A New York judge ruled on Thursday that Donald Trump’s hush-money trial will proceed as scheduled, with jury selection set to commence on March 25. This decision comes despite the former president’s defense lawyers’ requests for a delay, citing concerns about potential interference with Trump’s campaign to reclaim the White House. This ruling means that Trump’s first trial among the four criminal prosecutions he faces … Continue reading Trump’s New York hush-money case will start March 25th

President Biden has decided to grant deferred enforced departure for 18 months to Palestinians currently in the United States, as announced by the White House on Wednesday. The memorandum signed by the president directs the deferral of removal for specific Palestinians in light of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. National security adviser Jake Sullivan clarified that individuals … Continue reading Biden to grant 18-month deportation protections to Palestinians impacted by Gaza war

On Wednesday, special counsel Jack Smith urged the Supreme Court to dismiss an emergency application filed by Donald Trump, seeking additional delay in the former president’s criminal trial related to his attempts to overturn the 2020 election. Smith filed his response six days before the court’s deadline. Trump is seeking extra time to argue that the federal indictment should be dismissed based on presidential immunity. … Continue reading Special counsel Jack Smith urges Supreme Court to reject Trump bid to delay election trial

On Wednesday, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) declared that the House would no longer entertain a government surveillance bill following the House Intelligence Committee being outmaneuvered by pro-reform lawmakers. Raj Shah, the deputy communications chief for Speaker Johnson, announced, “In order to allow Congress more time to reach consensus on how best to reform FISA and Section 702 while maintaining the integrity of our critical national security … Continue reading Speaker Johnson Pulls Surveillance Bill After House Intel Lawmakers Fold

Democratic former Representative Tom Suozzi is set to return to Congress after securing victory in the special election for New York’s 3rd District, replacing former GOP Representative George Santos, as projected by NBC News. Suozzi’s win on Tuesday over Republican Mazi Pilip diminishes the already slim House majority held by Republicans by one seat, further complicating legislative efforts moving forward. This outcome may serve as … Continue reading Democrat Tom Suozzi wins N.Y. special election to replace George Santos

On Tuesday night, House Republicans successfully secured a vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, precisely one week after their initial attempt crumbled on the floor. The vote tally was 214-213, with three Republicans once again dissenting from the impeachment. Mayorkas now stands as the second Cabinet secretary in U.S. history to face impeachment, marking the first instance in nearly 150 years. “From his … Continue reading Republicans impeach homeland security chief over border crisis

The Justice Department and House leaders are in discussions to schedule a public testimony by special counsel Robert Hur before Congress regarding the federal probe into President Biden’s handling of classified records, according to three individuals familiar with the negotiations. While officials are aiming for late February or early March for Hur’s testimony before the House Judiciary Committee, the exact timing remains fluid as negotiations … Continue reading Special counsel Robert Hur could testify in coming weeks on Biden documents probe

In an interview last week, Vice President Kamala Harris expressed her readiness to assume the presidency, addressing concerns among voters about President Joe Biden’s age, who is 81 years old. Harris assured the Wall Street Journal on Feb. 6, “I am ready to serve. There’s no question about that,” emphasizing that those who observe her on the job “walk away fully aware” of her leadership … Continue reading Kamala Harris says she’s ‘ready to serve’ as president amid concerns about Biden’s age

The Senate approved a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan with a vote of 70-29 early Tuesday. However, the fate of the bill in the House is now uncertain. Twenty-two Senate Republicans voted in favor of the aid, which includes $60 billion for Ukraine, defying the strong opposition from former President Donald Trump. Trump criticized the foreign aid bill in a social … Continue reading Senate passes $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, but tough path ahead in House

In a brief appearance on Tuesday, Biden criticized Trump for his comments on NATO, accusing the former president of being “transactional” and having “yielded” to Russian President Vladimir Putin. “Trump gave an invitation to Putin to invade some of our NATO allies,” the president said. “For God’s sake, it’s dumb, it’s shameful, it’s un-American,” Biden added. During a rally on Saturday, Trump mentioned a purported conversation with … Continue reading Biden hits Trump for NATO remarks

Javier Milei, who once labeled Pope Francis as “the devil’s man on Earth,” has made a significant turnaround. Following an encounter at the Vatican, Milei now praises the pontiff as “the most important” Argentine. In a television interview set to be broadcast Monday evening, Milei acknowledges the necessity of changing his stance. “One of the things I have realized recently is that the Pope is … Continue reading Milei Praises Pope in Reversal After Vatican Meeting

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin underwent general anesthesia on Monday for a non-surgical procedure addressing an “emergent bladder issue,” according to a statement from his doctors. They assured that he is expected to resume normal duties on Tuesday, and a prolonged hospital stay is not anticipated. The medical episode led to the cancellation of Austin’s planned trip to Brussels this week. This hospitalization, initiated on Sunday, … Continue reading US Defense Secretary cancels overseas trip following hospitalization

Former President Donald Trump is seeking an extension of the delay in his election interference trial by appealing to the Supreme Court. Trump claims immunity from prosecution, asserting that he is charged with plotting to overturn his 2020 election loss. His legal team filed an emergency appeal on Monday, just four days after the justices heard a separate appeal from Trump. This appeal aimed to … Continue reading Trump asks Supreme Court to take up immunity claim

Senator Bob Menendez is on the path to a public-corruption trial, facing the challenge of proving his innocence while inadvertently placing his wife, Nadine Menendez, at risk. The New Jersey Democrat is accused, along with his spouse and three businessmen, in a bribery scheme involving the exchange of illicit gifts like gold bars, cash, and a new Mercedes-Benz convertible for favors, including those benefiting foreign … Continue reading Bob Menendez’s Unusual Request: Don’t Try Me With My Wife

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley strongly criticized former President Trump for what she deemed “disgusting” comments. Trump, who currently enjoys a significant lead over Haley in the GOP primary race, made these remarks during a campaign event in Conway, S.C., over the weekend. He questioned the absence of Haley’s military husband from her side on the campaign trail, a move that Haley found objectionable. “What … Continue reading Haley slams Trump comments about her husband

The judge presiding over the case involving former President Donald Trump’s alleged interference in the Georgia election stated that the misconduct accusations against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis could potentially lead to her disqualification. Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee expressed these views during a hearing on Monday, wherein the decision was made to proceed with the scheduled Thursday hearing. The Thursday hearing aims to … Continue reading Judge Proceeds with Misconduct Hearing in Trump Election Case, Possibility of DA’s Disqualification

Administration officials suggested that some of the assertions regarding Biden’s memory challenges may lack accuracy. Joe Biden struggled to recall the year of his son Beau’s death and the specific years of his vice presidency during interviews with investigators. These details, highlighting “limitations in his recall,” were included in Special Counsel Robert Hur’s 388-page report released on Thursday. The report addressed the presence of classified … Continue reading Biden Pushes Back on Report Alleging Alarming Memory Problems

After experiencing a challenging setback in the Republican primary in Nevada on Tuesday, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley downplayed her second-place finish by stating that she came in second to “none of these candidates.” This marks her third consecutive loss in the current presidential race. Haley emphasized that her campaign is now focusing on larger states and brushed off the idea of actively competing … Continue reading Haley Dismisses Nevada Loss, Calling Primary Process ‘Rigged’ for Trump

During a three-stop fundraising tour of New York City, President Biden informed business leaders on Wednesday that he views former President Donald Trump as an “existential threat.” The fundraising event faced disruptions from anti-Israel protesters who obstructed Fifth Avenue outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art. At his initial stop of the day, an environment-focused gathering at Larry Linden’s Upper West Side residence, the 81-year-old president … Continue reading Biden calls Trump ‘existential threat’ at NYC fundraiser

Senate Republicans, facing intense pressure from former President Trump, are set to block a procedural motion this week that would initiate debate on a bipartisan border security deal. This decision leaves funding for the Ukraine war uncertain for the foreseeable future. If the border security deal fails to progress this week, it suggests that the legislation is unlikely to pass the Senate without significant modifications. … Continue reading Senate GOP will block border deal, leaving Ukraine in limbo

On Tuesday, President Biden expressed his frustration directed at former President Trump, as a bipartisan border policy package, anticipated to collapse, also included aid provisions for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. Addressing the issue from the White House, Mr. Biden commended the bipartisan group of senators responsible for crafting the agreement on the $118 billion bill. Biden called it “the most fair, humane reforms in our … Continue reading Biden blames Trump for collapse of border bill in Congress

In a unanimous ruling on Tuesday, a federal appeals court declared that Donald Trump is not shielded from criminal prosecution concerning his attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election loss. The three-judge appeals panel categorically dismissed Trump’s assertion that he was immune to charges in the case due to his status as president during the alleged offenses. “We cannot accept that the office of the … Continue reading Trump has no immunity from Jan. 6 prosecution, appeals court rules

Donald Trump, the former President, provided a glimpse into the criteria he would consider when choosing a vice president and openly acknowledged certain personnel challenges that occurred during his initial administration. “It’s gotta be who is going to be a good president. You always have to think that,” Trump told Fox Business Network’s “Sunday Morning Futures.” “I have a lot of good people. We have … Continue reading Trump reveals criteria for running mate, name drops two top Republicans

Nangolo Mbumba has assumed the position of Namibia’s new president mere hours after announcing the passing of his predecessor while serving as vice-president. Hage Geingob, aged 82, succumbed to illness on Sunday while undergoing medical treatment in the capital, Windhoek. A stalwart of Namibia’s struggle for independence, Mr. Geingob had publicly disclosed his battle with cancer last month. Describing the late leader as a “liberation … Continue reading Namibia’s new President Mbumba sworn-in hours after predecessor dies

Following her recent remarks expressing a desire to deploy razor wire and security personnel to Texas in an effort to address immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border, Republican Governor Kristi Noem has been barred from the Pine Ridge Reservation by a South Dakota tribe. The decision comes in response to Noem’s statements suggesting that cartels are infiltrating the state’s reservations. “Due to the safety of the … Continue reading South Dakota tribe bans Governor from reservation over border remarks