President Trump granted clemency to numerous individuals this week, including former Congressman Michael Grimm and rapper NBA YoungBoy. The pardons and commutations encompass various crimes, from tax evasion and gun charges to bribery and fraud. Notable recipients also include former Connecticut Governor John Rowland and Larry Hoover, co-founder...
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert condemned the current government's actions in Gaza, accusing them of war crimes due to their blockade of humanitarian aid and statements advocating starvation. He criticized the expanded military operations as unjustified and harmful to civilians. Olmert expressed hope for a change in government...
The Trump administration, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, is imposing visa restrictions on foreign officials deemed complicit in censoring Americans. This action targets officials who undermine free speech rights, including those threatening US citizens for social media posts or demanding censorship on American tech platforms. The...
Donald Trump nominated Emil Bove, a controversial former DOJ official known for purging career officials and dropping the Eric Adams corruption case, to a federal appeals court judgeship. Bove's nomination sparked controversy due to his aggressive actions during his time at the DOJ, including shifting resources away from national...
President Trump defended his trade negotiation tactics, rejecting the label of "chickening out." He explained his strategy as setting high initial tariffs and then negotiating downwards, citing this approach as responsible for significant US investment. His fluctuating tariff threats have caused market volatility, with initial sell-offs followed by...
Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson faced intense backlash at an Iowa town hall for supporting Donald Trump's tax-and-spending bill, dubbed the "One Big Beautiful bill." Audience members booed her praise of the bill and the "department of government efficiency." Hinson defended her vote, citing ethical acquisition of a jet...
Former Trump attorney Emil Bove, a controversial Justice Department official, has been nominated for a federal appeals court judgeship. Bove's nomination is expected to face strong Democratic opposition due to his involvement in controversial actions within the DOJ, including threatening state officials, pressuring the dismissal of charges against Mayor...
Tensions between US President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu over Iran nuclear negotiations have been downplayed by Israeli officials, who emphasize close coordination. While Trump expressed reservations about the timing of certain actions, Israel asserts a shared goal of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Ongoing...
A federal judge in Vermont ordered the release on bail of Kseniia Petrova, a Harvard University scientist, who faced deportation for failing to declare non-hazardous frog embryos upon re-entry to the US. Judge Christina Reiss deemed the immigration officer's actions lacking factual and legal basis, citing the samples' harmless...
President Trump received a Boeing 747-8 from Qatar as a potential replacement for Air Force One. While calling it "beautiful," Trump now claims it's "too big." The gift sparked controversy, with critics alleging impropriety and potential corruption. Trump insists it's a gift to the US, not him...
