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George Santos Ends Congress Bid in New York After Raising $0 for a Month

Apr 23, 2024 11:35 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Disgraced Latino Republican George Santos, who was previously kicked out of the US House of Representatives, has dropped out of his race in New York.

Kari Lake Loses Again as US Supreme Court Junks Her Lawsuit Over Electronic Voting Machines

Apr 23, 2024 10:23 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Kari Lake just lost another court battle, this time in the highest court in the land as the US Supreme Court threw out her lawsuit that challenged the use of electronic voting machines in Arizona.

Donald Trump Hush Money Trial: Former Trump Friend David Pecker Makes Shocking Admissions During Testimony

Apr 23, 2024 08:23 PM EDT By Rick Martin

National Enquirer publisher David Pecker, a friend of Donald Trump, continued his testimony and made several shocking admissions under oath during the Trump hush money trial.

Republican Infighting Continues as House GOP Blames Marjorie Taylor Greene for Lack of Border Wins, Call Her an 'Idiot'

Apr 22, 2024 10:19 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The failure to pass a bipartisan border package supported by many Republicans has been blamed on none other than far-right Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Venezuela: Nicolas Madiro Meets With ICC Prosecutor Investigating His Human Rights Abuses

Apr 22, 2024 09:38 PM EDT By Rick Martin

International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor Karim Khan is in Caracas and actually met with the man he is investigating for human rights abuses, Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro.

Joe Biden Slammed by Papua New Guinea PM James Marape Over His Cannibal Remarks

Papua New Guinea PM James Marape Blasts Joe Biden Following His Cannibal Remarks

Apr 22, 2024 09:15 PM EDT By Ross Key

Papua New Guinea PM James Marape criticizes President Biden, rejecting his reference to New Guineans as "cannibals." Marape clarifies Biden's remarks, stating his uncle's WWII fate wasn't by cannibals. Marape deems such labeling unfair to his nation.

Mexico Elections: Masked Men Stop Frontrunner Claudia Sheinbaum To Ask for Her Help

Apr 22, 2024 09:05 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Claudia Sheinbaum continued her presidential campaign like normal but this was stopped when masked men approached her and asked for her help to stem the rising violence in Mexico

Donald Trump Hush Money Trial: Both Sides Give Opening Statements, Prosecutors Call Trump Actions Election Fraud

Apr 22, 2024 08:15 PM EDT By Rick Martin

With jury selection now over, the Donald Trump hush money trial continued on Monday with both sides' lawyers delivering opening statements in front of the new jury.

Donald Trump Spending Campaign Donors' Money on Legal Fees, Still Trails Joe Biden on Fundraising

Apr 21, 2024 11:39 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Donald Trump's legal battles are already draining his campaign's money, spending over a quarter of campaign donations on legal fees alone.

Ecuador War on Crime Faces Referendum as Citizens Head to the Polls

Apr 21, 2024 11:03 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Ecuador is trying to fight back against the rising tide of crime plaguing the country and one of the first steps is a referendum which has citizens going to the polls.

Donald Trump Cancels North Carolina Rally Due to Severe Weather

Donald Trump's First Rally Since Hush Money Trial Canceled Due to Severe Weather

Apr 21, 2024 09:03 PM EDT By Ross Key

Donald Trump cancels North Carolina rally citing severe weather concerns. The rally at Aero Center Wilmington moved due to thunderstorm warning, ensuring attendees' safety.

Venezuela Elections: Opposition Chooses Final Candidate, Former Diplomat Edmundo Gomez, to Challenge Nicolas Maduro

Apr 21, 2024 08:38 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The Venezuela elections have gotten a new twist as the main opposition coalition has chosen a brand new candidate to challenge dictator Nicolas Maduro, a diplomat named Edmundo Gonzalez.

Colombia: Tens of Thousands of People Take the Streets to Reject President Petro's Economic, Social Reform

Apr 21, 2024 08:32 PM EDT By Ross Key

Colombians rally against President Petro's reforms, fearing economic harm. Petro insists changes fight inequality, igniting ongoing protests.

Donald Trump Hush Money Trial: Man Sets Himself on Fire in Designated Protest Area Near Courthouse

Apr 19, 2024 09:02 PM EDT By Rick Martin

As the 12 jurors and six alternates were being fully empaneled during the Donald Trump hush money trial, police scrambled as a man went to the protest and lit himself on fire.

Mexico Elections: Yet Another Mayoral Candidate Killed, 16th Candidate Death as June 16 Vote Approaches

Apr 19, 2024 09:30 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The Mexico election campaign period is officially underway and while the spotlight is on the presidential election, yet another local candidate has been killed as election violence continues.

Venezuela Oil Sector Hit Hard as US Reimposes Sanctions Over South American Country's Election Fairness

Apr 18, 2024 11:21 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The consequences of Nicolas Maduro's constant repression in Venezuela have begun as Venezuelan oil took a massive hit after the US reimposed energy sanctions against it.

Donald Trump Hush Money Trial: All 12 Jurors Selected After One Dropped Out Over Fears for Her Safety

Apr 18, 2024 08:48 PM EDT By Rick Martin

All 12 jurors for the Donald Trump hush money trial in New York have been selected. However, this came after potential jury intimidation, where one juror dropped out for fear for her life.

Joe Biden Gets Endorsement from Kennedy Family

Kennedy Family Dumps RFK Jr., Endorses Joe Biden for 2024 Presidential Election

Apr 18, 2024 08:40 PM EDT By Ross Key

President Joe Biden secures endorsement from over a dozen members of the Kennedy family, leveraging Democratic legacy and signaling unified opposition to third-party bid by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Argentina President Javier Milei Wants to Join NATO

Argentina President Javier Milei Submits Request to Join NATO

Apr 18, 2024 08:14 PM EDT By Ross Key

Argentina seeks NATO global partnership to enhance political, security ties amid President Milei's push for closer relations with Western allies, aiming to spur investment.