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Peru: Iran National Arrested Over Alleged Plot to Attack Israel Citizen

Mar 11, 2024 10:42 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The conflict in the Middle East may have already spilled into the Americas as authorities in Peru have arrested a man from Iran over a plot to attack a citizen of Israel in the South American country.

Joe Biden Proposes Budget for Second Term Restoring Tax Breaks for Families, Cuts Taxes for Millions

Mar 11, 2024 10:33 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

President Joe Biden unveiled a budget proposal on Monday, designed to capture voters' attention. The plan includes tax breaks for families, reduced healthcare costs, diminished deficits, and increased taxes on the wealthy and corporations.

Florida 'Don't Say Gay' Law Gets Limited in Scope After Lawsuit; Teachers Can Now Discuss Sexual Orientation

Mar 11, 2024 08:35 PM EDT By Rick Martin

After a lawsuit from advocates of LGBTQ+ rights filed a lawsuit against Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis struck a deal with them to limit the scope of the controversial Don’t Say Gay” law.

Donald Trump Insider Hired To Find Proof of 2020 Election Fraud To Talk About What He Found in New Book

Mar 11, 2024 03:12 AM EDT By Rick Martin

A new book about Donald Trump's 2020 elections claims will soon be released by one of the people he and his campaign have hired to look into the various reports of election cheating.

George Santos, Disgraced Former Republican Congressman, Announces He Will Run for the House Again

So, Disgraced Former Republican Congressman George Santos Has Just Announced That He Is Running Again

Mar 10, 2024 10:47 PM EDT By Rick Martin

After being disowned by his Republican colleagues, former Republican Congressman George Santos has announced that he will be running for the House once again.

Katie Britt Explains Story She Used in SOTU Rebuttal

Katie Britt Denies Misleading Voters in Her Joe Biden SOTU Rebuttal

Mar 10, 2024 10:16 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Senator Katie Britt addressed questions on Sunday regarding a story she shared in response to President Joe Biden's State of the Union. The Alabama lawmaker clarified details surrounding the story that had prompted inquiries in recent days.

Haiti Crisis: Gangs Attack Police Stations While CARICOM Leaders Call Emergency Meeting

Mar 10, 2024 09:38 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Several gangs in the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince have launched massive attacks on at least three police stations, leading police and palace guards to fight back.

Donald Trump Attacks E Jean Carroll Again Just One Day After Posting $91.6 Million Bond, Possibly Defaming Her Again

Could Donald Trump's Attacks E Jean Carroll One Day After Posting $91.6 Million Bond Lead to Another Defamation Case?

Mar 10, 2024 08:21 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Donald Trump may have just defamed E. Jean Carrol, the woman he was found liable of sexually assaulting, once again. This came just a day after he posted a $91.6 million bond.

Joe Biden SOTU Address: Gold Star Father Steven Nikoui Arrested After Heckling President's Speech

Gold Star Father Steven Nikoui Faces Misdemeanor Charges After Disrupting Joe Biden SOTU Address

Mar 08, 2024 09:46 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

The Gold Star father of a Marine killed in the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal was arrested Thursday night for shouting at President Joe Biden during his SOTU address. The incident occurred as he voiced grievances related to his child's death.

Honduras Ex-President Juan Orlando Hernandez Convicted on Drug Trafficking Charges in New York Trial

Mar 08, 2024 08:33 PM EST By Rick Martin

The biggest trial for Honduras has now been decided in the United States as a New York jury found former President Juan Orlando Hernandez guilty of drug trafficking.

Cuba: Ex-Economy Minister Alejandro Gil Fernandez Under Investigation for Making 'Serious Mistakes'

Mar 08, 2024 08:21 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel announced that recently ousted Economy Minister Alejandro Gil Fernandez is under investigation by police and the Attorney General’s Office for alleged "serious mistakes." The inquiry follows Gil Fernandez's dismissal from his position.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Broke House Ethics Rules During Joe Biden's State of the Union Address

Mar 08, 2024 08:10 PM EST By Rick Martin

Controversial Georgia Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is getting slammed for breaking the rules of the House during President Joe Biden's State of the Union Address.

Mexico Elections Primer: Who Are the Top 3 Candidates Vying to Replace AMLO?

Mar 09, 2024 08:10 PM EST By Rick Martin

The campaign period for the Mexico elections has now begun, and while plenty of candidates are running for the presidency, three are standing out.

Peru Prime Minister Pedro Otarola Resigns After Leaked Audio Leads to Influence Peddling and Harassment Scandal

Mar 07, 2024 10:29 PM EST By Rick Martin

Pedro Otarola, the prime minister of Peru, once considered one of the country's most powerful men, has resigned after a leaked audio with a woman sparked a massive scandal.

Arizona Supreme Court Rejects Kari Lake Bid To Toss Out Defamation Lawsuit Over False Election Claims

Mar 07, 2024 09:41 PM EST By Rick Martin

Failed Arizona gubernatorial candidate and current US senatorial candidate Kari Lake has lost again, this time in the Arizona State Supreme Court over a lawsuit against her.

Donald Trump's Request to Delay Paying $85.3M Defamation Judgement Rejected

Federal Judge Rejects Donald Trump's Request to Delay Paying $85.3M Defamation Judgement

Mar 07, 2024 08:53 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

A New York judge denied Donald Trump's request to postpone an $83.3 million defamation judgment favoring writer E. Jean Carroll. The decision marks a legal setback for the former president in the ongoing case.

Honduras: Trial of Ex-President Juan Orlando Hernandez Considered Must-See TV for Citizens

Honduras Ex-President Juan Orlando Hernandez Trial Widely Followed by Citizens Despite Not Being Televised

Mar 07, 2024 08:27 PM EST By Rick Martin

Honduras Ex-President Juan Orlando Hernandez is on trial in New York over drug trafficking charges, and Hondurans are glued to their TVs or computers following it.

Hunter Biden Probe: House Republicans Finally Invite Joe Biden Son to a Public Hearing After Committee Finds Little Evidence of President's Wrongdoing

Mar 06, 2024 11:57 PM EST By Rick Martin

After weeks of Hunter Biden offering to testify in public, House Republicans from the House Oversight Committee have now called in the Joe Biden son to testify in public.

Elon Musk Says He Won't Donate to Joe Biden or Donald Trump

Joe Biden, Donald Trump Won't Get Campaign Donations from Tesla CEO Elon Musk

Mar 06, 2024 09:18 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

Tesla CEO Elon Musk declared on Wednesday that he won't contribute to the campaigns of President Joe Biden or former President Donald Trump. Musk's announcement marks a departure from past political donations.