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A former Syrian government official accused of overseeing torture at a notorious military prison has been arrested in California, in a significant step for international efforts to bring war crime perpetrators to justice. The identity of the suspect, who supposedly was a key holder to a military detention center in the earlier years of Syria’s…
Washington, D.C. – William J. Hennessy Jr., the legendary courtroom sketch artist whose vivid depictions brought landmark legal proceedings to life for millions, has died. He was 65. Hennessy’s family confirmed his death in a statement, describing him as a “dedicated artist, loving family man, and a keen observer of history.” The cause of death…
Washington, D.C. – Just as President Joe Biden’s term ends, FBI Director Christopher Wray—one of the most authoritative figures in American law enforcement—will be retiring and will be succeeded by a figure appointed by either Trump or the next president. Wray, an Obama-era official nominated by President Trump in 2017 for a 10-year term as…
Palm Beach, FL — In a series of high-profile gatherings at his Mar-a-Lago estate this weekend, former President Donald Trump signaled the beginning of what could be a decisive political comeback. Hunkered down in his Palm Beach base, the actions and rhetoric of the former president suggest he is preparing for a dominant role in…
Washington, D.C. — Former President Donald Trump has selected Andrew Ferguson to helm the Federal Trade Commission. Ferguson, a leading conservative legal strategist and former attorney general of a critical battleground state, is, according to experts, one of a new wave of like-minded appointments by the former administration in its push to radically transform federal…
President Donald Trump has nominated Harmeet Dhillon, a famous San Francisco-based attorney and a leading conservative legal activist, for the position of Assistant Attorney General in the DOJ. The appointment, which was announced today, was one of the highlights of Dhillon’s relatively short but exciting career as a civil liberties advocate and government scrutiny activist….
Lara Trump quit a position as an adviser to the Republican National Committee Friday and the speculation was quick to arise that she would be having her sights set on a political career starting with running for the Senate in North Carolina. Observers are now convinced she might covet the race for the U.S. Senate…
Washington, D.C. – The 118th Congress, seated in an unequally divided political landscape, faces challenges from Republican lawmakers as they struggle against legislative challenges and internal divides about how closely to align with former President Donald Trump’s political agenda. Republicans’ grip on a majority of the House of Representatives means the new Congress is heading…
Washington, D.C. – President Joe Biden outlined a new strategy for U.S. involvement in Syria on Tuesday, focusing on continued assistance to local forces battling ISIS while reaffirming America’s commitment to combating terrorism in the region. In a statement, Biden announced the U.S. forces’ intention to conduct targeted airstrike campaigns against ISIS-occupied positions and to…
As the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election campaign continues to build up, President Joe Biden is said to be mulling over a drastic decision: unconditional preemptive pardons for those considered political rivals of former President Donald Trump. In its infancy, the discussion has been met with concern, support, or confusion in equal measure among political circles….
