Peru’s former President Alejandro Toledo was sentenced to 20 years and six months in prison for accepting $35 million in bribes from Brazilian construction giant Odebrecht in exchange for a highway construction contract. The National Superior Court of Specialized Criminal Justice in Lima imposed the sentence after a lengthy legal battle, including Toledo’s extradition from the U.S. The judge, Inés Rojas, condemned Toledo for betraying … Continue reading Peru’s ex-president Toledo gets more than 20 years in prison in case linked to corruption scandal

Austria’s President Alexander Van der Bellen tasked Chancellor Karl Nehammer with forming a new government after the far-right Freedom Party, led by Herbert Kickl, won 28.8% of the vote in last month’s parliamentary election. Traditionally, the leader of the strongest party is asked to form a government, but with a stalemate in negotiations and Nehammer’s conservative People’s Party refusing to partner with Kickl, the president … Continue reading Austria’s chancellor asked to form new government after parties refuse to work with far-right leader

World leaders, including China’s Xi Jinping and India’s Narendra Modi, convened in Kazan, Russia, for a three-day BRICS summit focused on countering Western influence. The event, featuring representatives from 36 countries, aims to strengthen ties among developing economies and proposes a new payment system to bypass SWIFT and Western sanctions. Putin emphasized the significance of Russia-China relations, while Modi advocated for peace regarding the Ukraine … Continue reading Putin hosts Global South leaders at BRICS summit meant to counterbalance West

After King Charles III delivered a speech to Australia’s Parliament, Indigenous Senator Lidia Thorpe interrupted, shouting, “You are not my king” and demanding the return of stolen land. The protest occurred as King Charles and Queen Camilla visited Canberra, where the King acknowledged Australia’s First Nations people. Thorpe, a long-time critic of the British monarchy, turned her back during “God Save the King” and has … Continue reading Australian lawmaker confronts British royals: ‘You are not my king’

Moldova narrowly voted in favor of joining the European Union, with 50.4% backing the move, according to near-final results. President Maia Sandu called it a significant step toward the EU but condemned foreign interference, accusing external actors of trying to undermine the process by buying votes. Sandu secured 42.3% of the vote in the presidential election, leading pro-Russian candidate Alexandr Stoianoglo, but will face a … Continue reading Moldova backs joining EU by razor-thin margin as president condemns ‘assault’ on democracy

In response to an FCC complaint alleging “deceitful editing,” CBS’s 60 Minutes defended its editing of Vice President Kamala Harris’s interview aired on October 7. The program stated that claims of deceit are false, explaining that it presented different excerpts of her responses to the same question for clarity and conciseness. The statement noted that the portion shown on 60 Minutes was more succinct, allowing … Continue reading 60 Minutes denies it engaged in ‘deceitful editing’ in Harris interview

On MSNBC’s “Inside” Sunday, California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) stated that it is not an overstatement to label former President Donald Trump as a fascist. He described Trump as “weakness masquerading as strength” and expressed concern over his increasingly erratic behavior. Newsom criticized Trump’s rhetoric, comparing it to that of the Harris campaign and highlighted Trump’s declaration of wanting to be a dictator on his … Continue reading Newsom: It Is Not an Overstatement to Call Trump a Fascist

As of Sunday, nearly 1.01 million North Carolinians have voted in the November general election, according to the North Carolina State Election Board. A total of 1,008,123 ballots have been cast, including 916,433 through in-person early voting, 77,831 via civilian absentee voting, and nearly 14,000 by military or overseas voters. This turnout represents about 13 percent of the state’s 7.8 million registered voters. Karen Brinson … Continue reading More than 1 million voters cast early ballots in North Carolina

Vice President Kamala Harris urged Black churchgoers in Atlanta to vote as part of the “souls to the polls” initiative, with music legend Stevie Wonder supporting her efforts by performing Bob Marley’s “Redemption Song.” During her visits to two churches, Harris emphasized kindness over insults, implicitly contrasting her style with that of Donald Trump. She noted the importance of the upcoming election, saying, “There is … Continue reading Harris urges Black churchgoers in Georgia to head out to vote

Former President Trump visited a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania on Sunday, briefly working the drive-thru and fry cooker after mocking Vice President Harris’s past employment. Dressed in an apron, Trump handed out orders ahead of a town hall in Lancaster and a planned appearance at the Pittsburgh Steelers game later that night. He made a quip about having “worked for 15 minutes more than Kamala.” The … Continue reading Ding Fries Are Done! Trump works the drive-thru at Pennsylvania McDonald’s

With three weeks left in the presidential campaign, recent polls indicate a tightly contested race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. A new NBC News poll shows both candidates at 48% nationally, while Harris holds a slight edge in two other polls, leading Trump 50% to 48% and 51% to 48% among likely voters. To bolster her campaign, the Obamas will be campaigning separately in … Continue reading Obamas And Kamala Harris Team Up In Historic Campaign Appearance

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has attempted to repair his relationship with former President Trump, but recent comments reveal lingering animosity from McConnell toward Trump after the 2020 election. In a new biography, McConnell described Trump as “stupid,” “ill-tempered,” and a “narcissist,” suggesting broader discontent within the GOP regarding Trump. This indicates potential challenges for GOP senators in collaborating with Trump if he is re-elected. … Continue reading McConnell exposes deep anti-Trump sentiment within Senate GOP

Mark Cuban criticized Donald Trump’s tariff proposals at a rally in La Crosse, Wisconsin, suggesting that Trump doesn’t fully understand how tariffs work. Cuban pointed out that Trump mistakenly believes that China would bear the cost of increased tariffs on imports, likening it to Trump’s past claim that Mexico would pay for the border wall. Cuban emphasized that U.S. importers, not foreign countries, pay tariffs, … Continue reading Mark Cuban, Elon Musk both hit the campaign trail to support Harris and Trump

Former President Donald Trump used his appearance at the 79th annual Al Smith dinner to launch a series of attacks on various political figures, including Vice President Kamala Harris and former New York Mayor Bill de Blasio. His remarks, which included a “nasty” joke about Harris’s husband, drew groans and boos from the audience. Trump dismissed the backlash, asserting that his comments were factual rather … Continue reading Donald Trump attacks Kamala Harris, others at charity dinner

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán criticized Ukraine’s plan to seek weapons and security guarantees from the West, calling it “more than frightening.” His remarks came in response to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s “victory plan” presented before a European Council meeting discussing future EU aid to Ukraine. Orbán argued for a shift from a war strategy to a peace strategy, advocating for a cease-fire and peace … Continue reading Orbán on Zelenskyy’s victory plan: More than frightening

French President Emmanuel Macron urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to remember that Israel was established through a United Nations resolution, emphasizing the importance of adhering to UN decisions. This statement comes amid rising tensions between the two leaders, particularly following Macron’s call for a halt to weapon exports used by Israel in Gaza and Lebanon. Macron highlighted the UN’s role in the creation of … Continue reading Macron says Israel PM ‘mustn’t forget his country created by UN decision’

During a town hall meeting with Fox News anchor Harris Faulkner, former President Donald Trump discussed plans for “readjustments” to the tax code to ensure fairness for all, responding to concerns from attendees, including a single mother who reported a significant decrease in her child tax credit. Trump emphasized the tax cuts he enacted during his presidency and acknowledged the need for adjustments to benefit … Continue reading Trump promises ‘readjustments’ to make taxes ‘fair to everybody’ in town hall

The Virginia governor’s office is challenging what it calls an “unprecedented” lawsuit from the Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s efforts to remove noncitizens from voter rolls. The DOJ alleges that Youngkin violated the National Voter Registration Act with an executive order requiring the removal of individuals identified as noncitizens who did not verify their citizenship within 14 days. Virginia has reportedly removed … Continue reading GOP governor slams ‘unprecedented’ DOJ lawsuit over removal of noncitizens from voter rolls

Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced plans on Tuesday aimed at improving the lives of rural voters as Vice President Kamala Harris seeks to challenge former President Donald Trump’s support in this demographic. The Harris-Walz plan focuses on enhancing rural health care by recruiting 10,000 new health care professionals through scholarships and loan forgiveness, as well as addressing economic and agricultural policies. … Continue reading Walz unveils Harris’ plan for rural voters

A Georgia judge has blocked a new rule requiring counties to hand-count ballots cast on Election Day, which critics argued could disrupt timely result reporting. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney stated that the rule was too close to the election, potentially causing “administrative chaos” due to insufficient training time for poll workers. The rule, set to take effect on October 22, had been … Continue reading Georgia judge blocks rule requiring counties to hand-count Election Day ballots

Vice President Kamala Harris’ team is discussing how she can differentiate herself from President Biden in the final stretch of the 2024 campaign. After comments in which she said she wouldn’t have done anything differently than Biden became a point of attack for Donald Trump, her team is considering ways for her to distance herself without directly criticizing Biden. Harris has introduced some policy ideas … Continue reading Harris weighing where to put more distance between her and Biden

Retired General Mark Milley, former chair of the joint chiefs under Trump and Biden, fears being recalled to uniform and court-martialed if Trump wins the upcoming election. Milley’s concerns are outlined in Bob Woodward’s upcoming book, citing Trump’s desire to punish retired military critics. Milley recalls fending off Trump’s past attempts to court-martial former military leaders and now faces continuous death threats, The Guardian has … Continue reading Mark Milley fears being court-martialed if Trump wins

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz participated in the state’s pheasant hunting season opener, spending three hours in tall grass without getting a shot off. Despite his efforts, his friend Scott Rall was the only one to make a kill, but the bird was lost in thick brush. Walz joked about the day and referenced safety, drawing parallels to a 2006 hunting accident involving Dick Cheney, CBS … Continue reading Walz goes pheasant hunting as campaign makes appeal to gun owners

Donald Trump visited California’s Coachella Valley, criticizing the state’s issues with inflation, crime, and illegal immigration while targeting Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Gavin Newsom. He claimed California has become “paradise lost” due to Democratic policies and promised to restore it. Trump pledged to “liberate” the U.S. from criminals and illegal immigrants if re-elected, calling for stronger border control and blaming Democrats for rising … Continue reading Trump takes detour to ultra-blue California to spotlight Harris’ home turf’s failed policies

Donald Trump held a rally in Aurora, Colorado, focusing on immigration issues and criticizing migrants, particularly Venezuelans. He claimed that Venezuelan gangs had taken over parts of Aurora. Trump also promised to launch “Operation Aurora” to deport gang members and vowed mass deportations if re-elected. While some Aurora officials, including the Republican mayor, accused Trump of exaggerating the situation, Trump’s immigration message is aimed at … Continue reading Trump drives his anti-immigration message in Aurora, Colorado