Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández was defiant as he received a 45-year prison sentence in New York for conspiring with drug traffickers over more than a decade, ensuring over 400 tons of cocaine reached the United States. Judge P. Kevin Castel also fined him $8 million, warning that the sentence should serve as a message to those who abuse power and believe they are … Continue reading Former Honduran president sentenced for helping traffickers get cocaine into US

Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) criticized “special interests” like the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) as a threat to democracy following Rep. Jamaal Bowman’s (D-NY) primary defeat by George Latimer. Pressley, speaking on MSNBC with Joy Reid, condemned the $20 million spent in the race, arguing against allowing special interests, dark money, and super PACs to influence congressional elections. Latimer, supported by AIPAC with over … Continue reading Ayanna Pressley condemns ‘dark money’ in politics after Bowman primary defeat

The upcoming Supreme Court decision on former President Trump’s immunity from prosecution is set to influence his debate with President Biden this week. The ruling will determine whether Trump can be prosecuted for actions during his presidency, potentially affecting his ongoing criminal trials. Scheduled to be announced before the debate, the decision could sway discussions on Thursday’s CNN event, where Trump’s legal challenges are expected … Continue reading Trump immunity ruling set to loom over Biden debate

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Biden administration on Wednesday, allowing federal agencies like the White House and the FBI to continue urging social media platforms to remove content deemed misinformation. This decision, seen as a significant victory for the administration ahead of the upcoming elections, permits agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security to flag posts they suspect are linked to … Continue reading Supreme Court allows White House to press social media companies to remove disinformation

Hunter Biden’s law license in Washington, D.C., has been suspended following his recent federal conviction on gun charges, with the possibility of permanent disbarment looming. The District of Columbia Court of Appeals issued an order on Tuesday, citing Biden’s guilty verdict on three felony charges related to his purchase and possession of a firearm. These charges were deemed “serious crimes” under D.C.’s bar rules. The … Continue reading Hunter Biden’s law license suspended following historic guilty verdict

In a court session at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, former President Trump’s attorneys argued that the August 2022 search of his Mar-a-Lago property lacked probable cause and violated his constitutional rights. Federal prosecutors countered these claims as “conspiracy theory,” challenging Trump’s assertions in front of Judge Aileen Cannon. Initially held under seal to protect grand jury materials and attorney-client … Continue reading Trump lawyers claim Mar-a-Lago search done without probable cause as prosecutors slam ‘conspiracy theory’

Sara Netanyahu, wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, reportedly accused military leaders of plotting a coup against her husband during a meeting with families of Gaza hostages, according to Haaretz. At the meeting last week, Netanyahu expressed distrust specifically in senior IDF officers. When confronted by families who emphasized their reliance on the army for their loved ones’ safety, Netanyahu clarified that her lack of … Continue reading Netanyahu’s wife accuses IDF chiefs of coup against husband

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced a significant setback as his party’s candidate lost in a special election for a traditionally safe seat, heightening calls for him to consider resigning amidst Canada’s economic challenges and widespread desire for political change. The defeat in Toronto—St. Paul’s, held by Liberals since 1993, marks a pivotal moment for Trudeau, akin to other global leaders facing electoral peril post-pandemic. Despite … Continue reading Trudeau gets wakeup call in special election

A congressional report released Tuesday concluded that the CIA colluded with the Biden campaign to undermine the Hunter Biden laptop story during the 2020 election. Former CIA Deputy Director Michael Morell acknowledged to Congress that such involvement in the political process by current staff or contractors was inappropriate. The report highlighted a letter signed by 51 former intelligence officials labeling the laptop reporting as “Russian … Continue reading Congressional Report: CIA Interfered in 2020 Election, Colluded with Biden Campaign to Discredit Hunter Biden Laptop Story

Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) criticized his Senate colleagues on “Fox News Sunday,” accusing them of attempting to overly control the Supreme Court through increased oversight measures. Graham, who leads the Senate Judiciary Committee for Republicans, voiced opposition to recent legislative efforts aimed at imposing a code of conduct on the Supreme Court and creating enforcement mechanisms. He argued that such moves amount to micromanaging the … Continue reading Graham: Senate colleagues trying to ‘destroy’ conservative Supreme Court justices with ethics reform

Vice President Kamala Harris criticized state abortion bans in an upcoming interview on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” airing Monday. She expressed concern that these laws are restricting essential reproductive care and causing a healthcare crisis by forcing clinics to close. Harris highlighted the role of reproductive care clinics in providing crucial services like Pap smears, breast cancer screenings, and HIV tests with dignity and without judgment. … Continue reading Kamala Harris says abortion bans are creating ‘a health care crisis’

Britain’s Conservative Party’s chief data officer, Nick Mason, has taken a leave of absence amidst allegations that party members used insider information to place bets on the date of Britain’s upcoming July 4 national election before it was officially announced. Several Conservative officials, including election candidates Laura Saunders and Craig Williams, are under investigation by the U.K.’s Gambling Commission for allegedly participating in these bets, … Continue reading UK election betting scandal widens as a fourth Conservative Party official reportedly investigated

Former President Donald Trump hinted on Saturday that he has made a decision on his vice presidential pick for the upcoming campaign, suggesting the person will likely participate in Thursday’s debate against President Joe Biden. Trump indicated confidence in his choice but stated that the selection remains undisclosed to the public. Sources close to the process have identified Gov. Doug Burgum of North Dakota and … Continue reading Trump says he knows who his vice presidential pick will be

Texas GOP Rep. Ronny Jackson, a former White House physician, called for President Joe Biden to undergo drug tests before and after the upcoming presidential debate, alleging Biden may use performance-enhancing drugs. Jackson’s demand echoed previous remarks by former President Donald Trump during a rally in Philadelphia. The White House dismissed the accusations, pointing to previous statements questioning Republican concerns about Biden’s capabilities, NBC News … Continue reading Rep. Ronny Jackson says Biden should submit to drug tests before and after debate

Three polls indicate Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) is leading the race ahead of France’s parliamentary elections, surpassing the leftwing Popular Front and President Emmanuel Macron’s centrists. According to an IFOP survey, RN would secure 34% of the vote, with the Popular Front at 29% and Macron’s bloc at 22%. A Harris Interactive poll places RN at 33%, the left at 26%, and … Continue reading Le Pen’s National Rally seen leading vote in French snap elections

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. did not qualify for next week’s debate in Atlanta, hosted by CNN, due to not meeting the required benchmarks for state ballot qualification and polling. This means the debate on June 27 will only feature Democratic President Joe Biden and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump, denying Kennedy a chance to enhance his campaign’s legitimacy. Kennedy criticized his exclusion … Continue reading RFK Jr. fails to qualify for CNN debate

Senate Republicans thwarted Democrats’ attempt to pass a ban on bump stocks following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn a Trump-era prohibition on these firearm accessories. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), who authored the BUMP Act, sought unanimous consent for the proposal, but Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) blocked it. The action came shortly after the Supreme Court invalidated a 2018 ATF policy on bump stocks, prompted … Continue reading Senate GOP blocks Democratic effort to ban bump stocks after Supreme Court ruling

Donald Trump criticized President Biden’s new executive order during a campaign rally in Racine, Wis., accusing him of prioritizing “sham marriages” and college degrees for non-citizens over the welfare of military veterans. Trump denounced Biden’s plan to expedite work permits for non-citizen college graduates and grant lawful permanent residency to some undocumented immigrants married to Americans. He labeled the executive action as “lawless” and claimed … Continue reading Trump vows to rip up Biden’s ‘unconstitutional amnesty’

The Biden administration unveiled an executive action on Tuesday permitting certain undocumented spouses and children of U.S. citizens to seek permanent residency within the country, a significant move expected to shield hundreds of thousands from deportation. The initiative, projected to benefit approximately 500,000 families and 50,000 children under 21, marks one of the largest immigration relief efforts since the DACA program’s inception in 2012 under … Continue reading Biden announces new executive action protecting some undocumented immigrant spouses and children of US citizens

Republicans are criticizing President Biden’s recent decision to facilitate the path to permanent residency for undocumented spouses and children of U.S. citizens, alleging it aims to sway the 2024 election by increasing Democratic voters. Former President Trump has claimed Biden is exploiting migrants for political gain, suggesting the move will allow Democrats to register more voters. Despite these claims, the initiative affects around 550,000 individuals … Continue reading Republicans slam Biden immigration order as election ploy

Vladimir Putin arrived in North Korea early Wednesday morning to a warm reception from Kim Jong-Un, who greeted him with a lavish welcome ceremony at a Pyongyang airport. The two leaders were seen shaking hands, hugging, and then traveling together in a limousine surrounded by a large motorcade. They proceeded to the Kumsusan State Guest House, according to North Korea’s Korean Central News Agency, which … Continue reading Putin meets Kim Jong-Un in North Korea

House GOP leaders have launched an inquiry into the Office of Special Counsel (OSC), alleging the agency played a role in purported retaliation against two IRS whistleblowers crucial to the investigation involving Hunter Biden. Led by House Speaker Mike Johnson and other prominent Republicans, they sent a letter to Karen Gorman, the acting principal deputy special counsel, demanding a briefing. The investigation aims to determine … Continue reading House GOP investigating IRS whistleblower retaliation in Hunter Biden case

President Joe Biden attended a star-studded fundraiser in Los Angeles, joining former President Barack Obama and celebrities like Julia Roberts and George Clooney. The event, which included surrogates such as Barbra Streisand, raised over $30 million for Biden’s campaign. Biden joked about traveling “nine time zones” to be there, having flown from the G7 summit in Italy where he left early to attend. During a … Continue reading Biden slams Supreme Court during star-studded fundraiser in Los Angeles

President Biden’s campaign is emphasizing former President Trump’s conviction, hoping to leverage it in the upcoming election. A recent campaign ad highlights Trump’s conviction in the New York hush money trial related to Stormy Daniels. Biden has referred to Trump as a convicted felon at campaign events, making it a key part of his messaging. While this strategy carries risks, as Republicans claim Trump is … Continue reading Biden leans into Trump conviction

Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer will lead a bipartisan congressional delegation to Israel this week, amid discussions of a potential boycott by some Democrats of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s upcoming address to Congress. Nine House members will meet with Israeli leaders to discuss the war in Gaza, the humanitarian situation, efforts for a temporary ceasefire, and the release of hostages held by Hamas. Hoyer emphasized the … Continue reading Bipartisan congressional delegation will travel to Israel ahead of Netanyahu address to Congress