New York Attorney General Letitia James has been indicted in Virginia as part of President Donald Trump’s ongoing pursuit of charges against his political adversaries. James, who has been under investigation since May over a 2023 mortgage, has had a contentious relationship with Trump, having won a civil fraud case...
Dominion Voting Systems, the US voting equipment manufacturer embroiled in election conspiracy theories, has been sold to Scott Leiendecker, founder of electronic pollbook maker KnowInk. The acquisition, under new company Liberty Vote, marks a 'new chapter for American elections', according to Leiendecker. The sale follows a series of successful defamation...
During a C-SPAN appearance, House Speaker Mike Johnson was confronted by a military mom, identified as Samantha, who pleaded for the House to pass a bill ensuring military pay during the government shutdown. Samantha, whose family could face life-threatening consequences due to a potential pay lapse on October 15, criticized...
Chief Judge Virginia Kendall of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois has stated that National Guard troops are not required at the Dirksen Federal Building in Chicago. This comes after the Trump administration deployed hundreds of troops to protect federal properties and U.S. Immigration and Customs...
The White House has criticized Senator Chuck Schumer for his comment that the ongoing government shutdown is 'better' for the Democrats. Republicans have accused Schumer of instigating the shutdown to please the progressive wing of the Democratic Party. The White House deputy press secretary, Abigail Jackson, stated that the shutdown...
Amid the ongoing government shutdown, President Trump has announced plans to permanently cut government programs favored by Democrats, a move he sees as an 'unprecedented opportunity'. While the specific programs have not been disclosed, they are described as 'very popular Democrat programs'. The administration has already frozen about $18 billion...
Norway awaits the Nobel Peace Prize announcement Friday amid intense pressure from outgoing US President Donald Trump to award him the honor. Trump has openly stated his belief that he deserves the prize and has engaged with Norwegian officials. However, the Norwegian Nobel Committee has indicated these efforts are unlikely...
A Georgia judge has granted the agency tasked with finding a replacement prosecutor in the election interference case against Donald Trump and others a new deadline of November 14. While the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council had sought at least 90 days after receiving the case file, Judge Scott McAfee's decision offers...
As the federal government shutdown entered its ninth day with no resolution in sight, President Trump met with his Cabinet to discuss the impact on services and potentially make cuts to Democratic programs. The Senate prepared for another vote on reopening legislation amid continued partisan deadlock over healthcare reforms. Meanwhile,...
A C-SPAN caller, Samantha, made a tearful appeal to House Speaker Mike Johnson on Thursday, fearing her medically fragile children could die without vital medication due to a potential government shutdown-induced lapse in military pay. She expressed deep disappointment in her party and the Speaker, emphasizing her husband's active military...
