U.S. Supports Special Tribunal for Russian “Crimes of Aggression” in Ukraine
The U.S. has thrown its support behind the creation of a special tribunal to prosecute crimes of aggression amid Russia’s war in Ukraine. “At this critical moment in history, I am pleased to announce that the United States supports the development of an internationalized tribunal dedicated to prosecuting the crime of aggression against Ukraine,” U.S. […]
Federal Judge: Pence Must Testify in January 6 Investigation
A federal judge has ruled that former Vice President Pence must testify before a grand jury about his discourses with then-President Trump leading up to the deadly January 6, 2021 insurrection on the Capitol. In a ruling that remains under seal, the judge said that Pence can still decline to answer questions related to his […]
House to Subpoena Blinken over Afghanistan Cable
The House Foreign Affairs Committee planned to deliver a subpoena to Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday for classified cables related to the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan. Committee Chair Michael McCaul (R-TX) said Monday that during a discussion with Blinken earlier in the day, the Secretary had said his cabinet department would not be […]
Biden: “Congress has to Act” on Gun Legislation
President Biden on Tuesday said “Congress has to act” on gun legislation, following Monday’s deadly mass shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville. “I have done the full extent of my executive authority to do on my own anything about guns,” Biden told reporters on the White House lawn while competing with the sounds of […]
VP Harris in Africa: “We Have an Intertwined History”
On day two of Vice President Harris’ weeklong tour of three African nations, she predicted a grand future between the U.S. and Africa propelled by innovation on the continent. In a tweet from Ghana on Tuesday Harris noted, “By 2050, 1 in 4 people in the world will be on the African continent. By investing in […]
Nashville Police Release Body Cam Footage of School Shooting Response
The Metropolitan Nashville Police has released disturbing body cam video of officers’ engagement with the Covenant School shooter who killed three adults and three children. In a tweet, the police posted the video, saying, “MNPD Officers Rex Engelbert, a 4-year veteran, and Michael Collazo, a 9-year veteran, were part of a team of first responders to […]
U.S. Softens Tone after Israel Pauses Judicial Reform Plan
On Monday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delayed a planned overhaul of Israel’s judicial system “out of a desire to prevent a rift in the nation.” On Tuesday after the announced pause, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides suggested on Israeli radio a White House visit by Netanyahu was imminent. Nides surmised that the visit would […]
German and British Tanks Arrive in Ukraine
German Leopard 2 and British Challenger 2 battle tanks arrived in Ukraine Monday as it prepares for a spring offensive against Russia. Germany had promised to send the Leopard 2 tanks in January. On Monday, Ukraine’s defense minister Oleksii Reznikov said his military had also welcomed “a new addition to our armored units” from Britain, referring […]
Former Tabloid Publisher Testifies Before Trump “Hush Money” Grand Jury
On Monday the Manhattan grand jury investigating former President Trump’s role in a hush money payment to the adult film star known as Stormy Daniels heard testimony from former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker. It was at least the second time Pecker had appeared before the grand jury. He also testified in January. Since being […]
Police Release Security Footage of School Shooter
Metropolitan Nashville Police have released surveillance footage of the shooter who killed three children and three adults at The Covenant School on Monday. On Twitter, the police described the video: “Active shooter Audrey Elizabeth Hale drove to Covenant Church/School in her Honda Fit this morning, parked, and shot her way into the building. She was […]
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