Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a grand jury in New York, making him the first former president in U.S. history to face criminal charges. The case centers on a payment made just days before Trump was elected president in 2016, and the exact charge or charges are unknown as the indictment was filed in court under seal. Trump has denied having a sexual encounter with Stormy Daniels and vehemently denied any wrongdoing in this case.
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Key takeaways: U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor has struck down a requirement that private insurers cover a variety of preventive services for free. The ruling…
Joseph Fisher, a former Boston Police K-9 officer, was arrested on Thursday by the FBI and charged with a litany of offenses, including assaulting a law enforcement officer, in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Fisher allegedly pushed a chair into an officer chasing a rioter who had used a chemical irritant on police. If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison.
US journalist Evan Gershkovich has been arrested in Russia on suspicion of espionage by the Federal Security Service (FSB). He is accused of attempting to collect information about the activities of a Russian military-industrial complex, which could result in a 20-year prison sentence. The incident has caused alarm among international media watchdogs, who are calling for Gershkovich's release and for press freedom to be respected.
Paul Rusesabagina, the man who inspired the film "Hotel Rwanda," has returned to the United States and is set to reunite with his family. He arrived at the US Army’s Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio on Wednesday, and the U.S. government is focused on ensuring that Rusesabagina and his family’s well-being are prioritized. It is unclear when Rusesabagina will be reunited with his family, but it is expected to be soon.
The Biden administration has auctioned off 73 million acres of waters in the Gulf of Mexico to offshore oil and gas drilling, drawing criticism from environmentalists who argue it contradicts the president's campaign pledge to ban new fossil fuel development on public lands. The sale is expected to generate over $1 billion in revenue and major oil companies like Chevron, Shell, and BP are expected to submit the highest bids. The Biden administration has defended the sale, arguing that it will help the U.S. transition to a clean energy economy.
Key takeaways: The repeal of the authorizations has been met with bipartisan support. The Iraq War began in 2003 and cost tens of thousands of…
The U.S. Senate is set to vote Wednesday on a bipartisan resolution to repeal the 1991 and 2002 authorizations for the wars in Iraq. This resolution would revoke the executive branch's power to wage war without congressional approval, and is expected to pass easily. If passed, it would be a significant step in limiting the executive branch's power to wage war without congressional approval.