Jimmy Williams Congressional leaders have invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to deliver an address at the Capitol, signaling a show of wartime support for Israel despite rising political divisions over its military actions in Gaza. The invitation, extended by House Speaker Mike Johnson, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate …
Read More »Trump Warns of Public “Breaking Point” Over Potential Sentence in Hush Money Case
Jimmy Williams Former President Donald Trump, found guilty on all counts in his hush money trial last week, has suggested that a sentence of house arrest or imprisonment could trigger a public outcry. Speaking in a 90-minute interview with “Fox & Friends Weekend,” Trump addressed the possibility of being sentenced …
Read More »Sen. Joe Manchin Leaves Democratic Party, Registers as Independent
Jimmy Williams Sen. Joe Manchin III of West Virginia has announced his departure from the Democratic Party, officially registering as an independent. This move comes after a long tenure in the party, including two terms as governor of West Virginia and over a decade in the Senate since his election …
Read More »Trump’s Legal Troubles Multiply as Sentencing Looms in New York Hush Money Case*
Jimmy Williams Donald Trump faces significant legal challenges, beyond his recent conviction in New York on 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records. As he awaits sentencing on July 11, Trump is also contending with multiple other criminal trials and numerous civil appeals that could have serious implications for …
Read More »Biden Urges Hamas To Accept New Israeli Ceasefire Plan Intended To End War
Jennifer Shutt, West Virginia Watch President Joe Biden announced a ceasefire proposal from Israel on Friday, saying the three-phase plan presented to Hamas represents the best chance to end the war. Biden, speaking from the White House, urged people around the world who have been calling for an end to …
Read More »Republicans Deride Trump Verdict, Claim Bias in New York “Hush Money” Trial
Jimmy Williams Republicans swiftly rallied around former President Donald Trump on Thursday following his conviction in New York state court. Trump was found guilty on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in an attempt to conceal a $130,000 payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 …
Read More »Trump’s Conviction: A Political Turning Point or Rallying Cry?
Jimmy Williams The recent guilty verdict against Donald Trump has set off a flurry of political speculation and strategic maneuvers as both parties gauge the potential impact on the 2024 presidential election. Trump, convicted on all 34 counts of falsifying business records to cover up a hush money payment, immediately …
Read More »Supreme Court Chief Declines To Discuss Alito Flag Uproar, Ethics With Senate Dems
Jacob Fischler, Arizona Mirror U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. told leading Democrats on the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday he will not meet with them to discuss the court’s code of ethics, following revelations of displays of politically oriented flags at the homes of Justice Samuel …
Read More »Donald Trump Found Guilty on All Counts in Historic Hush Money Case
Jimmy Williams On Thursday, jurors in New York state court found Donald Trump guilty on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. This conviction marks a historic moment as Trump becomes the first former U.S. president to be found guilty in a criminal trial. The case centers on hush …
Read More »House Ethics Committee Launches Probe into Rep. Henry Cuellar Over Bribery Charges
Jimmy Williams The House Committee on Ethics announced on Wednesday that it will investigate Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar over federal charges of foreign influence and bribery. Ethics Committee Chairman Michael Guest, R-Miss., will lead the probe, with Rep. Glenn F. Ivey, D-Md., serving as the ranking member. Reps. Ben …
Read More »3-Year Law License Suspension In Colorado for Former Trump Lawyer Jenna Ellis
Quentin Young, Colorado Newsline The Colorado law license of Jenna Ellis, previously an attorney for former President Donald Trump, will be suspended for three years under the terms of an agreement approved by a judge Tuesday. The approval concludes a case in which Colorado authorities accused Ellis for the second …
Read More »Biden and Harris Campaign in Philadelphia with Focus on Black Voters
John Cole, Pennsylvania Capital-Star For the first time this year in Pennsylvania, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris participated in a campaign event together, in the battleground state’s biggest city. The joint appearance at Girard College announcing the launch of Black Voters for Biden-Harris underscores the importance of …
Read More »Justice Samuel Alito Rejects Calls to Recuse from Trump-Related Cases Over Flag Controversy
Jimmy Williams Justice Samuel Alito has declined to step aside from Supreme Court cases involving former President Donald Trump and January 6 defendants. This decision comes amidst controversy over flags that were displayed at his homes. In letters addressed to members of Congress on Wednesday, Alito clarified that his wife …
Read More »Jury Deliberations Begin in Trump’s Hush Money Criminal Trial
Jimmy Williams On Wednesday, the jury began deliberations in Donald Trump’s hush money trial, a landmark case as it marks the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president. The jury, consisting of seven men and five women, started discussing the case in a private room just before 11:30 a.m. …
Read More »Prosecutors Say Messages Between Sen. Menendez, Wife Reveal Details Of Egypt-Focused Scheme
Dana DiFilippo, New Jersey Monitor In texts, emails, and voicemails, Nadine Arslanian gushed like a smitten teenager soon after she began dating Sen. Bob Menendez in 2018, addressing him as “mon amour,” “love of my life,” and “my very handsome senator.” She followed those sweet nothings with requests that ran …
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