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Merchan partially lifts Trump gag order

Judge Juan Merchan, who presided over Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial and subsequent conviction, has lifted parts of the former president’s gag order. Trump was previously barred from talking about witnesses, jurors and potential jurors, counsel from the prosecution, and related family members. Merchan lifted parts of the gag order Tuesday, allowing him to […]

Lincoln’s wax statue melts under DC summer heat

President Abraham Lincoln’s wax statue melted as Washington’s temperatures soared into triple digits over the weekend. This 6-foot statue was installed in February on the campus of Garrison Elementary School in Northwest Washington.  Crafted by Richmond artist Sandy Williams IV, the memorial aims to highlight the Civil War era and its aftermath. Early Monday, Lincoln’s […]

Menendez staff recalls senator acting ‘unusual’ and ‘weird’ about Egypt

A former aide of embattled Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) is speaking out about unusual behavior from her former boss that she witnessed, specifically concerning his relationship with Egypt. Sarah Arkin, a staffer who worked for Menendez when he was chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, began to notice “unusual” and “weird” behavior from the […]

Hillary Clinton will offer ‘warning to all American voters’ in new book

Former Secretary of State Hilary Clinton is set to release a memoir this fall, just in time to deliver what she calls a “warning” to voters in the 2024 election. Clinton’s book is titled Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love, and Liberty. The memoir, described as the “testament to the idea that the […]

‘Circumstantial evidence’ will have to prove illegal immigrants sexually assaulted 12-year-old girl

District Attorney Kim Ogg of Harris County, Texas, stated Tuesday that “circumstantial evidence” is needed to prove that a 12-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by a pair of illegal immigrants, who could potentially receive the death penalty. Franklin Jose Pena Ramos and Johan Jose Rangel Martinez crossed into the United States from Venezuela illegally earlier […]

North Korea launches waste balloons at South Korea as each affirms commitment to opposing superpower

North Korea sent another 350 waste balloons to South Korea as tensions continue to rise between the two nations. Global events have ratcheted up the tension between the two Koreas, as Russia allies itself with the hermit kingdom to secure more weapons for the war in Ukraine, and the United States seeks to shore up […]

Election results live updates: Primaries in New York, Colorado and more

Voters in New York, Utah, Colorado and South Carolina are heading to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots in a slew of races. CLICK HERE TO READ LIVE COVERAGE OF PRIMARY NIGHT The most high-profile primary Tuesday is in New York’s 16th District, where Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) is attempting to overcome challenge […]

DC police announce drone program to fight crime crisis

The Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., unveiled a new police helicopter and drones as part of its fight against crime in the capital city. The police department announced the new Falcon 1 helicopter, alongside a new drone program Monday. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and MPD Chief Pamela Smith unveiled the new initiatives at an […]

Hillary Clinton lays out three things to watch in Trump-Biden debate

Former presidential candidate and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gave her take on Thursday’s presidential debate as someone who has faced both candidates in the past. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are set to face each other once again Thursday on CNN in a debate that could mimic those of the 2020 […]

Karine Jean-Pierre insists inflation will not bring Biden down during first debate

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre insisted that President Joe Biden would not be bogged down by inflation during Thursday’s presidential debate, arguing the president will showcase a contrast between him and his Republican rival, former President Donald Trump. Inflation is likely to be one of several key topics motivating voters ahead of the election, […]
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