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Honduras: Ex-President Juan Orlando Hernandez's Wife, Ana Garcia de Hernandez, Running for Presidency After Husband's US Conviction

Mar 13, 2024 11:24 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Former Honduras First Lady Ana Garcia de Hernandez has announced that she is running for her country's presidency in 2025. However, this came after a US court convicted her husband.

Donald Trump: Judge Trashes 6 Counts of Chargers from Former President's Georgia Election Interference Case

Judge Tosses 6 Charges Against Donald Trump's Georgia Election Interference Case

Mar 13, 2024 10:25 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

In the Georgia 2020 election case, the judge dismissed some charges against ex-President Donald Trump, yet upheld the broad racketeering indictment against him and others.

TikTok Ban Bill Passes House, Influencers Frustrated But Continue To Fight Back

Mar 13, 2024 08:35 PM EDT By Rick Martin

In a rare showing of bipartisanship, the House of Representatives have passed the TikTok ban bill that would force Chinese-owned ByteDance to sell the company or be banned from the US.

Donald Trump Wants Elon Musk To Buy Truth Social as Ex-POTUS Faces Financial Problems Amid Rising Legal Fees

Donald Trump Wanted Elon Musk To Buy Truth Social as Ex-POTUS Faces Financial Problems Amid Rising Legal Fees

Mar 12, 2024 11:23 PM EDT By Rick Martin

A bombshell new report has revealed that Donald Trump wanted to sell Truth Social and that he specifically wanted X CEO Elon Musk to buy it from him.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Eyes Aaron Rodgers, Jesse Ventura as Possible Running Mate

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Considers Aaron Rodgers, Jesse Ventura as Vice President

Mar 12, 2024 11:04 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Independent presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. mulls Aaron Rodgers, NFL quarterback, or Jesse Ventura, former Minnesota Governor, as potential vice-presidential candidates.

Mexico Elections: Candidates Sign Agreement To Commit to Peace Amid Drug Violence in the Country

Mar 12, 2024 09:18 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The Mexico election season is now in full gear as candidates recently signed a commitment to peace with the Roman Catholic Church.

TikTok Ban: Influencers Scramble To Lobby Congress Against Banning Platform

Mar 12, 2024 08:16 PM EDT By Rick Martin

While politicians on both sides of the aisle are about to vote on whether to force TikTok parent company, ByteDance, to sell the platform or face a US ban, influencers are scrambling to Washington.

Donald Trump Faces More Legal Trouble With Possible 3rd E. Jean Carroll Lawsuit and Classified Documents

Mar 12, 2024 12:28 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Donald Trump is getting more legal problems as E. Jean Carroll's lawyer admitted a third lawsuit against him is possible while a Mar-a-Lago worker has flipped on him.

Peru: Iran National Arrested Over Alleged Plot to Attack Israel Citizen

Mar 11, 2024 10:42 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The conflict in the Middle East may have already spilled into the Americas as authorities in Peru have arrested a man from Iran over a plot to attack a citizen of Israel in the South American country.

Joe Biden Proposes Budget for Second Term Restoring Tax Breaks for Families, Cuts Taxes for Millions

Mar 11, 2024 10:33 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

President Joe Biden unveiled a budget proposal on Monday, designed to capture voters' attention. The plan includes tax breaks for families, reduced healthcare costs, diminished deficits, and increased taxes on the wealthy and corporations.

Florida 'Don't Say Gay' Law Gets Limited in Scope After Lawsuit; Teachers Can Now Discuss Sexual Orientation

Mar 11, 2024 08:35 PM EDT By Rick Martin

After a lawsuit from advocates of LGBTQ+ rights filed a lawsuit against Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis struck a deal with them to limit the scope of the controversial Don’t Say Gay” law.

Donald Trump Insider Hired To Find Proof of 2020 Election Fraud To Talk About What He Found in New Book

Mar 11, 2024 03:12 AM EDT By Rick Martin

A new book about Donald Trump's 2020 elections claims will soon be released by one of the people he and his campaign have hired to look into the various reports of election cheating.

George Santos, Disgraced Former Republican Congressman, Announces He Will Run for the House Again

So, Disgraced Former Republican Congressman George Santos Has Just Announced That He Is Running Again

Mar 10, 2024 10:47 PM EDT By Rick Martin

After being disowned by his Republican colleagues, former Republican Congressman George Santos has announced that he will be running for the House once again.

Katie Britt Explains Story She Used in SOTU Rebuttal

Katie Britt Denies Misleading Voters in Her Joe Biden SOTU Rebuttal

Mar 10, 2024 10:16 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Senator Katie Britt addressed questions on Sunday regarding a story she shared in response to President Joe Biden's State of the Union. The Alabama lawmaker clarified details surrounding the story that had prompted inquiries in recent days.

Haiti Crisis: Gangs Attack Police Stations While CARICOM Leaders Call Emergency Meeting

Mar 10, 2024 09:38 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Several gangs in the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince have launched massive attacks on at least three police stations, leading police and palace guards to fight back.

Donald Trump Attacks E Jean Carroll Again Just One Day After Posting $91.6 Million Bond, Possibly Defaming Her Again

Could Donald Trump's Attacks E Jean Carroll One Day After Posting $91.6 Million Bond Lead to Another Defamation Case?

Mar 10, 2024 08:21 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Donald Trump may have just defamed E. Jean Carrol, the woman he was found liable of sexually assaulting, once again. This came just a day after he posted a $91.6 million bond.

Joe Biden SOTU Address: Gold Star Father Steven Nikoui Arrested After Heckling President's Speech

Gold Star Father Steven Nikoui Faces Misdemeanor Charges After Disrupting Joe Biden SOTU Address

Mar 08, 2024 09:46 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

The Gold Star father of a Marine killed in the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal was arrested Thursday night for shouting at President Joe Biden during his SOTU address. The incident occurred as he voiced grievances related to his child's death.

Honduras Ex-President Juan Orlando Hernandez Convicted on Drug Trafficking Charges in New York Trial

Mar 08, 2024 08:33 PM EST By Rick Martin

The biggest trial for Honduras has now been decided in the United States as a New York jury found former President Juan Orlando Hernandez guilty of drug trafficking.

Cuba: Ex-Economy Minister Alejandro Gil Fernandez Under Investigation for Making 'Serious Mistakes'

Mar 08, 2024 08:21 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel announced that recently ousted Economy Minister Alejandro Gil Fernandez is under investigation by police and the Attorney General’s Office for alleged "serious mistakes." The inquiry follows Gil Fernandez's dismissal from his position.