tennessee state lawmaker reinstated

On Wednesday, the Memphis City Council voted to reinstate a Democratic state representative to his previous position, marking the return of a second Tennessee state representative. The Shelby County Commission had earlier voted overwhelmingly to send Rep. Justin Pearson back to the state Legislature, Politico reported. Pearson and Rep. Justin Jones were previously removed from their seats by Republicans last week for participating in a … Continue reading Second Tennessee state lawmaker reinstated

President Biden’s Belfast Top-Secret Travel Plan Found in Street

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has reported security concerns after President Joe Biden’s confidential travel plans were discovered on a street in Belfast, Ireland. According to the Irish Examiner, the document contained information about Biden’s location in Northern Ireland, as well as contact details of senior PSNI officials, Breitbart News reported. On Tuesday, President Biden, accompanied by his sister Valerie Biden Owens and … Continue reading President Biden’s Belfast Top-Secret Travel Plan Found in Street

Feinstein Holding Up Judicial Confirmations

Senator Dianne Feinstein’s (D-Calif.) extended absence from the Senate is reportedly creating a roadblock for the confirmation of President Joe Biden’s judicial nominees at a crucial time. As per the San Francisco Chronicle, Feinstein has missed 60 out of the 82 Senate votes in 2023, since she was hospitalized for shingles in early March and has been staying at her San Francisco residence since March … Continue reading Feinstein Holding Up Judicial Confirmations

Tim Scott announces presidential exploratory committee

Senator Tim Scott, a Republican from South Carolina, announced on Wednesday that he is taking a significant stride towards running for the presidency by launching a presidential exploratory committee. In a video that was initially shared with Fox News, Scott emphasized his message of faith, hope, and unity, declaring that he will “never back down in defense of the conservative values that make America exceptional.” … Continue reading Tim Scott announces presidential exploratory committee

Trump due back in NY for questioning in AG’s fraud lawsuit

According to a person familiar with the matter, former President Donald Trump is set to return to New York City for a deposition on Thursday in a business fraud lawsuit filed by the state’s attorney general against him and his company. This will be his first visit to the city since he was arraigned on felony charges last week in a separate criminal case involving … Continue reading Trump due back in NY for questioning in AG’s fraud lawsuit

AP: Democratic senators urge chief justice to probe Thomas trips

On Monday, Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee urged U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to initiate an investigation into Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife’s undisclosed acceptance of luxury trips paid for by a Republican megadonor. The committee plans to hold a hearing soon to address the need for restoring confidence in the Supreme Court’s ethical standards, the Associated Press reported. If the … Continue reading AP: Democratic senators urge chief justice to probe Thomas trips

Report: Biden’s White House Involved in Raid on Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Residence

Documents obtained from the National Archives by America First Legal suggest that the raid on former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence involved a “special access request” from the Biden administration. On August 8, 2022, the FBI conducted a raid on Mar-a-Lago, citing the retrieval of alleged classified documents as the reason, Breitbart News reported. The media reported that officials from the Biden administration were surprised … Continue reading Report: Biden’s White House Involved in Raid on Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Residence

Dalai Lama apologises after kissing young boy on the lips

The Dalai Lama has issued an apology following the release of a disturbing video on social media, in which he is seen kissing a young Indian boy on the lips and asking him to “suck” his tongue. The incident occurred during a charity event at his temple in Dharamshala, India, in February, and the footage has since gone viral. In the video, the boy asked … Continue reading Dalai Lama apologises after kissing young boy on the lips

TN House expels first of 2 Democrats for protest

Tennessee witnessed an unprecedented day in its political history on Thursday, April 6, 2023. During a floor session, the state House considered resolutions to expel three Democratic lawmakers who had disrupted the proceedings and used a bullhorn to lead chants for gun control, the Tennessean reported. After a 90-minute debate, Rep. Justin Jones, D-Nashville, was expelled with a vote of 72 to 25. Rep. Gloria … Continue reading TN House expels first of 2 Democrats for protest

AP: Pence won’t appeal order compelling grand jury testimony

On Wednesday, a representative for Mike Pence stated that the former vice president will not challenge a judge’s order requiring him to testify in the Justice Department’s investigation of efforts by Donald Trump and his associates to overturn the outcome of the 2020 election. This decision may result in Pence appearing before a federal grand jury in the upcoming weeks, as part of the inquiry … Continue reading AP: Pence won’t appeal order compelling grand jury testimony

Leftist Brandon Johnson wins Chicago mayor’s race

According to The Associated Press, Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson is expected to become the next mayor of Chicago, succeeding Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) after winning the mayoral runoff. Johnson, who is a progressive candidate, defeated centrist Paul Vallas in the election, the Hill reported. Both candidates advanced to the Tuesday runoff after being the top two vote-getters in the initial Feb. 28 election, which … Continue reading Leftist Brandon Johnson wins Chicago mayor’s race

Zelensky Visits Poland

On Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky embarked on a trip to Poland as Kyiv seeks military and financial backing from its Western allies to counter Russian forces occupying large portions of its territory. Zelensky’s visit to the Polish capital, Warsaw, marks his first foreign trip announced in advance by Kyiv, following recent secret visits to the United States and several European capitals due to security … Continue reading Zelensky Visits Poland

Liberal judge wins Wisconsin supreme court election

On Tuesday, Janet Protasiewicz, a liberal judge, made history by winning her bid for a seat on Wisconsin’s supreme court. Her victory will shift the ideological balance of the state’s highest court, which has been dominated by a conservative majority for 15 years, the Guardian reported. Experts in elections and democracy have hailed this election as the most significant of the year, with contentious issues … Continue reading Liberal judge wins Wisconsin supreme court election

Trump calls on Republicans to defund the FBI and DOJ

The ex-President Donald Trump insisted that his Republican associates in Congress cut off funding for the FBI and the Justice Department. A day after being charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, Trump took to social media and proclaimed, “Almost every legal and political analyst has said that the unfair and morally disgusting Indictment filed against me yesterday has NO MERIT, and is … Continue reading Trump calls on Republicans to defund the FBI and DOJ

Ted Cruz on Donald Trump Arrest: ‘Mockery of the Rule of Law’

Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) declared that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s arrest of former President Donald Trump was “ridiculing the rule of law.” “The arrest and arraignment of former President Donald Trump by a left-wing Soros prosecutor today is making a mockery of the rule of law,” Cruz said in a tweet on Tuesday. “Not only is the indictment frivolous, this political persecution marks a dark … Continue reading Ted Cruz on Donald Trump Arrest: ‘Mockery of the Rule of Law’

Democrats dump 500 pages of DeSantis opposition research

On Monday, in a preemptive move against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ 2024 presidential campaign, Democrats unveiled 500 pages of opposition research. The Democrats’ extensively researched effort is further evidence that they regard Ron DeSantis as a significant contender worth targeting before his anticipated presidential campaign gains momentum, Axios reported. To portray Ron DeSantis as a “MAGA extremist,” American Bridge 21st Century, one of the most … Continue reading Democrats dump 500 pages of DeSantis opposition research

Trump faces a maximum of 136 years in jail as unsealed indictment reveals 34 Felony charges for ‘catch and kill scheme’

On Tuesday, Donald Trump appeared before a New York judge and was arraigned on 34 counts of falsifying business records. He became the first President of the United States to be charged with a crime. During the hearing, Trump pleaded not guilty when asked how he would plead. Seated alongside his defense team in the Manhattan courtroom, the 76-year-old had his hands folded on his … Continue reading Trump faces a maximum of 136 years in jail as unsealed indictment reveals 34 Felony charges for ‘catch and kill scheme’

Trump’s trial could be televised under new NY legislation

Albany Democrats are pushing for legislation that would allow Donald Trump’s trial to be televised if it is approved in the new state budget. Currently, New York is one of two states that prohibit broadcasts from trial courtrooms, the New York Post is reporting. State Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Brad Hoylman-Sigal (D-Manhattan) is sponsoring the bill and said at a Sunday press conference that “as … Continue reading Trump’s trial could be televised under new NY legislation

Trump surrenders at Manhattan court for NYC arraignment

On Tuesday afternoon, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office saw the surrender of the former US President, Donald Trump, to face criminal charges linked to the “hush money” payment given to Stormy Daniels. Trump, aged 76, left his Trump Tower residence in Midtown and raised his fist before being taken downtown in a motorcade, the New York Post reported. He became the first US president to … Continue reading Trump surrenders at Manhattan court for NYC arraignment

Judge authorizes prosecutor to make Trump indictment public

According to a court document, a judge has given permission to the Manhattan district attorney to announce to the public that a grand jury has issued an indictment in the case of former President Donald Trump. The indictment relates to a $130,000 payment made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels in order to keep quiet about an alleged encounter with Trump before he was elected … Continue reading Judge authorizes prosecutor to make Trump indictment public

AP: Trump to be arraigned Tuesday to face hush money indictment

Court officials announced on Friday that former President Donald Trump will be arraigned on Tuesday following his indictment in Manhattan, presenting a historic and shocking scene of a former US commander-in-chief forced to stand before a judge. Although Trump will be booked like anyone else facing charges, he is not expected to be put in handcuffs and will have Secret Service protection, the Associated Press … Continue reading AP: Trump to be arraigned Tuesday to face hush money indictment

Trump: ‘Political Persecution and Election Interference’

The emerging reports of the New York grand jury voting to formally indict him on charges filed under seal by the Manhattan district attorney’s office elicited a response from former President Donald Trump. “This is Political Persecution and Election Interference at the highest level in history,” Trump wrote in a lengthy statement, as reported by Breitbart News. In his response to the reports of the … Continue reading Trump: ‘Political Persecution and Election Interference’

NY grand jury votes to indict Donald Trump

According to three sources with knowledge of the matter, a grand jury in Manhattan has decided to indict Donald Trump, making him the first current or former president in American history to face criminal charges. The Manhattan district attorney’s office has been conducting an investigation into Trump’s alleged involvement in a scheme to pay hush money and conceal his connection to adult film actress Stormy … Continue reading NY grand jury votes to indict Donald Trump

King Charles warns security under threat in landmark German speech

During his historic speech to the German parliament, King Charles III declared that Russia’s war in Ukraine poses a significant threat to Europe’s democratic principles. He went on to state that despite this challenge, allies such as Germany and Britain can draw inspiration and fortitude from their unity, France 24 reported. This marks the first time a monarch has addressed the German parliament, and King … Continue reading King Charles warns security under threat in landmark German speech

WSJ: China Wants to Be at Center of New World Order, Top EU Official Says

The European Union’s top official, Ursula von der Leyen, stated on Thursday that China is attempting to establish a new international order with Beijing as the dominant force, the Wall Street Journal reported. She stressed the importance of the EU taking a more assertive stance in safeguarding its security and economic interests, which could include implementing EU-wide controls on outbound investments. Ahead of her upcoming … Continue reading WSJ: China Wants to Be at Center of New World Order, Top EU Official Says