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Suriname: Former Dictator Desi Bouterse Faces Final Trial Over 1982 Killings of Political Opponents

Dec 15, 2023 10:32 PM EST By Rick Martin

Desi Bouterse, Suriname's former dictator, and two dozen others are facing a years-long judicial battle over the 1982 killings of 15 political opponents and a final verdict is about to be made.

Joe Biden Impeachment Inquiry: Republican Admits They Do Not Have Evidence POTUS Committed Any Crimes

Dec 15, 2023 01:00 AM EST By Rick Martin

Some House Republicans are saying the quiet part out loud as many of them admit they have launched the Joe Biden impeachment inquiry to make Donald Trump happy while they struggle to find any evidence of wrongdoing.

Rudy Giuliani Defamation Trial: Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss Rest Case as Jury Deliberates

Dec 14, 2023 10:14 PM EST By Rick Martin

Rudy Giuliani's defamation trial is now all up to the jury as deliberation finally began after attorneys for Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss rested their case.

Venezuela and Guyana Leaders Meet in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Amid Essequibo Tensions

Dec 14, 2023 08:50 PM EST By Rick Martin

As the rest of South America anxiously looks on, President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela finally met with President Irfaan Ali on Thursday as the Essequibo dispute simmers.

Donald Trump Fake Electors Trial Begins in Michigan

Dec 14, 2023 02:07 AM EST By Rick Martin

The Donald Trump Fake Electors scheme has finally reached the courts, as six of the former president's fake electors in Michigan appeared in court for the first time in Lansing.

Guatemala: Costa Rica President Throws Support for President-Elect Bernardo Arevalo While US Sanctions Guatemalan Officials

Dec 13, 2023 11:29 PM EST By Rick Martin

The United States and Costa Rica are showing solidarity with Guatemala President-Elect Bernardo Arevalo after prosecutors threatened to annul his victory.

Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios Cannot Enter Home Country of Nicaragua After Anti- Daniel Ortega Ties Were Revealed

Nicaragua Is Banning Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios From Returning Home Unless She Agrees To One Condition

Dec 13, 2023 09:56 PM EST By Rick Martin

Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios cannot return home to Nicaragua. However, dictator Daniel Ortega's regime will reportedly agree to let her in on one condition.

Rudy Giuliani Lawsuit: Judge Rebukes Former Trump Lawyer After He Doubled Down on Election Lies

Dec 13, 2023 12:59 AM EST By Rick Martin

A federal judge in Washington DC issued former New York City Mayor and Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani after he repeated his election lies regarding two Georgia election workers.

Rudy Giuliani Georgia Lawsuit: Jury Hears Racist Threats Vs. Election Workers Caused By Trump Lawyer's Claims

Rudy Giuliani Lawsuit: Jury Hears Racist Threats Vs. Georgia Election Workers Caused by Trump Lawyer's Claims

Dec 12, 2023 02:07 AM EST By Rick Martin

The trial of former New York City Mayor and Former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani finally began as he faced a lawsuit from Georgia election workers over his false election claims.

Argentina Economic Crisis: Javier Milei Warns 'There Is No Alternative to a Shock Adjustment'

Dec 10, 2023 09:11 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

Argentinian libertarian economist Javier Milei assumes office, cautioning in his inaugural address that a sharp, painful fiscal shock is inevitable to address the country's severe economic crisis, marked by inflation nearing 200 percent, the worst in decades.

Donald Trump New York Fraud Trial: Ex-POTUS Makes Shocking Decision on Testifying in His Case

Donald Trump New York Fraud Trial: Ex-POTUS No Longer Testifying -- Here's Why

Dec 10, 2023 08:55 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

In a last-minute reversal, former President Donald Trump declared on Sunday that he will not testify in the $250 million civil fraud trial against him and his company.

Donald Trump Sidesteps Sean Hannity's Question If He Will Abuse Power If Reelected But Then Admits He Will

Dec 06, 2023 11:08 PM EST By Rick Martin

Donald Trump sat down with Fox News host Sean Hannity in what many expected to be a softball interview. However, the former president tried to avoid the issue of his abuses of power.

Joe Biden Student Loan Debt Plan: 80,300 Borrowers To Benefit from $4.8 Billion Forgiveness

Dec 06, 2023 08:31 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

The Joe Biden administration revealed a new initiative on Wednesday, providing an extra $4.8 billion in relief for over 80,000 US student loan borrowers.

Peru: Disgraced Former President Alberto Fujimori Ordered To Be Freed By Country's Highest Court

Dec 05, 2023 11:26 PM EST By Rick Martin

The highest court in Peru, the Constitutional Court, ruled on Tuesday that the country's 85-year-old former president, Alberto Fujimori, must be freed from prison.

Senator Tommy Tuberville Ends Military Promotion Blockade After Months of Stalling Military Leadership

Dec 05, 2023 08:11 PM EST By Rick Martin

"It's over," said Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville, releasing his blockade on military promotions that began last February. The Republican had been blocking promotions and crippling military operations.

Donald Trump Does Not Have Immunity in 2020 Election Interference Case, Rules Federal Judge

Dec 05, 2023 02:24 AM EST By Rick Martin

Donald Trump's legal losses just keep coming as a judge overseeing his 2020 election interference case, also known as the January 6 case, ruled he cannot use presidential immunity.

George Santos Defrauded Ohio Republican Congressman and His Mother, Says Rep. Max Miller

Dec 04, 2023 10:33 PM EST By Rick Martin

Disgraced former Republican Congressman George Santos may have already been kicked out of Congress, but a new controversy for him just popped up as Rep. Max Miller of Ohio claims he has been defrauded.

Donald Trump Blasts' Unwatchable,' 'Total Loser' Robert De Niro After Criticism

Dec 04, 2023 08:44 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

Donald Trump lashes out at Robert De Niro following the actor's critical award speech last month, where he openly criticized the Republican presidential front-runner.

George Santos: Expeled New York Rep's Movie in the Works at HBO Films

HBO, 'Veep' Producer Frank Rich Working on Disgraced New York Congressman George Santos Movie

Dec 04, 2023 01:34 AM EST By BERT HOOVER

HBO Films secures rights to Mark Chiusano's book "The Fabulist," chronicling the meteoric political ascent of George Santos and the fabrications that fueled it, slated for a movie adaptation.