A BBC investigation uncovered a Russian-funded disinformation network aiming to disrupt Moldova's upcoming parliamentary elections. Using an undercover reporter, the BBC found the network paid participants to spread pro-Russian propaganda and fake news, undermining the pro-EU ruling party. The network, linked to sanctioned Moldovan oligarch Ilan Shor and...
Following Jimmy Kimmel's indefinite suspension after his jokes about Charlie Kirk's death prompted threats from the FCC, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) CEO Curtis LeGeyt expressed concern about government pressure on media. LeGeyt, in a blog post, stated this is an unprecedented time, highlighting the importance of broadcasters'...
A right-wing anti-immigration protest in The Hague, Netherlands, turned violent on Saturday, a month before the general election. Protesters, many from far-right groups, threw rocks and bottles at police, who responded with tear gas and water cannons. Damage was inflicted on a centrist party's office. The protest's...
Former Trump defense attorney Lindsey Halligan will lead the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Trump announced the appointment on social media, praising Halligan's loyalty and describing her as a "tough prosecutor." This follows the resignation of the previous U.S. Attorney, Erik Siebert, amid pressure...
The Trump administration has ended the federal government's annual report on hunger in America, citing concerns about politicization and inaccuracies. This decision follows recent cuts to food aid programs, estimated to impact 3 million people. The USDA claims the report's data is subjective and doesn't reflect the administration's claims...
Rep. Ilhan Omar defended her criticism of the late right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, calling him "reprehensible" and "hateful." Omar cited Kirk's racist, misogynistic, and xenophobic comments as justification. A censure resolution against Omar, pushed by Rep. Nancy Mace, failed after a 214-213 vote. Omar expressed sympathy for...
President Trump nominated Lindsey Halligan as the new U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, replacing Erik Siebert, who resigned amid pressure to pursue charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James. Halligan, a longtime Trump associate, will oversee an office embroiled in controversy over politically motivated investigations....
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's press office is under investigation for a social media post perceived as a threat to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The post, stating "Kristi Noem is going to have a bad day today," prompted US Attorney Bill Essayli to request a Secret Service threat assessment. Newsom's...
Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli referred California Governor Gavin Newsom to the Secret Service for a threat assessment. This followed Newsom's social media post criticizing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The referral comes amidst ongoing tension between California and the Trump administration over immigration policies, including recent deportation...
Oklahoma lawmakers proposed legislation mandating public universities build a Charlie Kirk memorial plaza, featuring a statue and signage declaring him a 'modern civil rights leader', or face fines. This follows conservative tributes comparing Kirk to Martin Luther King Jr., a comparison rejected by King's son who cited Kirk's controversial...
