President Trump's Justice Department is investigating New York Attorney General Letitia James, issuing subpoenas related to a $454 million judgement against Trump and a lawsuit involving the NRA. Another investigation into alleged mortgage fraud is underway, led by a special prosecutor. James denies wrongdoing and claims the investigations are...
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee fiercely criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, claiming Britain would have lost WWII under his leadership. This followed Starmer's opposition to Israel's plan to seize Gaza City, a move also condemned by the British Ambassador to Israel, Simon Walters, who warned against further...
A shift in US right-wing sentiment towards Israel is analyzed. While traditionally pro-Israel, the right now displays a complex mix of support and anti-Semitism. This is attributed to the mainstreaming of the radical right, fueled by figures like Tucker Carlson and Donald Trump. Trump's support for Netanyahu,...
President Trump is searching for a new Federal Reserve chair, with Jerome Powell's term expiring in May. While Stephen Miran's nomination to the Fed's Board of Governors awaits Senate confirmation, the frontrunners for chair include Christopher Waller, who recently dissented from a Fed decision, and Kevin Warsh and...
President Trump's actions risk escalating global conflicts. He seemingly endorsed Israel's plan to occupy Gaza, defying military advice and potentially deepening its pariah status. Simultaneously, he's negotiating with Putin, potentially ceding Ukrainian territory in exchange for a peace agreement that would severely weaken Ukraine. These moves, driven...
A Texas judge temporarily blocked Beto O'Rourke's PAC, Powered by People, from funding Democratic state lawmakers who left Texas to prevent a Republican-backed redistricting plan. Attorney General Ken Paxton sued, alleging deceptive fundraising and bribery. O'Rourke countersued, accusing Paxton of silencing dissent. The order prevents the PAC from...
Pasadena residents, including librarian Sharon Nicholls, are participating in "Adopt a Corner," a campaign protecting day laborers from ICE raids at local Home Depots. The initiative, supported by the National Day Laborer Organizing Network, involves monitoring for ICE agents and providing information to workers. This localized protest follows...
HuffPost, celebrating 20 years of fearless journalism, is appealing for reader support to sustain its commitment to fact-based reporting. The organization emphasizes its dedication to truth and its reliance on reader contributions to navigate challenging times and continue its crucial work in the future.
US Vice President JD Vance is enjoying a UK holiday, including a stay with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy at Chevening House. Despite their differing political views (Vance is a Republican, Lammy a Labour MP), the two families have forged a strong friendship, bonding over fishing, shared faith, and...
A California school board meeting erupted in chaos after a board member, Candy Olson, faced calls for resignation due to her social media activity. Screenshots revealed Olson liked Instagram posts containing racist and antisemitic memes, prompting outrage from parents and community members. Over 1,500 people signed a petition...
