During a Sunday appearance, Kevin McCarthy, the House Speaker from California and a member of the Republican Party, accused Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan District Attorney, of “abusing his office” by pursuing legal action against former President Donald Trump. McCarthy also claimed that Democrats, including Bragg, are allowing crime to flourish unchecked, Breitbart News reported. “Alvin Bragg is abusing his office to target President Trump while … Continue reading Speaker McCarthy: Manhattan DA ‘Abusing His Office to Target President Trump’

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has assured his staff that the office will not be intimidated or discouraged as it approaches a verdict on whether to indict the former president, the Associated Press reported. Late Saturday, Bragg circulated an internal memo to his staff, which came just hours after Trump’s three-part, all-caps social media post. Trump had expressed concerns about a possible arrest in the … Continue reading AP: DA leading Trump case says rhetoric won’t intimidate office

Political leaders and organizations from various parts of the world have praised the Global Civilization Initiative proposed by China, citing its significant relevance in conjunction with the Global Development Initiative and Global Security Initiative. These initiatives, according to them, can foster a consensus among nations in addressing the escalating global issues concerning peace, security, development, and harmonious coexistence, China Daily reported. During the “Path Towards … Continue reading China-proposed initiative on global civilization hailed

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Putin’s alleged war crimes, specifically related to his purported involvement in the abduction of children from Ukraine, the Daily Mirror reports. The court said in a statement that Putin “is allegedly responsible for the war crime of unlawful deportation of the population (children) and that of unlawful transfer of population (children) from … Continue reading Arrest warrant issued for Putin by International Criminal Court

On Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macron enforced a widely unpopular measure to increase the retirement age from 62 to 64, using a special constitutional power to bypass parliament. As Macron made the controversial decision to impose the retirement age bill, lawmakers were heard shouting, their voices full of emotion, the Associated Press reported. This move is expected to lead to immediate motions of no-confidence in … Continue reading Macron uses special power to raise retirement age without vote

Lawmakers at both the national and state levels are expressing concerns regarding the acquisition of American farmland and forestland by foreign buyers, especially those associated with the Chinese government, citing potential national security risks. Lawmakers from both sides of the political spectrum are increasingly viewing Beijing and the Chinese Communist Party as potential threats to the United States, Roll Call is reporting. This has provided … Continue reading Gap in data complicates legislation to keep China off American farms

On Monday, Mexico’s president countered U.S. critics of his security record after a lethal kidnapping earlier this month near the border, which resulted in the death of two Americans, by stating that his country is safer than the United States. The abduction of four Americans in the Mexican city of Matamoros on March 3, followed by a fatal attack, received significant coverage in the U.S. … Continue reading Mexican president says his nation safer than USA

Former Vice President Mike Pence has criticized his former boss, Donald Trump, by stating that history will hold him responsible for his involvement in the January 6 insurrection at the US Capitol. Pence, who was serving as the vice-president at the time, was present in the Capitol when a large group of Trump supporters stormed the building, aiming to obstruct the certification of the 2020 … Continue reading Pence: history will hold Trump accountable over Capitol attack

According to his spokesperson, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky, is receiving medical care for a concussion he sustained from a fall at a Washington, D.C. hotel on Wednesday evening. Senator Mitch McConnell, who is 81 years old, is anticipated to stay at the hospital for a few days to undergo treatment for injuries caused by his fall. McConnell was present at … Continue reading McConnell being treated for concussion after fall

People familiar with the ongoing inquiry into the management of classified documents at Donald Trump’s South Florida residence have reported that a federal judge listened to arguments on Thursday regarding Special Counsel Jack Smith’s efforts to obtain additional grand jury testimony from a lawyer representing Trump. During a court session held behind closed doors, Special Counsel Jack Smith’s team pressed Chief Judge Beryl Howell of … Continue reading Special Counsel Urges Judge to Dismiss Trump’s Privilege Assertions in Mar-a-Lago Investigation

As reported by Bloomberg and confirmed by Axios, the Biden administration is preparing to introduce a range of tax hikes that will target affluent Americans and big corporations. As per reports, the Biden administration’s latest budget proposal to Congress, set for release on Thursday, will feature a 25% minimum tax on the wealthiest 0.01% of the American population. Under the proposed budget, a loophole that … Continue reading Biden to propose a 25% billionaire tax

On Thursday, Mitch McConnell, the leader of the Senate Republicans, did not attend the Senate session as he had been hospitalized following a fall at a nearby hotel the previous evening. Additional information regarding McConnell’s condition or the duration of his absence was not provided by his office, as reported by the Associated Press. While attending a Senate Leadership Fund dinner at the Waldorf Astoria … Continue reading Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell hospitalized after fall

On Tuesday, a high-ranking House official reported that the health insurance marketplace for Washington, D.C. experienced a “significant data breach,” which may have exposed the personal identifiable information of hundreds of lawmakers and staff. According to a letter acquired by NBC News, Catherine L. Szpindor, the Chief Administrative Officer, revealed on Wednesday that the U.S. Capitol Police and the FBI had notified her about a … Continue reading Data breach hits ‘hundreds’ of lawmakers and staff on Capitol Hill

After federal agents searched former President Donald Trump’s residence in Florida for classified documents, FBI Director Christopher Wray sent an email to the agency’s personnel three days later, encouraging them to disregard the negative comments from individuals who lack the knowledge and insight of the FBI’s inner workings. The work was done by the book, the FBI director wrote in his August 11th email. “We … Continue reading FBI Director Says Classified Documents Probes Were Done “By The Book”

The possibility of the Biden administration reintroducing family detention for migrants has stirred up anger among Democrats, evoking memories of the ‘kids in cages’ controversy that occurred during the Trump administration. Upon assuming office, the president terminated this practice and campaigned against it, asserting that “families should remain united.” According to the New York Times, as Title 42, a measure implemented during the pandemic to … Continue reading Democrats ‘deeply concerned’ by report Biden might bring back ‘kids in cages’