South Carolina hosted the initial official Democratic primary, with President Joe Biden emerging as the clear victor. Traditionally, Iowa and New Hampshire held the first spots, but Biden made the strategic decision to elevate South Carolina to the forefront. This move garnered mixed reactions, particularly from New Hampshire, which conducted its own contest last month. However, due to DNC rules favoring South Carolina, the New … Continue reading South Carolina Presidential Primary Election Results 2024: Joe Biden wins

President Biden’s team is expressing concern over the ongoing investigation led by special counsel Robert Hur into Biden’s management of classified documents, fearing potential repercussions on his re-election bid. While Biden’s aides do not anticipate criminal charges to arise from the inquiry, they anticipate that Hur’s forthcoming report may contain embarrassing revelations, potentially accompanied by photographic evidence, detailing the methods Biden employed to secure documents. … Continue reading President Biden bracing for special counsel’s report on classified docs

El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, is viewed by many as a national hero who confronted the country’s violent gangs with unwavering determination. However, others see the populist leader as a 21st-century autocrat responsible for widespread human rights abuses and a consolidation of power in his own hands. Often self-described as the “world’s coolest dictator,” he appears poised to secure a second presidential term in the … Continue reading Bukele seeks reelection in spite of constitution

Democratic Representative Cori Bush from Missouri, a member of the far-left “Squad” in Congress, is reportedly under investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ) for alleged misuse of government funds designated for private security. According to Punchbowl News, the DOJ is conducting a criminal probe into Bush, with six sources cited by the outlet making the allegation. The Justice Department took a significant step on … Continue reading Squad Member Cori Bush Under Criminal Investigation by DOJ

During a crucial meeting in November between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden, Xi assured Biden that China would not interfere in the 2024 US presidential election. This assurance was reiterated by the Chinese foreign minister to Biden’s national security adviser during a meeting in Bangkok this past weekend, as reported by two individuals familiar with the conversations. The previously undisclosed exchange … Continue reading Xi promised Biden China wouldn’t interfere in 2024 election

On Sunday, House Republicans advanced their push to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas by officially outlining their allegations in preparation for a committee vote. The first impeachment article contends that Mayorkas demonstrated a “willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law,” while the second article asserts that he breached public trust by “knowingly made false statements, and knowingly obstructed lawful oversight of the … Continue reading House Republicans unveil articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

Attorney General Merrick Garland will be indisposed this weekend due to back surgery and is taking proactive steps to ensure clarity regarding leadership during his absence. The Biden administration’s top law enforcement official made an early announcement to preempt any potential criticism, drawing from the recent situation involving Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. Austin faced backlash for not promptly informing colleagues and the White House about … Continue reading AG Garland to go under knife, hand power to deputy

President Biden is under pressure from hawkish members of Congress to intensify strikes on targets associated with Iran, both inside Iran and beyond, following the deaths of three U.S. service members in a drone attack in Jordan. Senate Minority Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) called for “serious, crippling costs” to Iran, “not only on front-line terrorist proxies, but on their Iranian sponsors who wear American blood as … Continue reading Senate GOP press Biden to target Iran directly over soldiers’ deaths

On Friday, President Joe Biden urged Congress to embrace a bipartisan Senate agreement that pairs border enforcement measures with aid for Ukraine. However, House Speaker Mike Johnson hinted that the compromise on border and immigration policy might face significant opposition in his chamber, stating it could be “dead on arrival.” In a late Friday statement, the Democratic president expressed that the proposed policies would constitute … Continue reading Biden urges border deal as Johnson calls plan ‘dead on arrival’

Throughout President Joe Biden’s third full year in office, covering the period from January 20, 2023, to January 19, 2024, an average of 39.8% of Americans approved of his job performance. Among presidents in the Gallup polling era elected to their first term, only Jimmy Carter faced a lower third-year average, with 37.4% approval during a challenging year marked by soaring gas prices, double-digit inflation, … Continue reading GALLUP: Biden third-year job approval worst since Carter

Republican senators are noting a decline in enthusiasm for former President Trump among Republican-leaning voters compared to 2016. This decrease in voter energy was evident in Iowa, where only 15 percent of registered Republicans turned up for Monday’s caucuses. While weather played a role in the low turnout, lawmakers highlight other indicators of waning enthusiasm for Trump. This diminished support could potentially pose challenges for … Continue reading Senate GOP fears drop in Trump enthusiasm

On Saturday, Nikki Haley raised concerns about Donald Trump’s mental fitness for a potential return to the presidency. This comes after Trump repeatedly confused Haley with former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi during a campaign speech. While campaigning in Keene, New Hampshire, Haley referred to Trump’s recent speech where he inaccurately stated that she was in charge of Capitol security on January 6, 2021. On … Continue reading Haley questions Trump’s mental fitness

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has decided to suspend his campaign, with Fox News Digital confirming that he is now endorsing former President Trump. This decision comes after Ramaswamy fell short at Monday’s Iowa Caucuses. Ramaswamy began his announcement by expressing to his supporters that his campaign was built on the principle of “speaking the truth not just when it’s easy but when it’s hard.” … Continue reading Vivek Ramaswamy ends presidential bid following Iowa caucuses

The leaders of Congress tax-writing committees unveiled on Tuesday an approximately $80 billion bipartisan agreement aimed at enhancing tax breaks for businesses and low-income families until 2025. However, the likelihood of the deal passing remains uncertain amidst ongoing fiscal divisions. Crafted by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, a Democrat, and House Ways and Means Committee Chair Jason Smith, a Republican, the $78 billion package … Continue reading US lawmakers reach $78 billion deal on tax breaks, but passage uncertain