Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai's national security trial enters its final stage. Accused of colluding with foreign forces, Lai faces life imprisonment. The trial has drawn international attention, with calls for his release from figures like UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Lai, a prominent pro-democracy activist,...
A federal judge in San Francisco expressed skepticism about the legality of the continued deployment of federalized California National Guard troops in Los Angeles. Judge Charles Breyer questioned the Justice Department's justification for keeping nearly 300 troops, originally deployed to counter anti-Trump protests, questioning the limits on using federal...
Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy activist, remains imprisoned, facing charges of colluding with foreign forces and sedition under Hong Kong's national security law. Despite former President Trump's pledge to secure Lai's release, which was reportedly raised in US-China trade talks, Lai's trial nears its conclusion. ...
President Trump warned Russia of 'severe consequences' if a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict isn't reached during an upcoming meeting with President Putin. This follows a virtual meeting with European leaders, including Ukrainian President Zelensky, who affirmed continued US support for Ukraine. A 'coalition of the willing'...
A long-shot Supreme Court petition by former Kentucky clerk Kim Davis seeking to overturn marriage equality is causing unwarranted panic. Davis's petition, focusing on her refusal to issue same-sex marriage licenses, has almost no chance of success. The court is unlikely to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, as the central...
A federal judge expressed skepticism towards the Justice Department's lawsuit against all Maryland federal judges, challenging a court rule temporarily blocking rapid deportations of immigrants. The case stems from disputes over due process violations in the Trump administration's immigration policies. The judge, a Trump appointee, questioned the administration's...
The trial of Labour MP Tulip Siddiq for corruption allegations has begun in Bangladesh. Siddiq, who denies the charges, was accused of using her influence to secure land for her family. She did not attend the hearing and called the proceedings a political vendetta. The charges involve...
President Trump downplayed a report revealing a Russian hack of the US federal court system, stating that Russia is known for hacking and that the US is better at it. The hack, reported by the New York Times, compromised sealed records, including sensitive national security information. Trump acknowledged...
The White House announced a significant increase in National Guard troops and federal officers in Washington D.C., starting Wednesday. This follows President Trump's controversial takeover of the city's police department for at least a month. While the administration cites rising crime as justification, D.C. officials point to statistics showing...
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is the latest federal official to urge restrictions on congressional stock trading, citing concerns about public trust and potential violations of insider trading laws. His comments follow mounting criticism of lawmakers' investment activities while in office. The STOCK Act of 2012 already prohibits such...
