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Colombia: Tens of Thousands of People Take the Streets to Reject President Petro's Economic, Social Reform

Apr 21, 2024 08:32 PM EDT By Ross Key

Colombians rally against President Petro's reforms, fearing economic harm. Petro insists changes fight inequality, igniting ongoing protests.

Donald Trump Hush Money Trial: Man Sets Himself on Fire in Designated Protest Area Near Courthouse

Apr 19, 2024 09:02 PM EDT By Rick Martin

As the 12 jurors and six alternates were being fully empaneled during the Donald Trump hush money trial, police scrambled as a man went to the protest and lit himself on fire.

Mexico Elections: Yet Another Mayoral Candidate Killed, 16th Candidate Death as June 16 Vote Approaches

Apr 19, 2024 09:30 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The Mexico election campaign period is officially underway and while the spotlight is on the presidential election, yet another local candidate has been killed as election violence continues.

Venezuela Oil Sector Hit Hard as US Reimposes Sanctions Over South American Country's Election Fairness

Apr 18, 2024 11:21 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The consequences of Nicolas Maduro's constant repression in Venezuela have begun as Venezuelan oil took a massive hit after the US reimposed energy sanctions against it.

Donald Trump Hush Money Trial: All 12 Jurors Selected After One Dropped Out Over Fears for Her Safety

Apr 18, 2024 08:48 PM EDT By Rick Martin

All 12 jurors for the Donald Trump hush money trial in New York have been selected. However, this came after potential jury intimidation, where one juror dropped out for fear for her life.

Joe Biden Gets Endorsement from Kennedy Family

Kennedy Family Dumps RFK Jr., Endorses Joe Biden for 2024 Presidential Election

Apr 18, 2024 08:40 PM EDT By Ross Key

President Joe Biden secures endorsement from over a dozen members of the Kennedy family, leveraging Democratic legacy and signaling unified opposition to third-party bid by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Argentina President Javier Milei Wants to Join NATO

Argentina President Javier Milei Submits Request to Join NATO

Apr 18, 2024 08:14 PM EDT By Ross Key

Argentina seeks NATO global partnership to enhance political, security ties amid President Milei's push for closer relations with Western allies, aiming to spur investment.

Donald Trump Hush Money Trial: Ex-POTUS Whines About Trial While Campaigning Inside a New York Bodega

Apr 17, 2024 09:34 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The third day of the Donald Trump hush money trial has now concluded. Soon after it ended, he took to his usual whining in front of the media before he began campaigning.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Modifies Book Challenge Law

Governor Ron DeSantis Admits Florida Book Challenge Law Went Too Far

Apr 17, 2024 09:00 PM EDT By Ross Key

Democrats warned Florida Governor Ron DeSantis about broad book challenge law. DeSantis signed bill narrowing focus, blaming liberal activists for law's misuse.

Alejandro Mayorkas Impeachment Thrown Out by Senate

Apr 17, 2024 08:38 PM EDT By Rick Martin

As many expected, the two Articles of Impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas was quickly junked by the Senate as soon as it arrived there.

Venezuela Oil Sanction Reinstated by US After Nicolas Maduro Violates Election Agreements

Apr 17, 2024 08:13 PM EDT By Ross Key

Biden renews sanctions on Venezuela's oil. Maduro broke Barbados pact, blocking free elections and banning opposition's Machado from presidency.

Marjorie Taylor Greene's Mike Johnson Ouster Attempt Gets Second House Republican Supporter

Another House Republican Sides With Marjorie Taylor Greene To Oust Speaker of the House Mike Johnson

Apr 16, 2024 11:10 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Despite the chaos she has caused in the Republican Party, Marjorie Taylor Greene has found a second House Republican who wants to oust Speaker Mike Johnson.

Venezuela Arrests More Activists in Alleged Nicolas Maduro Assassination Attempt Amid US Threat To Reimpose Sanctions

Apr 16, 2024 10:48 PM EDT By Rick Martin

As the Venezuelan elections approached, the Nicolas Maduro regime ramped up its campaign against the opposition, arresting more people in the alleged plot to assassinate the dictator.

Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Impeachment Case Sent to Senate

House Sends Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Impeachment Articles to Senate, Setting Up Trial Proceeding

Apr 16, 2024 09:50 PM EDT By Ross Key

Impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, related to border management, sent to Senate. Republican-selected House managers deliver articles at Capitol. Charges read by House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green.

Donald Trump Hush Money Trial: Judge Rebukes Ex-POTUS, Warns Not to Intimidate Jurors as First 7 Chosen

Apr 16, 2024 08:38 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The Donald Trump porn star hush money trial has finally entered day 2, and the ex-POTUS was just caught trying to intimidate a potential juror, leading to the judge calling him out.

Venezuela, Honduras Announce Diplomatic Actions After Ecuador Raids Mexican Embassy

Apr 16, 2024 08:16 PM EDT By Ross Key

Venezuela and Honduras express discontent over police raid at Mexico's embassy in Quito. Actions announced during Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) summit.

Donald Trump Trial: Not Many Trump Supporters Showed Up as Ex-POTUS Made Fun of for Dozing Off During Hearing

Apr 16, 2024 01:36 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Despite having one of the most rabid supporters in the US, not many Trump supporters actually showed up during Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York.

Venezuela Sanctions Will Remain Unless Nicolas Maduro Regime Fulfills Fair Elections Promise, Says US

Apr 15, 2024 10:36 PM EDT By Rick Martin

After secret talks in Mexico, the US federal government announced that it will not renew temporary licenses granted to Venezuelan oil companies that are set to expire on Thursday.

Donald Trump Polling Advantage Over Joe Biden Is Dropping

Donald Trump Loses Support as Joe Biden's Approval Rating Rises

Apr 15, 2024 10:08 PM EDT By Ross Key

Polls show President Biden gaining support while former President Trump's backing declines for the 2024 Election. Biden leads by four points (41% to 37%) in April, extending from a one-point lead in March. Trump's support dropped six points since January.