New York’s highest court orders state congressional map redrawn

New York state’s highest court on Tuesday ordered a redrawing of its congressional district map ahead of the 2024 elections. The new maps could potentially give Democrats an advantage in what’s expected to be a photo-finish race for party control of the U.S. House of Representatives. In fact, New York State Democrats are reportedly expected […]

Biden announces additional $200 million in funding for Ukraine

During a joint press conference with Ukrainian Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, President Biden announced that he has approved an additional $200 million in weaponry for Ukraine. “For Ukraine to stand strong and free is an enormous victory already,” Biden stated. “Putin has failed—failed in his effort to subjugate Ukraine. The brave people […]

Biden to donors: Israel losing support, Netanyahu must change his government

Speaking to donors in Washington Tuesday, President Biden said Israel is losing support for its war against Hamas and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must change his government. Biden told donors that Netanyahu has a “tough decision to make” amid his military’s heavy bombardment of Gaza in its effort to take out Hamas. Additionally the U.S. […]

Special Counsel Jack Smith accesses Trump cell phone records in federal 2020 election prosecution

Special Counsel Jack Smith’s prosecution team has gained access to former President Trump’s White House cell phone records, prosecutors revealed late Monday. Smith reportedly plans to call witnesses who have analyzed data extracted from Trump’s cell phone, including one who can speak to the former President’s habits on Twitter (now called “X”) amid his efforts […]

Biden invites families of Hamas-held hostages to White House

President Biden has invited the families of Americans being held hostage by Hamas to a meeting at the White House, NBC News reported Tuesday, citing a senior Administration official. The meeting would be the first in-person with the President since their family members were taken captive during Hamas’ massive October 7 terrorist attack in Israel […]

Pregnant woman leaves Texas to seek abortion amid legal battle

Kate Cox, a 31-year-old from near Dallas facing pregnancy complications has left Texas to seek an abortion after the state Supreme Court overturned a lower court ruling allowing her to obtain the procedure. “This past week of legal limbo has been hellish for Kate,” Nancy Northup, president and CEO at the Center for Reproductive Rights, […]

Zelensky holds closed-door meeting with Congressional lawmakers

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday met behind closed doors with U.S. Senators and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), to make a late-hour effort to salvage aid negotiations for his country’s war against Russia. Zelensky arrived on Capitol Hill Tuesday morning flanked by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell […]

Alexey Navalny fails to attend trial after his team reports him missing

A trial for Alexey Navalny was postponed Tuesday after the Russian opposition leader, already reported missing by his team, failed to show up in court. Navalny spokesperson spokesperson Kira Yarmysh sounded the alarm on Monday saying that attempts by his lawyers to contact him had failed at each of the two penal colonies where he’s […]

George Santos in talks for potential plea deal with prosecutors

Expelled Rep. George Santos (R-NY) is in talks with federal prosecutors regarding a possible plea deal, according to court records released Monday. Santos was set to appear in federal court in Long Island on Tuesday for a status conference. “The parties are presently engaged in plea negotiations with the goal of resolving this matter without […]

Zelensky in U.S., meets with private and public defense leaders

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in the U.S. on Monday, where he undertook meetings with government and private-sector military leaders about continuing for his country in its war against Russia. During a meeting Monday with business leaders representing U.S. defense companies, Zelensky asserted that continuing to support Ukraine militarily would contribute to creating more American […]

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