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Deal In a gamble to head off a government shutdown, a bill to fund the federal government through March 14, was released on Monday, provoking the ire of some conservative lawmakers who were furious with House Speaker Kevin Johnson for his plan that secured Democratic backing for the funding extension in a bipartisan effort. The…
The United States Department of Justice on Monday said that it has filed charges against two Iranians over a drone attack that killed three US soldiers stationed in a military camp in Jordan. The accusations apprehended in a federal court are as follows: conspiracy to commit murder, providing of material support to terrorism, and espionage….
On Tuesday, a federal judge detailed that former President Donald Trump is not immune to prosecution under the United States Constitution in another hush money case which could potentially broaden the legal pursuits associated with the alleged schemes aimed at keeping adult film star Stormy Daniels from revealing information about affairs she alleges she had…
Louisiana Senator John Kennedy took a tough stance this week on vaccination, decisively stating his belief in the efficacy of the polio vaccine after fellow GOP senators probed him. Kennedy made the statement when the national debate had arisen over vaccine mandates and other public health measures, fueled partly by conservative sentiments that question government…
Washington, D.C. – Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT), a long-time critic of former President Donald Trump, on Sunday admitted that the MAGA movement now represents the essential core of the GOP. In a rare moment of agreement, Romney came to Trump’s defense regarding his recent tirade about the GOP failures. “MAGA is no longer a wing-…
Washington, D.C. – The authorities’ actions or rather inaction regarding the recently experienced incidents of drones flying over several American states have alarmed federal lawmakers as they accuse the government of being too secretive and passive. Reports of the sightings have been made across several states including areas close to crucial facilities, and this has…
The United States under the Biden leadership has verses its political support to Ukraine by approving more assistance to the country as it engage in a war with Russia for over a year now. The news appears at a time of increasing tensions over Washington’s involvement in assisting Ukraine to retaliate against Russia, especially about…
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…
