Ukraine Claims Recapture of 4th Village in Eastern Donetsk amid Counteroffensive
Ukrainian military officials on Monday claimed to have retaken a fourth southeastern village from Russian forces amid its counteroffensive operations. Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar posted Monday on Telegram that Ukraine’s flag was again flying over the village of Storozhov in the eastern Donetsk region. Her statement came one day after Ukrainian officials said their […]
Security Ratchets up Ahead of Trump Arraignment in Miami
Federal and local officials began ramping up security over the weekend in preparation for former President Trump’s arraignment Tuesday, following his indictment over retaining classified documents. Trump was indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury in Florida on 37 criminal counts, including 31 counts for willful retention of national defense secrets in violation of the […]
U.S. to Rejoin UNESCO, Pay Back Dues
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) announced Monday that the U.S. plans to rejoin and pay more than $600 million in back dues. U.S. officials added that the decision to return was motivated by concerns that China is filling a policymaking gap at UNESCO that was left by America’s absence, including setting global standards […]
Another American Detained in Russia on Drug Charges
American Travis Leake was detained and arrested on drug charges, the Khamovniki District Court of Moscow said on Telegram over the weekend. Leake, who has been working as a musician and rock band manager, said on Russian state media, “I don’t understand why I’m here. I do not admit my guilt. I do not believe […]
Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi Dies at Age 86
Silvio Berlusconi, the scandal-ridden former Prime Minister of Italy died on Monday, according to his television network, Mediaset. The media tycoon had led three governments in Italy between 1994 and 2011, and had been one of Italy’s most colorful politicians. His political career had been peppered with sex scandals, which became infamous for what were called […]
Special Counsel Jack Smith: “We Have one Set of Laws in this Country”
Special Counsel Jack Smith issued a televised statement Friday afternoon following the indictment of former President Trump on dozens of criminal counts for his retention of classified documents. “This indictment was voted by a grand jury of citizens from the Southern District of Florida,” Smith stated, adding “I invite everyone to read it in full […]
Trump Indictment Unsealed
The federal indictment against former President Trump has been unsealed, and it reveals that Trump is facing 37 counts altogether. The 44-page document can be read here. It says that Trump illegally kept documents regarding “United States nuclear programs; potential vulnerabilities of the United States and its allies to military attack; and plans for possible […]
Trump Appointed Judge Aileen Cannon to Initially Oversee Classified Documents Case
Florida Federal Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee, will initially oversee the former President’s indictment by a federal grand jury in Florida related to his handling of classified documents. Cannon, a federal judge with the Southern District of Florida, was widely criticized for ruling in Trump’s favor amid the months-long investigation. In December an 11th […]
Trump Aide Walt Nauta Indicted in Classified Documents Case
Former President Trump announced Friday that his aide Walt Nauta has also been indicted in the federal investigation into Trump’s handling of classified documents. One day after Trump himself was indicted on seven criminal counts, the former President posted on his Truth Social media site, referring to Nauta, “They are trying to destroy his life, […]
Trump Attorney Shake-Up Following Federal Indictment
Former President Trump announced Friday that attorneys Jame Trusty and John Rowley will no longer represent him in his classified documents case, a day after Trump was indicted on a reported seven criminal charges. Trump made the announcement on his media site Truth Social, where he called the investigation into his handling of classified documents […]
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