Politics

Will Puerto Rico Become the 51st State of the United States? House Approves Puerto Rico 'Decolonization' Referendum

The U.S. House of Representatives has voted and passed a bill that would allow Puerto Ricans to decide for themselves on statehood or independence, as the U.S. territory moves toward "decolonization."
Joe Biden Trolls Donald Trump Over Cringey Announcement; Fans Mock Ex-POTUS Too

Joe Biden Trolls Donald Trump Over Cringey Announcement; Fans Mock Ex-POTUS Too

Donald Trump teased a "major announcement" on his right-wing social media platform. However, as it turned out, he just announced a line of Donald Trump superhero NFTs. This drew mockery all over the internet, including from Joe Biden and right-wing pundits.
Bad Bunny Receives Request From Mexico President to Do Free Concert to Make up for Fake Ticket Scandal

Bad Bunny Receives Request From Mexico President to Do Free Concert to Make up for Fake Ticket Scandal

Mexico's president publicly pleaded with Bad Bunny to do a free concert in Mexico City to make up for the fake ticket scandal that left thousands of fans disappointed outside his sold-out event on Friday.
TikTok Algorithm Promotes Videos About Suicide, Self-Harm to Vulnerable Teens: Report

TikTok Algorithm Promotes Videos About Suicide, Self-Harm to Vulnerable Teens: Report

A new report revealed that the algorithms for TikTok are promoting videos about suicide, self-harm, and eating disorders to vulnerable teens.
Paul Pelosi Attacker David DePape To Stand in Trial; Hitlist Includes Tom Hanks, Hunter Biden, and More

Paul Pelosi Attacker David DePape To Stand in Trial; Hitlist Includes Tom Hanks, Hunter Biden, and More

Paul Pelosi's attacker, David DePape, who attacked the elderly husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with a hammer inside their San Francisco home, will be tried on all charges, a San Francisco Superior Court judge ruled.
Mitch McConnell Says Donald Trump Contributed ‘Candidate Quality’ Issues in Midterm Elections

Mitch McConnell Says Donald Trump Contributed 'Candidate Quality' Issues in Midterm Elections

Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell has pinned the blame for "candidate quality" issues on former U.S. President Donald Trump during the midterm elections.
Chile Political Parties Agree to Try and Change Pinochet Dictatorship Constitution Again

Chile Political Parties Agree to Try and Change Pinochet Dictatorship Constitution Again

After trying to pass a new constitution and having the people reject it, Chile is once again trying to pass a new constitution to replace the current one passed under dictator Augusto Pinochet. This time, however, political parties from both sides of the spectrum have agreed to replace it.
Elon Musk Says Donald Trump Did Not Violate Social Media’s Incitement Rules Amid New Twitter Files Release

Elon Musk Says Donald Trump Did Not Violate Social Media's Incitement Rules Amid New Twitter Files Release

A series of new Twitter files has been released, with the social media platform's CEO, Elon Musk, suggesting in a tweet that former U.S. President Donald Trump was not in violation of Twitter rules.
Colombia Peace Talks: Mexico To Be Next Host for Next Round Between Government and ELN Rebels

Colombia Peace Talks: Mexico To Be Next Host for Next Round Between Government and ELN Rebels

Colombia has now completed the first round of peace talks between the Gustavo Petro government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) rebels in Caracas, Venezuela. Now, they have announced that the second round of negotiations will be happening in Mexico.
Cuba President Miguel Diaz-Canel Meets With Democrats in Havana

Cuba President Miguel Diaz-Canel Meets With Democrats in Havana

Several House Democrats went to Havana, Cuba, for high-level talks with the Communist island nation's President Miguel Diaz-Canel.
Peru Closes Down Andahuaylas Airport Amid Deadly Protests; New President Dina Boluarte Names Her Cabinet

Peru Closes Down Andahuaylas Airport Amid Deadly Protests; New President Dina Boluarte Names Her Cabinet

Peru closed down Andahuaylas airport amid the unrest in the country. Authorities said two people were already killed in violent protests.
'Merchant of Death' Viktor Bout Reveals Surprising Message He Told Brittney Griner During Prisoner Swap

'Merchant of Death' Viktor Bout Reveals Surprising Message He Told Brittney Griner During Prisoner Swap

Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, who has been released in a prisoner swap with American basketball star Brittney Griner, wished her good luck on the tarmac in Abu Dhabi, where they were swapped.
Florida Republican Lawmaker Behind 'Don't Say Gay' Bill Resigns After Indictment for COVID Relief Fraud, Money Laundering

Florida Republican Lawmaker Behind 'Don't Say Gay' Bill Resigns After Indictment for COVID Relief Fraud, Money Laundering

Florida Republican lawmaker Joe Harding was indicted on charges of defrauding a federal coronavirus loan program for small businesses. He is best known for sponsoring Florida's controversial "Don't Say Gay" bill.
Donald Trump Is Outraged at Joe Biden's Prisoner Swap Deal That Freed Brittney Griner, Says It 'Stupid' and 'Unpatriotic Embarrassment'

Donald Trump Is Outraged at Joe Biden's Prisoner Swap Deal That Freed Brittney Griner, Says It 'Stupid' and 'Unpatriotic Embarrassment'

Former President Donald Trump has denounced the prisoner swap deal negotiated by the Biden administration that freed Brittney Griner from jail in Russia in exchange for the release of notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Ron DeSantis Beats Donald Trump in Hypothetical 2024 Match-up for Republican Presidential Nomination: New Poll

Ron DeSantis Beats Donald Trump in Hypothetical 2024 Match-up for Republican Presidential Nomination: New Poll

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has beaten former President Donald Trump in a hypothetical 2024 Republican presidential nomination match-up, a new poll shows.
Brazil Is Losing Amazon Rainforest to Organized Crime, Traffickers Using the Region to Smuggle Drugs, Judge Says

Brazil Is Losing Amazon Rainforest to Organized Crime, Traffickers Using the Region to Smuggle Drugs, Judge Says

Brazil is at risk of losing control over its Amazon rainforest region to organized crime and traffickers, who use the region to smuggle illegal drugs, a Brazilian Supreme Court judge warned.
Peru: Ousted Peruvian President Pedro Castillo Seeks Asylum in Mexico

Peru: Ousted Peruvian President Pedro Castillo Seeks Asylum in Mexico

Ousted Peruvian President Pedro Castillo can go to Mexico for asylum, but some Peru lawmakers want Lopez Obrador to stay out of the country's internal affairs.
Donald Trump Documents Probe: Justice Department Seeks to Hold Trump Team in Contempt for Failure to Comply with Subpoena

Donald Trump Documents Probe: Justice Department Seeks to Hold Trump Team in Contempt for Failure to Comply With Subpoena

Donald Trump and his legal team may be held in contempt of court for failing to comply with a 6-month-old subpoena over his failure to return all classified documents to the government.
Senator Joe Manchin’s Dirty Deal Is Defeated Once Again, 350.org Says

Senator Joe Manchin’s Dirty Deal Is Defeated Once Again, 350.org Says

After Senator Joe Manchin's "permitting reform" provision drew opposition from both parties and frontline communities, the National Defense Authorization Act moved forward without Manchin's Dirty Deal provisions, marking another major win for climate champions and people power.
Guatemala Ex-President Otto Perez Molina and Ex-Vice President Roxana Baldetti Get 16 Years in Prison for Fraud, Conspiracy

Guatemala Ex-President Otto Perez Molina and Ex-Vice President Roxana Baldetti Get 16 Years in Prison for Fraud, Conspiracy

After years of investigation and a heated legal battle, a court in Guatemala has sentenced former President Otto Perez Molina and former Vice President Roxana Baldetti to 16 years in prison for fraud and conspiracy charges.
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