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Donald Trump Facing Financial Troubles Amid Legal Defeats While Joe Biden Outraised Him

Feb 20, 2024 12:24 AM EST By Rick Martin

Donald Trump's legal defeats are turning into financial troubles as the former president scrambles for cash as he faces over $500 million in legal fees.

Donald Trump-Supporting Truckers Warn to Boycott NYC Following Civil Fraud Case

Feb 19, 2024 07:57 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

Donald Trump- supporting truckers threaten a boycott, claiming it could "shut New York City down." This follows a $355 million fraud ruling against Trump, who plans to appeal.

Donald Trump Does Not Condemn Vladimir Putin Over Alexander Navalny Death; Calls To Fund Ukraine Mounts for Republicans

Feb 19, 2024 07:20 PM EST By Rick Martin

Days after Alexander Navalny's death, Donald Trump finally mentioned him. However, he made no mention of the man who possibly killed him, his "good friend," Vladimir Putin.

US President Ranking: Donald Trump Still Ranked by Historians as Worst US President in History; Who Is the Best?

Feb 18, 2024 11:53 PM EST By Rick Martin

In honor of Presidents Day, the Presidential Greatness Project was launched to poll historians to rank they believe is the best US president in history,

New Guatemala President Bernardo Arevalo Meets With US DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Feb 18, 2024 09:47 PM EST By Rick Martin

Bernardo Arevalo may be Guatemala's most unlikely president, but he is seeking to make his mark on the world stage with meetings with top foreign officials.

Mexico: Thousands March Vs. President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) in 'March for Democracy'

Feb 18, 2024 08:24 PM EST By Rick Martin

Thousands of people donned pink and marched in Mexico City for what they called a “march for democracy” to slam President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and AMLO's political party.

Donald Trump Launches $399 Branded Sneakers Following Judge's $355M Settlement Order

Donald Trump Sneakers Welcomed with Boos and Chants at Sneaker Con

Feb 18, 2024 07:31 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

Following a $355 million fine from a New York judge in a fraud trial, former President Donald Trump, planning to appeal, unveils a $399 sneaker line at Philadelphia's Sneaker Con the next day.

Texas: Federal Judge Expresses Concern About State Law SB4 That Allows Police To Arrest Illegal Migrants

Feb 16, 2024 10:20 PM EST By Rick Martin

The federal government and the state of Texas are sparring over a controversial Texas law known as SB4, with the judge expressing his skepticism regarding it.

Donald Trump Fraud Case: New York Judge Orders the Former President To Pay Over $350M

Donald Trump Fraud Case: New York Judge Orders the Former President To Pay $355M

Feb 16, 2024 07:56 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

A New York judge has ordered former President Donald Trump to pay $355 million and cease running any businesses in the state for three years. The decision stems from allegations of fraudulently inflating his net worth to secure favorable treatment from banks and lenders.

Venezuela Starts a New Feud, This Time Against the UN High Commissioner on Human Rights, Orders Office in Country Closed

Feb 15, 2024 08:30 PM EST By Rick Martin

Venezuela has ordered the local technical advisory office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to be closed, accusing it of supporting terrorists.

Fani Willis Denies Misconduct Allegations in Trump Election Case

Fani Willis Says Her Relationship with Nathan Wade Won't Affect Trump Election Case

Feb 15, 2024 08:10 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis unexpectedly testified in her misconduct hearing following a dispute about her relationship timeline with special prosecutor Nathan Wade raised by a former friend.

Hunter Biden Probe: FBI Informant Charged for Lying About Joe Biden Ties to Ukrainian Energy Company

Feb 15, 2024 07:45 PM EST By Rick Martin

Authorities have charged FBI informant Alexander Smirnov after it was found that he lied about payments a Ukrainian energy company made to Joe Biden and his son, Hunter Biden.

Venezuela Troop Build-Up Near Border Violates International Law, Warns Guyana

Feb 15, 2024 12:55 AM EST By Rick Martin

The Essequibo dispute between Venezuela and Guyana continues to escalate as Guyana blasted its neighbor's recent troop build-up along their shared borders.

Donald Trump Son-in-Law Jared Kushner Says He Will Not Join 2nd Trump Administration Should Ex-POTUS Win

Feb 15, 2024 12:10 AM EST By Rick Martin

Jared Kushner, husband of Ivanka Trump and former President Donald Trump's son-in-law, confirmed he would not join a second Trump administration.

Donald Trump Immigration Plans 2025 Include Mass Deportation of Millions of People in the US

Feb 14, 2024 10:14 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

Former President Donald Trump, eyeing a 2024 return, unveils a drastic shift in US immigration policy. His plan promises unprecedented actions against both legal and unauthorized immigrants, featuring a mass deportation initiative, signaling potential significant policy changes if elected.

Joe Biden Border Challenge: POTUS Urged by Latino Groups To Swiftly Combat Discrimination in Immigration System

Latino Groups Propose 2024 Immigration Priorities to White House

Feb 14, 2024 09:18 PM EST By Rick Martin

After the Republicans sabotaged the bipartisan border deal on behalf of Donald Trump, Joe Biden now faces new challenges amid the border crisis, with various Latino groups recently approaching him.

George Santos's Vacant New York Seat Finally Decided With Democrat Tom Souzzi's Victory

George Santos' Vacant New York Seat Finally Decided With Democrat Tom Souzzi's Victory

Feb 14, 2024 07:34 PM EST By Rick Martin

The vacant seat left by disgraced New York Republican George Santos has finally been filled after Democrat Tom Souzzi won a special election.

Matt Gaetz Sex Trafficking Scandal: Arch Nemesis Kevin McCarthy Rips Into Florida Republican at Surprise Press Conference

Feb 14, 2024 01:39 AM EST By Rick Martin

He may not be part of the US House of Representatives anymore, but Kevin McCarthy just held a press conference that slammed embattled Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz.

US Senate's $95 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel Faces Backlash from the House

Feb 13, 2024 08:42 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

The US Senate's $95B foreign aid package encounters resistance from House Republicans. Democrats argue its vital role in sustaining global democracy, setting the stage for legislative contention over the substantial funding proposal.