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Venezuela Election: Opposition Candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Holds First Rally, Pledges Unity Amid Nicolas Maduro's Repression Campaign

May 19, 2024 11:58 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The Venezuela presidential election is fully underway, as the united opposition coalition's candidate, Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, finally held his first political rally.

Rudy Guiliani Gets the Worst Gift for 80th Birthday: An Indictment

Arizona AG Confirms Rudy Guiliani Served with Arizona Indictment During His 80th Birthday

May 19, 2024 10:00 PM EDT By Ross Key

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes confirmed Rudy Giuliani's indictment was tied to the 2020 election case with former President Trump. Giuliani, celebrating his 80th birthday, responded to claims that his party was disrupted amid the legal developments.

Mexico President Andres Manuel Lopez Faces Massive Protest as Tens of Thousands Marched Against Him

May 19, 2024 10:53 PM EDT By Rick Martin

As the June 2 Mexico elections approach, tens of thousands of mostly opposition supporters marched in Mexico City to protest against President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.

Dominican Republic Voters Cast Ballots; Incumbent Luis Abinader Expects Another Term

May 19, 2024 09:21 PM EDT By Ross Key

Dominican Republic voters will elect a new president and parliament Sunday. The election is a referendum on popular incumbent Luis Abinader, focusing on Haiti's crisis, corruption, and economic issues.

Donald Trump Attends Son, Barron Trump's Graduation

Donald Trump Takes Break in New York Criminal Trial, Attends Barron Trump's Highschool Graduation

May 17, 2024 10:44 PM EDT By Ross Key

Donald Trump attended his son Barron's graduation at Oxbridge Academy in West Palm Beach, Florida. He arrived just before the ceremony, sitting with Melania in the front row.

Mexico President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, Guatemala President Bernardo Arevalo, Meet Regarding Migration, Security

May 17, 2024 09:19 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Mexico President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and Guatemala President Bernardo Arevalo are meeting near their shared border. Their main agendas include migration, security, and development.

House Oversight Committee Hearing Descends in Chaos as Marjorie Taylor Greene Fights Jasmine Crockett, Alexandria Ocasio Cortez

May 17, 2024 08:21 PM EDT By Rick Martin

It was a chaotic hearing on Friday for the House Oversight Committee as Democrats Jasmine Crockett and Alexandria Ocasio Cortez had a shouting match against Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Donald Trump Hush Money Trial: Lauren Boebert Heckled While Michael Cohen Cross-Examination Got Heated

May 17, 2024 01:27 AM EDT By Rick Martin

More Republican lawmakers attended the Donald Trump porn star hush money trial in New York, including Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert ,who was viciously mocked by the New York crowd.

Panama President-Elect Jose Raul Mulino Mulling More Checkpoints Across the Darien Gap to Stop Migrants

May 16, 2024 10:32 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Panama President-Elect Jose Raul Mulino is trying to fulfill his promise to close the Darien Gap, a feat experts believe is impossible.

Peru Lawmakers Trying To Oust President Dina Boluarte Again as Rolex Scandal Continues

Peru Lawmakers Try To Oust President Dina Boluarte Again as Rolex Scandal Continues

May 16, 2024 09:37 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The Rolex scandal has rocked the already-tenuous political landscape of Peru, and Peruvian lawmakers are once again trying to oust yet another president as Dina Boluarte faces another removal attempt.

Rudy Giuliani Missing? Former New York City Mayor Nowhere To Be Found as Arizona Prosecutors Look For Him

May 16, 2024 04:28 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Arizona state prosecutors are looking for former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani after a grand jury indicted him for election fraud. However, there is one problem; they cannot find him.

Cuba Removed from List of Countries Not Cooperating with Terrorism by US State Department

Cuba Removed from List of Countries Not Cooperating with Fighting Terrorism by US State Department

May 15, 2024 10:29 PM EDT By Rick Martin

As far as the US government is concerned, Cuba is no longer a country that is "not cooperating fully" in its fight against terrorism, as the Caribbean country was recently removed from the US terrorism list.

Joe Biden, Donald Trump Agree to 2 Presidential Debates in June and September

Joe Biden-Donald Trump Presidential Debates Set in June and September on CNN, ABC

May 15, 2024 09:21 PM EDT By Ross Key

After months of evading debate specifics, Trump and Biden swiftly agreed to face off on CNN on June 27 and ABC on Sept. 10. Biden also accepted an ABC News forum invitation.

Venezuela Boosts Army Presence at Guyana Border

Venezuela Sends More Army at Guyana Border Amid Growing Tensions

May 15, 2024 08:37 PM EDT By Ross Key

Venezuela is increasing its military presence at the Guyana border, particularly near Anacoco, despite pledging to ease tensions, as Nicolás Maduro faces poor poll results.

Donald Trump Hush Money Trial: Michael Cohen Offers Insider Knowledge About Donald Trump's Shady Deals

Donald Trump Hush Money Trial: Michael Cohen Offers Insider Knowledge About Ex-boss' Shady Deals

May 14, 2024 10:44 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The Donald Trump porn star hush money trial entered Day 17, with Michael Cohen continuing his testimony and revealing some of the former president's shady business dealings.

Mexico Elections: Claudia Sheinbaum Maintains Wide Lead Over Xochitl Galvez as Election Day Nears

May 14, 2024 10:20 PM EDT By Rick Martin

As Mexico nears its June 2 election date, a new poll by consulting firm Mitofsky and newspaper El Economista was released on Tuesday and it showed candidate Claudia Sheinbaum in the lead.

Hunter Biden Not Ready for Gun Trial, Says Legal Team; Judge Rejects Delay Request

May 14, 2024 08:35 PM EDT By Ross Key

Hunter Biden's request to delay his gun charges trial was denied by the judge. His lawyer wanted to push it to September due to witness issues. The trial date is June 3.

Donald Trump Hush Money Trial: Star Witness Michael Cohen Finally Testifies

May 14, 2024 12:13 AM EDT By Rick Martin

After carefully laying out their case, including testimonies from Stormy Daniels and former Trump officials, star witness Michael Cohen finally testified at the Donald Trump Hush Money Trial.

Viggo Mortensen, Lord of the Rings Actor, Slams Argentina President Javier Milei, Calls Him a Clown

May 13, 2024 10:20 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Actor Viggo Mortensen grew up in Argentina despite being born to Danish and American parents. He recently appeared on Argentinian TV and slammed President Javier Milei.