The White House criticized Joy Behar of ABC's The View for comments about Donald Trump's alleged jealousy of Barack Obama. Behar linked Trump's attacks on Obama to the January 6th Capitol attack. The White House called Behar's remarks irrelevant and highlighted Trump's claims of Obama's involvement in a conspiracy....
The Israeli Knesset overwhelmingly approved a non-binding declaration urging the government to annex Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley (West Bank). 71 lawmakers, including members of the coalition and some opposition parties, voted in favor. Opposition parties boycotted or voted against the declaration, viewing it as a political...
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from detaining and deporting Salvadoran migrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia upon his release from Tennessee custody. Garcia, accused of human smuggling, was wrongfully deported in March despite a court order barring deportation to El Salvador due to persecution fears. The judge ordered Garcia's...
Newly released West Point records reveal the source of a December controversy surrounding Pete Hegseth's alleged admission to the academy. West Point mistakenly claimed Hegseth hadn't applied, due to an oversight in their archives. Internal emails show staff initially doubted Hegseth's admission letter, but later discovered his application...
Alina Habba, a Trump-appointed US Attorney for New Jersey, whose 120-day interim term expired, was replaced by the federal court with her first assistant, Desiree Leigh Grace. Habba's tenure was marked by controversial prosecutions targeting Democrats, including Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and Rep. LaMonica McIver. Attorney General Pam...
Over 100 journalists, activists, and human rights defenders have fled El Salvador in recent months due to President Nayib Bukele's crackdown on dissent. A new "foreign agents" law, coupled with arrests and threats, has forced this mass exodus, reminiscent of the country's brutal civil war. Those who fled...
Joy Behar's comments on 'The View' suggesting Donald Trump's jealousy of Barack Obama prompted a threatening White House statement to Entertainment Weekly, implying the show could be canceled. The statement followed recent controversy surrounding Stephen Colbert's show cancellation. Behar criticized Trump, referencing the January 6th insurrection and Obama's...
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) announced his reelection bid for the House, a victory for President Trump who prioritized keeping the GOP majority. Lawler's seat is crucial, having been pivotal in determining House control in 2022 and 2024. His decision comes after considering a gubernatorial challenge to Gov. Kathy...
Ken Pagurek, head of FEMA's Urban Search and Rescue, resigned, citing frustration with the Department of Homeland Security's efforts to restructure FEMA and new financial hurdles slowing disaster response. Sources say a new policy requiring Secretary Noem's approval for spending over $100,000 caused delays. Pagurek, a veteran of...
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, are suing conservative commentator Candace Owens for defamation in Delaware. The lawsuit alleges Owens repeatedly spread false claims about Brigitte Macron's gender and the couple's alleged involvement in conspiracies, despite repeated requests for retractions. Owens amplified existing online falsehoods, causing...
