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Marjorie Taylor Greene's Effort to Remove House Speaker Mike Johnson Expected to Push Through This Week Despite Massive Backlash

May 06, 2024 10:29 PM EDT By Rick Martin

US House Speaker Mike Johnson's job is in danger as Marjorie Taylor Greene's plans to force a vote on the matter is expected to happen this week.

Panama Elections: Ricardo Martinelli Replacement Jose Raul Mulino Elected President

May 06, 2024 08:27 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Panama had found its next president, and he is last-minute replacement candidate Jose Raul Mulino, a staunch ally of convicted former president Ricardo Martinelli.

Donald Trump Trial: New Poll Finds 20% of Trump Supporters May Reconsider Vote If He Is Convicted

May 06, 2024 12:08 AM EDT By Rick Martin

A new poll may have troubling news for Donald Trump, who is in a tight race against President Joe Biden. It found that a large percentage of Trump supporters might not vote for him should he be convicted.

Panama Elections: Voting Done as Panamanians Await Who Will Their Next President Be

May 05, 2024 10:13 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Voters have now casted their ballots as polling centers now officially close throughout Panama for the election that will decide the Central American country's next president.

Donald Trump Hush Money Trial: Former Trump Spokesperson Hope Hicks Testifies

May 03, 2024 08:29 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The woman who served as Donald Trump's campaign spokesperson and press secretary, Hope Hicks, has now testified in the New York hush money trial.

Donald Trump Hush Money Trial: Ex-POTUS May Get More Fines After Even More Gag Order Violations

May 02, 2024 11:39 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The 10th day of the Donald Trump hush money trial in New York concluded earlier today, and it was filled with talks of celebrity scandals and even more gag order violations by the ex-POTUS.

Ecuador Defends Actions in Mexican Embassy Raid at the International Court of Justice (ICJ); Accuses Mexico of 'Blatant Interference'

May 02, 2024 10:38 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The hearing at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding Ecuador's raid at the Mexican Embassy, leading to both countries cutting ties with one another, has now started.

Joe Biden Calls Japan, India 'Xenophobic' Few Weeks After White House Hosted Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

Joe Biden Lumps Japan, India to China, Russia, Slams Them with 'Xenophobic' Remarks

May 02, 2024 10:27 PM EDT By Ross Key

President Biden, at a Washington fundraiser, labeled Japan and India 'xenophobic', grouping them with China and Russia, emphasizing US stance on welcoming immigrants for economic growth, calling upcoming election pivotal for democracy and freedom.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs Signs Bill Officially Repealing State's Controversial 1864 Abortion Ban

May 02, 2024 08:16 PM EDT By Rick Martin

After a massive outcry when the State Supreme Court of Arizona reinstated the 1864 total abortion ban, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has now signed the bill repealing the law.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Vows To Move To Oust Mike Johnson Next Week; Democrats Say They Will Save Him

May 02, 2024 02:08 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Marjorie Taylor Greene vowed to force a vote to Oust Speaker Mike Johnson next week. However, in a move to prevent further chaos, Democrats have vowed to bail him out.

Joe Biden Forgives $1.6 Billion Student Debt for Borrowers Who Attended the Art Institutes Amid Alleged Fraud

May 01, 2024 09:50 PM EDT By Ross Key

The Biden administration is forgiving $6.1 billion in student debt for 317,000 people who attended The Art Institutes, closed last fall due to fraud. This move is part of Biden's strategy to address the nation's $1.7 trillion student debt.

Colombia President Gustavo Petro Announces Cutting Diplomatic Ties with Israel Over War in Gaza

Colombia To Cut Diplomatic Relationship With Israel Over Actions in Gaza, President Gustavo Petro Says

May 01, 2024 08:44 PM EDT By Ross Key

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced plans to cut diplomatic ties with Israel due to its actions in Gaza. Speaking at a May Day rally in Bogota, he criticized Israel for civilian casualties.

Arizona Repeals Controversial 1864 Abortion Ban

May 01, 2024 08:17 PM EDT By Rick Martin

In a big victory for abortion advocates, the Republican-held Arizona State Senate has repealed the controversial 1864 abortion ban that totally bans almost any form of abortion.

Donald Trump Hush Money Trial: Judge Fines Former President, Threatens Him With Jail Time Over Gag Order Violations

May 01, 2024 12:30 AM EDT By Rick Martin

The Donald Trump hush money trial continued into its 9th day, with judge Juan Merchan fining the former president over his gag order violations and threatening to send him to jail

Kristi Noem Bashed by Donald Trump and Steve Bannon for Killing Her Dog

Donald Trump, Steve Bannon Blast South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem After She Brags About Killing Her Dog in Her Memoir

Apr 30, 2024 09:40 PM EDT By Ross Key

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem criticized for euthanizing her 14-month-old dog Cricket, drawing skepticism from Trump allies Bannon and Trump Jr.

Haiti Transitional Government Chooses Fritz Belizaire as New Prime Minister

Former Youth and Sports Minister Fritz Belizaire Becomes Haiti New Prime Minister

Apr 30, 2024 08:50 PM EDT By Ross Key

A council guiding Haiti's leadership transition appoints Edgard Leblanc Fils as president and proposes Fritz Belizaire as interim prime minister to tackle escalating gang violence and facilitate upcoming elections.

US Crime Drops Considerably Despite Donald Trump Claims

US Crime Drops Significantly Despite Donald Trump Claims

Apr 30, 2024 09:02 PM EDT By Rick Martin

While many on the right, especially Donald Trump, have claimed that US crime is rising, the actual crime numbers have now been released, and it actually dropped considerably.

Donald Trump Hush Money Trial Revealed That a Tiger Woods Sex Scandal Was Also Covered Up

Apr 30, 2024 12:02 AM EDT By Rick Martin

An unexpected revelation was disclosed during the Donald Trump hush money trial, and it involved golf icon Tiger Woods having a sex scandal that was covered up by David Pecker.

Mexico President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, US President Joe Biden Agree To Clamp Down on Illigal Immigration

Apr 29, 2024 09:30 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The US and Mexico have recently agreed that they would be cooperating on migration policy after President Joe Biden and Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador spoke with one another.