Democratic Representative Adam Schiff and Republican Steve Garvey have secured spots in the general election for California’s open Senate seat, as projected by CNN. This outcome sets the stage for a challenging contest for the beleaguered GOP in the state. Schiff and Garvey competed in two Senate contests on Tuesday: one to fill the remainder of the late Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein’s term, from November … Continue reading Schiff and Garvey will advance to California Senate general election

The announcement by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) that she will not seek re-election marks another significant blow to Senate bipartisanship, further eroding a centrist foundation that has endured the challenges of escalating polarization in recent years. The exits of Sinema, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), and Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) — all frequently criticized by their respective parties — will create a substantial void in the … Continue reading Sinema, Manchin, Romney call it quits

In the Super Tuesday contests, President Joe Biden and Republican Donald Trump emerged victorious in nearly all of their respective battles, setting the stage for a November rematch. The former U.N. Ambassador secured her second win in the 2024 race, triumphing in Vermont, an achievement her team hailed as an honor. The sequence of presidential nomination contests largely unfolded as anticipated, with President Joe Biden … Continue reading Biden and Trump nearly sweep Super Tuesday races

Speculation is rife following a clandestine rendezvous between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, raising the possibility that the Tesla CEO might provide financial backing for the Republican presidential candidate. The undisclosed meeting took place on Sunday in Palm Beach, Florida, with a select group of affluent Republican donors in attendance, as reported by the New York Times. In a bid to bolster his presidential campaign, … Continue reading Will Musk bankroll Trump? Billionaire holds meeting with ex-president

Nikki Haley is set to announce the suspension of her Republican presidential primary campaign in a Wednesday morning speech, according to sources familiar with her intentions, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. The former South Carolina governor and United Nations ambassador will deliver brief remarks in the Charleston area around 10 a.m. ET. Her decision follows Super Tuesday, where she secured victory only in … Continue reading Nikki Haley to Exit Republican Presidential Race

Allen Weisselberg, the former chief financial officer of Donald Trump’s company, entered a guilty plea on Monday in New York for perjury connected to the testimony he provided in the ex-president’s civil fraud case. Weisselberg, aged 76, pleaded guilty to two counts of perjury and is set to receive a five-month jail sentence. This would mark his second incarceration after spending 100 days behind bars … Continue reading Trump Org Weisselberg surrenders to prosecutors on another charge

Not since the 1912 contest between Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft have voters had the chance to assess the records of two individuals who have held the presidency. Despite harboring strongly critical opinions of both President Biden and his predecessor, Americans express more favorable views of Donald J. Trump’s policies compared to those of Mr. Biden, as per New York Times/Siena College polls. In … Continue reading Across the Board, Voters Give Better Marks to Trump’s Policies Than Biden’s

The anticipated general election rematch between President Biden and former President Trump is around eight months away, and the marathon campaign is set to commence this week. After Super Tuesday, Trump is expected to have all but secured his party’s nomination. Biden plans to leverage Thursday’s State of the Union address as a launchpad to present a vision for a second term to millions of … Continue reading Trump-Biden rematch hits overdrive with Super Tuesday, State of the Union

Nikki Haley secured a victory over Donald Trump in the Republican primary in Washington, DC, marking her first triumph over the former president in the 2024 campaign for the Republican presidential nomination. Despite losing in her home state of South Carolina, Haley made history as the first woman to win a Republican primary in U.S. history. Reports from the BBC’s US partner, CBS, indicate that … Continue reading Nikki Haley beats Donald Trump in Washington DC for first primary victory

On Monday, the Supreme Court unanimously overturned a Colorado court ruling that had prohibited Donald Trump from being listed on the state’s Republican presidential primary ballot. The Colorado decision was based on a provision in the U.S. Constitution related to individuals involved in insurrection. The Supreme Court’s verdict establishes that no state has the authority to exclude Trump or any other candidate from a presidential … Continue reading Supreme Court rules states can’t remove Trump from presidential election ballot

A New Jersey entrepreneur, indicted alongside Democratic Senator Bob Menendez, has entered a guilty plea in connection to the bribery scheme and is now collaborating with federal prosecutors in the ongoing investigation. Jose Uribe, one of the individuals implicated in the corruption case along with the senator, his wife Nadine Menendez, and two other business associates, is the first to admit guilt and the initial … Continue reading NJ businessman in Menendez case pleads guilty, cooperates with authorities

In the face of inquiries regarding how scientists intentionally sharing information with China were granted clearance to work at a Winnipeg laboratory specializing in deadly diseases, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shifted criticism toward his chief political rival. He accused the Conservative leader of exploiting national security concerns. During a Thursday news conference in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Trudeau responded to questions about scientists involved in high-security … Continue reading Poilievre claims Trudeau is covering up lapses at high-security lab

In a filing on Thursday, Special Counsel Jack Smith requested a trial start date of July 8 in the federal criminal case concerning former President Trump’s handling of classified documents. Trump, the leading contender for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination, has employed delay tactics in response to the four criminal indictments he faces, portraying himself as a victim to extend proceedings beyond the upcoming election. … Continue reading Jack Smith seeks July 8 trial date for classified docs

In nearly simultaneous addresses in Texas, the Republican former president, Trump, characterized the surging numbers of border crossings as a “Joe Biden invasion,” while the Democratic incumbent urged his opponent to cease “playing politics” with proposed migration reforms. This split-screen moment underscored a potentially pivotal issue in the upcoming presidential election, less than eight months away, as polls indicate that a majority of voters hold … Continue reading Biden and Trump trade accusations at southern border

Hunter Biden, a key figure in the GOP’s impeachment inquiry into his father, appeared on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, where Republicans dedicated a lengthy session delving into the intricacies of overseas business ventures they’ve depicted as a network of corruption involving President Biden. Despite the extensive nearly seven-hour closed-door questioning, Republicans did not seem to unearth elusive evidence of financial wrongdoing to substantiate their claims. … Continue reading Defiant Hunter Biden defends business moves

The Supreme Court, featuring three justices appointed during the Trump administration, has consented on Wednesday to assess whether former President Donald Trump can assert presidential immunity to evade his federal election interference trial. In a concise order, the court announced its intention to hear arguments and deliver a verdict on Trump’s claim of presidential immunity. The order stipulates that the January 6 trial will remain … Continue reading Supreme Court Throws Huge Wrench Into Trump Trial Schedule

A judge in Illinois, Tracie Porter of Cook County, has determined that Donald Trump should be removed from the primary ballot in the state, pending a decision from the Supreme Court on whether states can bar him from candidacy. The Supreme Court is currently deliberating on Trump’s eligibility to run for president, particularly in the aftermath of the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Judge Porter … Continue reading Judge rules Trump should be removed from Illinois primary ballot

Mitch McConnell, the Senate leader with the longest tenure in history, successfully retaining his influence despite significant upheavals within the Republican Party over nearly two decades, will relinquish his position in November. Having celebrated his 82nd birthday last week, McConnell disclosed his decision on Wednesday within the Senate chamber. It is the same chamber where he initially observed from the back benches in 1985 upon … Continue reading McConnell will step down as the Senate Republican leader in November 

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump emerged victorious in the Michigan primaries on Tuesday, solidifying the anticipated rematch between the two leaders. Biden secured a win over his significant Democratic primary opponent, Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips. However, attention was also focused on the results of the “uncommitted” vote, as Michigan served as a focal point for dissatisfied members within Biden’s coalition that played … Continue reading Trump and Biden won Michigan

Following a conference of European leaders on Monday, Macron asserted that “everything that is necessary” must be undertaken to ensure Russia’s defeat, including the deployment of troops. In response, the Kremlin cautioned about the “inevitability” of a confrontation between NATO and Russia if alliance troops were sent into the conflict, breaking a significant taboo that the West had been hesitant to challenge. Macron hosted the … Continue reading European, US allies taken aback by Macron’s comments on troops in Ukraine

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer described Tuesday’s meeting at the White House with President Joe Biden and congressional leaders as “one of the most intense I’ve ever encountered.” The leaders from both branches of government aimed to find common ground on Ukraine funding and prevent a partial shutdown. Schumer, along with President Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Senate Minority … Continue reading Biden meets with top Hill leaders as partial government shutdown looms

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) engaged in a public exchange of strong remarks on Sunday regarding negotiations on government spending. With several federal agencies facing the possibility of a shutdown on Friday, the urgency to reach a deal this week is paramount. In a “dear colleague” letter issued on Sunday evening, Schumer mentioned the ongoing “intense discussions” with … Continue reading Schumer and Johnson spar over federal spending as deadline nears

On Sunday, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro led a sizable rally in São Paulo, where he refuted allegations of involvement in a coup plot to retain power. Thousands of Bolsonaro’s supporters, adorned in Brazil’s national flag colors of green and gold, gathered on Paulista Avenue, a prominent thoroughfare in the country’s largest city, to express solidarity with the ex-leader amid growing legal challenges. Bolsonaro, a … Continue reading Bolsonaro denies coup plot as thousands rally in support of former Brazilian leader

Americans for Prosperity Action, the network supported by billionaire Charles Koch, has decided to temporarily suspend its financial backing for GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley. This decision comes a day after Haley’s loss to former President Donald Trump in the South Carolina primary, her home state. AFP Action clarified that despite pausing its financial support, it continues to endorse Haley for the presidency. However, the … Continue reading Koch network halts Nikki Haley campaign funding after South Carolina loss

On Friday, Secretary of State Tony Blinken declared that the expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank is “inconsistent with international law,” overturning the Trump-era decision that had reversed decades of U.S. policy on the matter. Blinken’s move, reversing the so-called “Pompeo doctrine,” comes in response to the Israeli government’s announcement on Thursday outlining plans for the expansion of settlements in the West … Continue reading Blinken reverses Trump-era policy on Israeli settlements in occupied West Bank