Report: President Joe Biden, Barack Obama, the Clintons to Speak at DNC

Prominent Democrats, including President Joe Biden, former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, and Hillary Clinton, are set to speak at the upcoming Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, according to sources. The event is scheduled for August 19-22, and Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to formally accept the Democratic Party’s nomination. Former President Jimmy Carter will be represented by his grandson, Jason Carter. … Continue reading Report: President Joe Biden, Barack Obama, the Clintons to Speak at DNC

In Secret Talks, USA Offers Amnesty to Venezuela’s Maduro for Ceding Power

The U.S. is making a last-ditch effort to persuade Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to step down in exchange for amnesty, as evidence mounts that he lost the recent election. The Biden administration is reportedly considering pardons for Maduro and his top officials, who face U.S. indictments, and may even offer guarantees against extradition. These negotiations provide a glimmer of hope for the Venezuelan opposition, which … Continue reading In Secret Talks, USA Offers Amnesty to Venezuela’s Maduro for Ceding Power

Biden to campaign for Harris in battleground PA

President Joe Biden announced that he will campaign for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in Pennsylvania, a key battleground state for the upcoming presidential election. Biden, who recently decided to withdraw from the race against Donald Trump, stated in an interview with CBS that he plans to support Harris and participate in campaign efforts in Pennsylvania and other states. Harris leads Trump in recent polls in … Continue reading Biden to campaign for Harris in battleground PA

Judge OKs special counsel’s request for three-week delay in election-subversion case against Trump

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan has approved a three-week delay in Donald Trump’s federal election case following a request from special counsel Jack Smith. This is the first time Smith has sought a delay in the case, where Trump is charged with conspiring to overturn the 2020 election. The delay comes after the Supreme Court ruled that Trump has “absolute immunity” from some allegations, leaving … Continue reading Judge OKs special counsel’s request for three-week delay in election-subversion case against Trump

Tim Walz ‘misspoke’ when he discussed using weapons ‘in war,’ campaign says

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz “misspoke” in a 2018 video where he discussed handling weapons “in war,” according to a statement from the Harris campaign on Friday. The clarification follows criticism from Republicans, including vice presidential candidate JD Vance, who questioned Walz’s military record. The Harris campaign emphasized that Walz did handle military weapons and strongly believes they should be restricted to trained military personnel, contrasting … Continue reading Tim Walz ‘misspoke’ when he discussed using weapons ‘in war,’ campaign says

Fugitive Catalan separatist leader Puigdemont in Belgium after evading arrest

Fugitive Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont announced on Friday that he had returned to Belgium after briefly addressing supporters in Barcelona, sparking controversy over how he avoided arrest. Puigdemont, who fled Spain following a failed 2017 Catalan independence bid, defied an arrest warrant to reappear in Spain on Thursday, where he delivered a speech to thousands outside the Catalan parliament before vanishing into the crowd. … Continue reading Fugitive Catalan separatist leader Puigdemont in Belgium after evading arrest

Maduro says he will block X in Venezuela for 10 days, after spat with Musk

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced plans to ban the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) in Venezuela for 10 days following a public dispute with its owner, Elon Musk, over the country’s contested election. Maduro accused Musk of inciting “hatred” and “civil war” after Musk criticized Maduro for alleged election fraud. The U.S. and other Western countries have rejected Maduro’s election victory, with U.S. Secretary … Continue reading Maduro says he will block X in Venezuela for 10 days, after spat with Musk

Trump’s plane lands in Billings after reported mechanical issue

Former President Donald Trump’s plane made an unexpected landing in Billings, Montana, on Friday night due to a mechanical issue, according to the U.S. Secret Service. The issue was not related to security concerns. It is unclear if the plane was originally supposed to land in Billings or Bozeman, where Trump was scheduled for a fundraiser and rally. The Trump campaign has not commented on … Continue reading Trump’s plane lands in Billings after reported mechanical issue

Vance reopens line of attack into Walz’s military record

Ohio Sen. JD Vance has intensified his attacks on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, accusing him of avoiding deployment to Iraq by leaving the Army National Guard to run for Congress in 2005. Vance also claims Walz falsely stated he served in a combat zone. Walz retired two months before his unit was ordered to Iraq. These criticisms are part of the effort to define Walz, … Continue reading Vance reopens line of attack into Walz’s military record

Cori Bush Defeated in Missouri Democratic Primary

Incumbent progressive Rep. Cori Bush lost the Democratic primary in Missouri to St. Louis County prosecuting attorney Wesley Bell, who was supported by the pro-Israel group Aipac. Bell’s win, with 51.2% of the vote to Bush’s 45.6%, marks a significant victory for Aipac, which has targeted members of Congress critical of Israel. Bush is the second member of the left-leaning House “Squad” to lose a … Continue reading Cori Bush Defeated in Missouri Democratic Primary

Arizona prosecutors asked grand jurors not to indict Trump in state’s fake electors case

An Arizona grand jury considered indicting Donald Trump alongside 18 Republican supporters who falsely claimed he won the state in the 2020 election. However, prosecutors urged them not to charge Trump, citing a U.S. Justice Department policy against prosecuting someone for the same crime twice, and noting a lack of sufficient evidence at the time. The grand jury ultimately indicted 18 individuals on charges of … Continue reading Arizona prosecutors asked grand jurors not to indict Trump in state’s fake electors case

Thai court bans a popular political party for proposing to amend lèse-majesté law

Thailand’s Constitutional Court has banned the country’s most popular party, Move Forward, for allegedly attempting to overthrow the constitutional monarchy by proposing changes to the law against defaming the royal family. The court also banned the party’s senior leaders from politics for 10 years. The Move Forward Party, which succeeded the dissolved Future Forward Party, gained significant support in the May 2023 general election, promising … Continue reading Thai court bans a popular political party for proposing to amend lèse-majesté law

JD Vance tries to confront Harris on tarmac, calls Air Force 2 his ‘future plane’

Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance surprised reporters Wednesday by confronting Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz on the tarmac when their planes arrived simultaneously. Vance, who hopes to be on Air Force Two soon, accused Harris of avoiding reporters and criticized her performance on immigration. His stunt diverted attention from a rally featuring Harris and Walz, who had just posed … Continue reading JD Vance tries to confront Harris on tarmac, calls Air Force 2 his ‘future plane’

‘THANK YOU!’ Donald Trump Mocks Kamala Harris’s VP Pick

Former President Donald Trump mocked Vice President Kamala Harris’s selection of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate with a two-word post on Truth Social: “THANK YOU!” This choice indicates that Harris opted for the most far-left candidate on her shortlist rather than focusing on gaining support in critical battleground states such as Pennsylvania. While Minnesota is part of the Blue Wall, it is … Continue reading ‘THANK YOU!’ Donald Trump Mocks Kamala Harris’s VP Pick

Criminal probe launched into Venezuela opposition leaders

The Venezuelan attorney general, a close ally of President Nicolás Maduro, is investigating opposition leaders María Corina Machado and Edmundo González for alleged “incitement to insurrection.” The opposition leaders had urged security forces to support anti-government protests and disregard orders to repress them. Tensions have escalated since the government declared Maduro the winner of the election without releasing detailed voting tallies. The opposition claims that … Continue reading Criminal probe launched into Venezuela opposition leaders

Hamas names Yahya Sinwar as head of political bureau

Hamas has appointed Yahya Sinwar, its Gaza leader and a planner of the October 7 terror attack on Israel, as the new head of its political bureau after the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh. Israel accuses Sinwar of masterminding the attack and considers him a key target in its Gaza operations. Sinwar remains elusive, reportedly moving through Gaza’s tunnel network. Haniyeh’s assassination in Tehran has escalated … Continue reading Hamas names Yahya Sinwar as head of political bureau

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to lead Bangladesh interim government

Bangladesh’s Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus will lead the interim government after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stepped down and fled due to a mass uprising, primarily led by students. The announcement came from President Mohammed Shahabuddin’s press secretary, Joynal Abedin, who mentioned that the other members of the Yunus-led government would be determined soon in consultation with political parties and stakeholders. Leaders of the student … Continue reading Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to lead Bangladesh interim government

Kamala picks Minnesota Gov. as running mate

Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate for the upcoming election against Donald Trump and JD Vance. The Harris campaign announced that Harris and Walz will travel across the country, highlighting their vision for progress compared to their opponents. They will start their tour in Philadelphia and visit seven key battleground states, ABC News has reported. Walz’s background … Continue reading Kamala picks Minnesota Gov. as running mate

US Supreme Court declines to halt Trump’s sentencing in hush money case

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Missouri’s attempt to stop Donald Trump’s upcoming sentencing for felony charges related to hush money paid to Stormy Daniels. Missouri argued that the case infringed on voters’ rights to hear from Trump, the Republican presidential nominee. Conservative Justices Thomas and Alito would have considered the case but declined further relief. Trump, found guilty in May, denies the allegations and … Continue reading US Supreme Court declines to halt Trump’s sentencing in hush money case

Trump says he’s agreed to Fox debate while Harris sticks with ABC plan

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump announced he has agreed to a debate with Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris on Fox News, scheduled for September 4. Meanwhile, the Harris campaign insists on sticking to the originally planned ABC News debate on September 10. Trump stated the Fox News debate would be moderated by Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum, with a full arena audience in Pennsylvania. … Continue reading Trump says he’s agreed to Fox debate while Harris sticks with ABC plan

Chutkan jumpstarts Trump Jan. 6 case, signaling aggressive pace

Former President Donald Trump’s federal election interference case was reassigned to Judge Tanya Chutkan, who quickly took several actions to advance the case. Within 48 hours, Chutkan denied two of Trump’s dismissal requests, set deadlines for a joint report, scheduled a mid-August hearing, and paused two existing deadlines. Critics argue she is rushing the case, with legal expert Josh Blackman noting such cases usually proceed … Continue reading Chutkan jumpstarts Trump Jan. 6 case, signaling aggressive pace

Trump Warns of ‘Great Depression of 2024’ After ‘Kamala Crash’

Former President Donald Trump criticized Vice President Kamala Harris on Truth Social for the sharp decline in U.S. stock market indexes, labeling it the “Kamala Crash.” He called Harris a “Radical Left Lunatic” and claimed the markets will not “accept” her, predicting a “Great Depression of 2024” if she remains in office. Trump framed the election as a choice between “TRUMP PROSPERITY” and the “KAMALA … Continue reading Trump Warns of ‘Great Depression of 2024’ After ‘Kamala Crash’

Harris expected to announce her VP pick Tuesday ahead of their Philadelphia rally

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to announce her vice presidential pick on Tuesday, before their first rally together in Philadelphia that evening. This timing might change based on her final decision or potential media leaks. The announcement will likely include digital videos, social media, and a fundraising appeal, along with text messages to supporters. Harris recently met with top contenders, including Pennsylvania Gov. Josh … Continue reading Harris expected to announce her VP pick Tuesday ahead of their Philadelphia rally

United Auto Workers union endorses Kamala Harris for president

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union endorsed Kamala Harris for US president, giving her a significant boost in Michigan. UAW president Shawn Fain praised Harris for her support of the working class and commitment to fighting corporate greed. The UAW’s 370,000 members previously endorsed Joe Biden for re-election before he withdrew from the race, The Guardian has reported. Fain has been critical of Donald Trump, … Continue reading United Auto Workers union endorses Kamala Harris for president

JD Vance dismisses criticism that he’s the ‘wrong pick’ for Trump

Senator JD Vance (R-Ohio) dismissed criticism from both parties about being the “wrong pick” for Donald Trump’s running mate, calling it a “badge of honor.” On Fox News’s “Sunday Morning Futures,” Vance responded to host Maria Bartiromo’s question about the criticism by acknowledging opposition from the GOP establishment and the far left. He argued that the media attacks those who pose the greatest threat to … Continue reading JD Vance dismisses criticism that he’s the ‘wrong pick’ for Trump