Category Archives: Breaking News

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has released its annual round-up on violence against journalists, revealing a decline in the number of journalist killings globally in 2023, but New York-based media watchdog the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has found at least 68 journalists and media workers were among the more than 19,000 killed since the warContinue reading “Groups post conflicting numbers of journalists killed globally in 2023”

Rally organizers knew about President Donald J. Trump’s plan to have his mob of supporters march to the Capitol on January 6 but repeatedly denied it to federal permitting officials, according to a recent report on an internal government investigation. The Interior Department’s inspector general on Monday released a 47-page report examining the National ParkContinue reading “New report shows Trump supporters lied before January 6 insurrection”

In a historic decision with potential national implications, the Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that disgraced former President Donald Trump cannot appear on the state’s Republican presidential primary ballot in 2024. The ruling, issued on Tuesday, cites Trump’s role in the insurrection on January 6, 2021, at the U.S. Capitol as the basis for disqualification.Continue reading “Colorado Supreme Court rules Trump is insurrectionist, cannot be on the ballot”

In response to a surge in Houthi militia attacks in the Red Sea, the United States has initiated Operation Prosperity Guardian, deploying a multinational task force to counter the threat posed by the Iran-backed rebel group. The operation, however, raises concerns about the potential costs and risks associated with escalating tensions in the region. SinceContinue reading “United States deploying Red Sea force to counter Iran-backed Houthi attacks”

One of the nation’s oldest and most renowned industrial corporations, U.S. Steel, a cornerstone of the nation’s steelmaking legacy, has agreed to be acquired by Nippon Steel in a transformative $14.9 billion deal.  The acquisition, while opening new doors for the Japanese industrial giant, has ignited concerns about national security, the fate of thousands ofContinue reading “Corporate oligarchs forget Pearl Harbor, instead grabbing for Japanese cash”

by Justin Elliott, Joshua Kaplan, Alex Mierjeski and Brett Murphy | ProPublica Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ decadeslong friendship with real estate tycoon Harlan Crow and Samuel Alito’s luxury travel with billionaire Paul Singer has raised questions about influence and ethics at the nation’s highest court. In early January 2000, Supreme Court Justice Clarence ThomasContinue reading “Clarence Thomas’ private complaints about money sparked fears he would resign”

In a recent opinion piece titled “Why is Biden administration denying Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Secret Service protection?” veteran investigative journalist David Marks accuses the Biden administration of denying Secret Service protection to independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for political reasons. The article, published last weekend, raises concerns about the potential political motivations behindContinue reading “Journalist accuses Biden of playing presidential protection politics with RFK’s life”

In a groundbreaking move, Pope Francis has officially sanctioned the blessing of same-sex couples, marking a significant shift in Vatican policy. After Pope Francis earlier this year opened the door in certain circumstances to giving blessings to same-sex couples, the Vatican’s doctrinal office has published a lengthy note explaining the pastoral grounds for these blessings,Continue reading “Pope preserves LGBT+ bigotry but permits blessing of same-sex couples”

A 43-year-old former Chattanooga Police Department officer –Lawrence Foster Goodine — has been charged with murder after the United States Marshals Service apprehended him in Fairfield, Tennessee. According to reports in the Chattanooga Times Free Press, Lawrence Goodine, a 43-year-old former Chattanooga police officer, has been arrested and charged with murder, kidnapping, and evidence tamperingContinue reading “Ex-cop called killer, charged in November 29 strangulation murder”

by Ashley Murray, Colorado Newsline The massive annual defense policy package cleared Congress ahead of the holiday recess, despite protests about attaching a foreign surveillance extension and criticism that the bill did not block a Pentagon abortion policy. U.S. House lawmakers approved the package on Thursday 310-118, under a suspension of the chamber’s rules, meaning aContinue reading “Shipbuilding, bombers, military pay raise: Congress sends massive war bill to Biden”

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is compelling Starbucks to reopen 23 stores that were closed last year, allegedly to impede a growing nationwide union campaign. The NLRB’s regional director issued a complaint on Wednesday, asserting that eight of the shuttered stores had already unionized before their closure. This development marks the latest in aContinue reading “Labor agency orders Starbucks to reopen 23 stores closed to impede union”

The federal criminal case against former President Donald Trump for alleged election interference is hurtling towards a potential showdown at the Supreme Court, following a bold move by special counsel Jack Smith. On Monday, Smith formally requested an expedited review of Trump’s claims to “absolute” immunity from criminal prosecution for conduct during his presidency. TheContinue reading “Trump’s election interference immunity claim heading towards Supreme Court showdown”

Former New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney declared his candidacy for the 2025 gubernatorial election, aiming to succeed term-limited Democratic Governor Phil Murphy. Sweeney, 64, a key ally of South Jersey political boss George Norcross and Republican ex-Governor Chris Christie, announced in an online video, highlighting his background as a union ironworker and his extensiveContinue reading “Former New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney wants to be Governor”

Ian Cramer, 42, the son of North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer, was arrested on felony charges after a high-speed car chase that concluded in a fatal crash near Hazen. The incident resulted in the death of Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputy Paul Martin, 53, an 18-year veteran of the force. According to a statement released byContinue reading “US Senator’s son kills cop in crash”

A recent Wall Street Journal poll shows former President Donald Trump surging ahead of President Joe Biden in a hypothetical 2024 rematch, marking a significant shift in public sentiment. The survey, conducted from November 29 to December 4, reveals not only Trump’s lead but also Biden’s lowest approval ratings since taking office. According to theContinue reading “WSJ poll shows Trump walloping Biden, whose approval ratings hit a new low”

Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, has been indicted on nine criminal charges in connection with a long-running Justice Department investigation into his taxes. This marks the second criminal case brought against Hunter Biden by special counsel David Weiss, who lodged gun charges in Delaware in mid-September. The president’s son was charged byContinue reading “President Joe Biden’s son indicted on for failing to pay $1.4 million in taxes”

A Washington, D.C., appeals court upheld a gag order in Donald Trump’s federal election subversion case to protect the integrity of the proceedings and prevent statements that could influence the jury pool or intimidate witnesses. The order prohibits public comment on: However, Trump and others retain the right to: The judge’s decision was based onContinue reading “Appeals court upholds Trump gag order”

Senator Tommy Tuberville surrendered in his political war against the Pentagon today, announcing that he will lift his comprehensive hold on military promotions, bringing an end to a nearly 10-month standoff related to a Biden administration abortion policy. The former football coach faced bipartisan criticism for the hold, which impacted senior military officers and drewContinue reading “Senator Tommy Tuberville surrenders in political war against the Pentagon”

Democratic presidential candidates Marianne Williamson and Cenk Uygur held a joint news conference to announce that they are challenging the Florida Democratic Party’s (FDP) recent rule changes that effectively cancel the state’s Democratic primary and award all delegates to President Joe Biden. The Florida Democratic Party left Williamson and Uygur off the primary presidential ballot.Continue reading “Democratic candidates slam party bosses who canceled primary for Biden”

by Jennifer Shutt, New Jersey Monitor WASHINGTON — New York Republican George Santos on Friday became the sixth lawmaker in history and the first member of the GOP to be expelled from the U.S. House of Representatives. The 311-114 bipartisan vote, which required two-thirds support, followed months of scandal that culminated in a federal criminalContinue reading “New York Republican George Santos expelled by U.S. House in bipartisan vote”