Former congressional staffer Natalie Greene, 26, has been charged with conspiracy and making false statements after allegedly staging a politically motivated attack against herself. Prosecutors say Greene and a co-conspirator fabricated a story that three men assaulted her, bound her with zip ties, and carved derogatory political messages into her skin. Investigators later found that Greene had paid a scarification artist for the cuts and … Continue reading Former GOP staffer charged with fabricating anti-MAGA assault

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, is stepping down from her leadership role on a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee after being indicted, as required by House Democratic Caucus rules. She faces charges of stealing federal disaster relief funds, funneling the money into her congressional campaign through straw donors, and conspiring to file a false tax return. Cherfilus-McCormick called the indictment a “baseless” and “unjust sham,” … Continue reading Indicted House Dem will step down from committee leadership position

President Trump posted on Truth Social accusing six Democratic lawmakers of sedition, calling their actions “punishable by death” and reposting a user advocating hanging them. Congressional Democratic leaders, including Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, condemned the posts as explicit threats that could incite political violence and called for Trump to delete them. The posts targeted Democrats who had appeared in a viral video urging military … Continue reading Schumer, Jeffries accuse Trump of calling for ‘execution of elected officials’

A federal court blocked Texas from using new Republican-drawn voting maps for the 2026 midterms, ruling they were racially gerrymandered, and ordered the state to use its 2021 congressional lines instead. Governor Greg Abbott has appealed to the Supreme Court. The maps, passed in August, added five Republican-leaning districts, while similar disputes over redistricting have occurred in California and Utah, the BBC has reported. Critics … Continue reading US court blocks Texas from using newly redrawn voting maps

The House voted 214-209-3 against censuring Rep. Stacey Plaskett (D-V.I.) or removing her from the Intelligence Committee over texts with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In 2019, Plaskett exchanged messages with Epstein during a congressional hearing, using some information he provided to question former Trump attorney Michael Cohen. Plaskett defended her actions, saying she sought information to “get at the truth” and did not consider … Continue reading House votes against censuring Rep. Plaskett over texting Epstein during congressional hearing

President Donald Trump announced he will meet with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House on Friday, November 21. Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist who defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo in both the primary and general elections, requested the meeting. Trump, who had endorsed Cuomo and threatened to withhold federal funds if Mamdani won, referred to Mamdani as a “communist mayor” in … Continue reading Trump to meet with New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at White House on Friday

House Democrats joined Republicans on Wednesday to defeat a measure that would have removed Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) from the Armed Services and Foreign Affairs committees. The motion, forced by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-La.), passed 310 to 103 to refer the measure to the House Ethics Committee, which announced an investigation into Mills over allegations of domestic abuse, stolen valor, and financial misconduct—all denied by … Continue reading Democrats help save GOP Rep. Cory Mills’ committee seats

A group of House Democrats joined Republicans on Wednesday to block a measure that would have removed Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) from the Armed Services and Foreign Affairs committees. The vote, forced by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-La.), came shortly after the House Ethics Committee announced an investigation into Mills over allegations of domestic abuse, stolen valor, and financial misconduct, which he denies. The motion to … Continue reading Democrats help save GOP Rep. Cory Mills’ committee seats

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) was indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly stealing $5 million in FEMA overpayments to her family’s health care company and funneling part of it into her congressional campaign. If convicted, she faces up to 53 years in prison, according to the Justice Department. The indictment alleges that Cherfilus-McCormick and her brother received the overpayment in 2021 under a COVID … Continue reading Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick indicted

Former Vice President Dick Cheney’s funeral will be held Thursday at Washington National Cathedral, with former Presidents Joe Biden and George W. Bush in attendance. Bush will offer a tribute, and Cheney’s daughter Liz Cheney and his grandchildren are also scheduled to speak. Cheney, who died on Nov. 3 at age 84 from complications of pneumonia and heart disease, served as a powerful and polarizing … Continue reading Dick Cheney funeral: Biden to attend, Bush to deliver tribute

President Trump’s proposal to send Americans $2,000 tariff rebate checks is meeting broad resistance from Senate Republicans. Many GOP senators argue the plan would require congressional approval and say tariff revenues should instead be used to pay down the national debt. Leaders like John Thune and Shelley Moore Capito emphasized deficit reduction, while others, including John Kennedy, questioned the legality of issuing checks without Congress. … Continue reading Trump’s $2,000 tariff checks shunned by Senate Republicans

A draft White House executive order would seek to override state AI laws by encouraging federal legal challenges, pressuring states through grant conditions, and promoting a national regulatory standard. The plan, involving AI adviser David Sacks, would create an AI Litigation Task Force under the attorney general and direct agencies to identify and confront state rules that conflict with federal priorities. It also instructs federal … Continue reading White House floats executive order to rein in state AI laws

The House unanimously passed a bill to repeal a controversial Senate-added provision allowing senators to sue the federal government for $500,000 if investigators obtain their phone records without notice. The provision, inserted into a government funding bill, had sparked bipartisan criticism for being self-serving and bypassing debate. Supporters such as Senate Majority Leader John Thune argued it provides accountability for what they view as Justice … Continue reading House votes to repeal shutdown deal provision allowing $500,000 lawsuits from senators

President Donald Trump signed a bipartisan bill requiring the Justice Department to release Jeffrey Epstein–related files, following months of political tension and initial resistance from the White House. Trump announced the signing on Truth Social, again calling the effort a Democratic “hoax” even as he approved it. The law directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to release unclassified records within 30 days, though she may redact … Continue reading Trump signs bill to release the DOJ’s Epstein files

New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani reached out to the White House to arrange a meeting with President Donald Trump, signaling a potential thaw in relations after months of tense rhetoric. Mamdani said the meeting would focus on addressing New Yorkers’ affordability crisis, including rising costs for housing, child care, groceries, and transportation. Trump acknowledged Mamdani’s request and expressed willingness to meet, while the White House … Continue reading Mamdani reaches out to the White House to set up a meeting with Trump

The German government announced it will lift restrictions on military equipment exports to Israel starting Nov. 24, following the recent ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza. Chancellor Friedrich Merz had imposed the restrictions in August in response to Israel’s decision to take over Gaza City. Government spokesperson Sebastian Hille cited the ceasefire and stabilized conditions in Gaza as the basis for the decision. Germany will now … Continue reading The German government says it’s lifting restrictions on exports of military equipment to Israel

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has close ties to individuals implicated in a $100 million “golden toilet” scam that allegedly siphoned wartime energy program funds beginning in 2022. Businessman Tymur Mindich, Zelensky’s former Kvartal 95 co-founder and neighbor, is identified as a key figure, while former Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov is also named for alleged abuses of office. Although Zelensky has not been formally implicated, … Continue reading Zelensky faces deepest crisis yet as allies accused in $100M wartime scheme

In Chile’s presidential election, left-wing candidate Jeannette Jara, a former labor minister, and far-right contender José Antonio Kast will face off in a runoff on December 14. Jara, who won 27% of the first-round vote, is campaigning on a platform of minimum income, cash transfers, and support for small businesses. Kast, running for the third time, focuses on cracking down on illegal immigration, organized crime, … Continue reading Chile’s polarized presidential election heads to a second round

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince and prime minister, is visiting the U.S. for the first time since 2018, following the international outcry over Jamal Khashoggi’s murder. While he denied ordering Khashoggi’s killing, he acknowledged responsibility as the kingdom’s de facto ruler. The visit focuses on strengthening U.S.-Saudi cooperation in oil, security, finance, AI, and technology, with meetings scheduled at the White House … Continue reading Trump says he’ll sell Saudis F-35s as crown prince set to visit White House

David Richardson, acting chief of FEMA, announced he will resign after hurricane season amid public criticism and internal frustration over his leadership. Richardson, a loyalist to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem with no disaster-management experience, faced scrutiny for incidents like being unaware of the U.S. hurricane season and being largely absent during catastrophic Texas floods in July. He will be replaced by Karen Evans, a Trump … Continue reading FEMA chief steps down as Trump administration prepared to oust him

President Trump said he might engage in diplomatic talks with Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro but did not rule out military action against Venezuela, citing Maduro’s alleged role in drug trafficking and migration issues. The U.S. recently deployed the USS Gerald R. Ford and conducted strikes on vessels suspected of transporting drugs, actions seen by some as pressure tactics on Maduro. Analysts note the administration is signaling an ultimatum: … Continue reading Trump leaves military action against Venezuela on the table but floats possible talks

Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her home minister, Asaduzzaman Khan, to death in absentia for crimes against humanity related to last year’s student-led uprising, which the UN says killed up to 1,400 people. The tribunal, modeled on the Nuremberg trials, defended its process as meeting international standards, while Hasina called the verdict politically motivated and denied any wrongdoing. The … Continue reading Bangladesh’s ousted prime minister sentenced to death for role in protest crackdown

White House officials worry that even if Congress forces full release of the Epstein files, public suspicion about a hidden “client list” will persist despite their insistence no such list exists. President Trump, unable to stop the vote after GOP resistance, ultimately agreed to support releasing Justice Department records. The administration remains frustrated, arguing that all legally releasable information has already been provided and that … Continue reading Congress is expected to release all Epstein files

The UN Security Council approved a US-backed resolution incorporating Donald Trump’s proposals for Gaza, including an international stabilisation force and a conditional path toward a Palestinian state. Israel’s government reaffirmed its opposition to a Palestinian state, while Hamas rejected the plan as imposing international guardianship and vowed not to disarm. The measure passed 13–0, with China and Russia abstaining, and included references to Palestinian statehood … Continue reading UN security council votes to endorse Donald Trump’s Gaza plan

President Trump’s plan to send $2,000 tariff dividend checks to most Americans would require new legislation, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. The proposal has gained attention as the administration addresses an affordability crisis, with Trump suggesting the checks target low- and middle-income households. Bessent confirmed the payments would have an income limit and focus on working families. Challenges include potential inflationary effects and a pending … Continue reading Trump’s $2,000 tariff check requires new law, Bessent says