Russia’s Interior Ministry has issued an arrest warrant for U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham on Monday in response to his comments regarding the conflict in Ukraine. In a video released by the office of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, edited portions of Graham’s meeting with Zelenskyy on Friday were presented, the Associated Press reported. The Republican Senator from South Carolina can be heard acknowledging the casualties among … Continue reading Russia issues arrest warrant for Lindsey Graham over Ukraine comments

Former special counsel John Durham is set to provide testimony before a House committee in the coming month regarding his recently finalized report on the FBI’s probe into Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign. Durham’s testimony is scheduled for June 20, where he will first appear in a closed-door session with the House intelligence committee, the Associated Press reported. The following day, he will testify publicly … Continue reading Special counsel Durham to testify before Congress next month

House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-KY) has publicly disclosed that a subpoenaed FBI informant file allegedly links President Joe Biden to a bribery scheme involving a sum of five million dollars. In a letter addressed to FBI Director Christopher Wray, Comer revealed the amount of the alleged bribe and expressed frustration over the bureau’s refusal to provide the unclassified document requested through his subpoena. … Continue reading FBI Informant File Links Joe Biden to $5 Million Bribery Scheme, Rep. Comer says

According to a recent CNN poll conducted by SSRS, President Joe Biden begins his campaign for a second term with a substantial advantage over his declared opponents for the Democratic nomination. However, he faces challenges among the general public, with declining favorability ratings and a widespread belief that his reelection would have more negative than positive implications for the country. Only a third of Americans … Continue reading POLL: 40% of Democrats not backing Biden in primary

In the midst of an unyielding debt ceiling dispute, there appeared to be a fleeting possibility of progress. Speaking from an elegant hall on Wednesday, Speaker Kevin McCarthy indicated that Republicans were prepared to offer important concessions to Democrats. However, McCarthy’s revealed concessions turned out to be familiar Republican policy stances: spending caps and work requirements for social safety programs, Politico reported. These demands aligned … Continue reading Dems to Biden: Get ‘off the bench’

On Wednesday, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy adopted a defiant stance, absolving himself of responsibility for the debt ceiling standoff. He dispatched Republican negotiators to the White House to conclude discussions but emphasized that more time is required for reaching a budget agreement with President Joe Biden, the Associated Press reported. McCarthy expressed cautious optimism about the prospects of reaching a resolution before an impending deadline, … Continue reading McCarthy says debt ceiling standoff ‘not my fault,’ as White House warns of economic risks

Ahead of a looming risk of a debt default, House lawmakers are departing Washington for an extended holiday weekend on Thursday afternoon. Despite negotiators claiming progress in their efforts to reach a deal that would avert a default next week, there was no sign of an imminent agreement on Thursday, the Hill reported. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy stated that both sides had yet to … Continue reading House Reps leave town with no debt ceiling deal

Lawyers representing Donald Trump are seeking a meeting with Attorney General Merrick Garland, signaling that special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into Trump’s handling of classified documents is approaching the indictment phase. In a letter addressed to Garland on Tuesday, attorneys John Rowley and James Trusty requested a meeting at the earliest convenience of the attorney general, Politico reported. Trump shared the letter on Truth Social, … Continue reading Trump legal team seeks meeting with Garland

On Wednesday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis officially entered the 2024 presidential race, adding his name to a crowded field of Republican contenders. His decision will serve as a test not only of his national appeal as a vocal cultural conservative but also of the Republican Party’s readiness to move beyond the era of former President Donald Trump, the Associated Press reported. At the age of … Continue reading Florida Gov. DeSantis launches 2024 GOP presidential campaign to challenge Trump

Debt limit discussions in Washington have encountered a fresh deadlock as negotiators find themselves significantly divided on crucial matters, particularly the demanded spending cuts by Republicans, all while the clock ticks closer to a potentially historic US default. Despite the stalemate, negotiators tentatively plan to reconvene at the negotiating table. On Wednesday, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy revealed that he had early discussions with White House … Continue reading Debt-Limit Talks Stall as Time Runs Short to Avert US Default

According to individuals familiar with the matter, special counsel Jack Smith is nearing the conclusion of his criminal investigation into whether former President Donald Trump mishandled classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago resort. Within Trump’s inner circle, some of his close associates are preparing for the possibility of his indictment and foresee the potential for fundraising opportunities arising from such a prosecution, the Wall Street Journal … Continue reading WSJ: Special Counsel Is Wrapping Up Trump Mar-a-Lago Probe

When House Speaker Kevin McCarthy concluded his 90-minute meeting at the White House on Monday, there were few indications of Democrats and Republicans making significant progress towards a debt ceiling agreement. However, the contentious atmosphere that had overshadowed recent discussions appeared to have eased, as leaders from both sides cautiously expressed optimism while their aides continued negotiations late into the night, Semafor reported. Addressing reporters … Continue reading White House tries to quell Democratic fears on debt limit negotiations