| 20.04.2024 17:25
Tennessee Volkswagen Workers Vote on Union, Testing Organized Labor
In a historic first test of the United Auto Workers' renewed effort to organize nonunion factories, employees at a Volkswagen factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, voted to join the union on Friday. The union received 73% of the votes cast, with 2,628 in favor and 985 against. This victory comes after...
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| 19.04.2024 11:19
Trump's New York trial sees jury selection nearing conclusion
The New York hush money trial of former U.S. president Donald Trump is well underway, with the selection of jurors and alternates taking place this week. The jury, consisting of seven men and five women, includes individuals from various professional backgrounds such as lawyers, educators, and heal...
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| 17.04.2024 09:55
Biden Pushes for Triple Tariffs on Chinese Steel
President Joe Biden is set to announce a significant increase in tariffs on steel and aluminum from China in an effort to protect American producers from an influx of cheap imports. The announcement, which will take place during a visit to steelworkers in Pennsylvania, is part of Biden's strategy t...
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| 16.04.2024 03:34
Pro-Palestinian Protesters Cause Traffic Chaos Across US
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators caused chaos across the United States on Monday as they blocked major roadways, bridges, and highways in protest of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. In Chicago, protesters linked arms and blocked lanes of Interstate 190 leading into O'Hare Interna...
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| 15.04.2024 08:59
FBI launches criminal investigation into deadly Baltimore bridge collapse
The FBI has launched a criminal investigation into the cargo ship that caused the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore last month. Federal agents boarded the 985-foot Dali early Monday with search warrants, collecting physical evidence and data related to the moments before, during...
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| 14.04.2024 16:25
US News Outlets Call on Biden and Trump to Debate
A group of major news organizations, including ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox, PBS, NBC, NPR, The Associated Press, and others, have issued a joint statement urging both presumptive presidential nominees, Joe Biden and Donald Trump, to commit to participating in televised debates before Election Day. The state...
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| 13.04.2024 06:16
Judge denies defense motion to dismiss Hunter Biden's federal gun case
A federal judge in Delaware, U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika, has refused to dismiss a federal gun case against Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden. The judge rejected Hunter Biden's claims that he is being prosecuted for political reasons and denied several defense requests to dismi...
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| 11.04.2024 06:27
Arizona Supreme Court reinstates 1864 near-total abortion ban
Wade decision guaranteeing the constitutional right to an abortion. The Arizona Supreme Court has delivered a landmark decision in giving the go-ahead to enforce a long-dormant law that bans nearly all abortions, drastically altering the legal landscape for terminating pregnancies in the state. The...
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| 09.04.2024 15:36
Florida Woman Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Ashley Biden's Diary
Aimee Harris, a Florida woman, was sentenced to a month in prison and three months of home confinement for stealing and selling Joe Biden's daughter's diary to the conservative group Project Veritas. The judge, Laura Taylor Swain, called Harris's actions "despicable" and noted that she had first tr...
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| 09.04.2024 12:09
Trump sues judge and seeks delay in hush money trial
Former President Donald Trump is facing multiple legal battles in New York, including a hush money criminal trial set to begin on April 15. Trump's lawyers have been fighting against a gag order imposed by Justice Juan Merchan, which restricts Trump from making public comments about potential witne...
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| 08.04.2024 14:44
Father of slain aid worker calls for US aid suspension to Israel
The father of Jacob Flickinger, a US-Canadian aid worker killed in Gaza by Israeli airstrikes, has spoken out about the tragedy and called for an end to the violence. John Flickinger received a call from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken offering condolences for the loss of his son, who was just...
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| 05.04.2024 20:31
Third victim recovered in Maryland bridge collapse
President Joe Biden visited the site of the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, where six construction workers lost their lives after a cargo ship collided with the bridge. The body of Maynor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval, one of the workers who had been missing since the collapse,...
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| 03.04.2024 15:43
Capital riot leader with megaphone sentenced to over 7 years in prison
A Washington state man, Taylor James Johnatakis, was sentenced to more than seven years in prison for his role in orchestrating a mob's attack on police officers guarding the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot. District Judge Royce Lamberth described Johnatakis as a leader who played a sign...
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| 02.04.2024 17:03
Alternate channel opens for vessels at Baltimore bridge collapse site
The collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge has caused a major disruption in the vital port's main shipping channel, with crews working to open temporary channels to allow limited marine traffic to bypass the wreckage. A tugboat pushing a fuel barge was the first vessel to use an alternate...
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| 02.04.2024 09:29
Dali ship owner seeks protection from compensation claims in Baltimore bridge crash
The owners of the Dali cargo ship that collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore last week, resulting in the tragic collapse of the bridge and the presumed deaths of six construction workers, have taken steps to limit their liability for the accident. Grace Ocean Private Limited and S...
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| 02.04.2024 06:43
Judge Denies Hunter Biden's Motion to Dismiss Tax Case
A federal judge in California has denied all eight motions to dismiss the tax case against Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden. U.S. District Judge Mark Scarsi rejected arguments made by Hunter Biden's attorneys that the charges were politically motivated and that he had immunity from a pr...
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| 01.04.2024 12:12
White House gears up for Easter egg roll with "egg-ucation" theme
The White House hosted its annual Easter Egg Roll on Monday, with a theme of "EGGucation" set by first lady Jill Biden. The event, which began in 1878, saw around 40,000 people in attendance, including military and veteran families, caregivers, and survivors. The event featured educational activiti...
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| 31.03.2024 00:44
Crews Begin Removing Twisted Steel from Collapsed Baltimore Bridge
Teams of engineers in Baltimore are currently working on the complex task of cutting and lifting the first section of twisted steel from the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge. The bridge crumpled into the Patapsco River after a massive cargo ship crashed into one of its supports earlier in the wee...
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| 28.03.2024 20:27
Maryland secures $60m emergency aid for Key Bridge collapse cleanup
The federal government has approved an emergency relief fund to cover the majority of costs for rebuilding the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore, following its collapse earlier in the week. The initial $60 million released to state authorities will assist in current recovery efforts, though Gov...
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| 27.03.2024 14:35
Search for 6 Missing Workers Presumed Dead in Baltimore Bridge Collapse
The US Coast Guard has suspended search and rescue efforts for six people who were on the Francis Scott Key Bridge when it collapsed early Tuesday following a major cargo boat collision. Recovery efforts are now underway for the missing people, who are presumed dead. Overnight search deemed unsafe:...
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| 26.03.2024 21:43
NBC News cuts ties with Ronna McDaniel after backlash
NBC News has made the decision to drop former Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel as a paid contributor, just days after announcing her hiring, following a backlash from NBC and MSNBC journalists. The decision was announced by NBCUniversal Group chairman Cesar Conde in an email to st...
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| 22.03.2024 05:38
WWII Ghost Army finally recognized with Congressional Gold Medal
During World War II, a group of American military units known as the Ghost Army carried out secret missions using inflatable tanks, radio trickery, costume uniforms, and acting to outwit the enemy. Decades later, the group stepped out of the shadows as they were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal...
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| 20.03.2024 14:50
Biden announces $8.5 billion investment in Intel chip plants across 4 states
The Biden administration has struck a deal with Intel to provide up to $8.5 billion in direct funding and $11 billion in loans for computer chip plants in Arizona, Ohio, New Mexico, and Oregon. This cash infusion is part of the government's plan to increase the U.S.'s global share of advanced chip...
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| 15.03.2024 13:32
White House urges end to Biden impeachment inquiry
The White House has demanded that House Republicans put an end to their efforts to impeach President Joe Biden, declaring that "enough is enough" after their months-long inquiry failed to produce any evidence of high crimes and misdemeanors. White House counsel Ed Siskel wrote a four-page letter to...
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| 15.03.2024 05:40
Steven Mnuchin Eyeing TikTok Purchase: "A Great Business Opportunity"
Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced on Thursday his plans to form an investor group to buy TikTok, following the House passing a bill that would ban the popular video app in the U.S. if its China-based owner does not sell. Mnuchin, who served under President Donald Trump, stated duri...
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| 13.03.2024 14:14
Massachusetts Governor to Pardon Hundreds of Thousands with Marijuana Charges
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey made a groundbreaking announcement on Wednesday, revealing plans to pardon all prior adult misdemeanor convictions for marijuana possession in the state. This move, if approved by the Governor's Council, would automatically clear the records of hundreds of thousa...
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| 12.03.2024 09:41
Inflation spikes in February, fueled by rising gas and home prices
Consumer prices in the United States rose 0.4% from January to February, according to a report from the Labor Department, exceeding the previous month's figure of 0.3%. This increase is a sign that inflation remains a persistent challenge for the Federal Reserve and for President Joe Biden's reelec...
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| 11.03.2024 15:39
HUD Secretary Fudge resigns, Biden praises dedication to affordable housing
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge announced her resignation on Monday, with President Joe Biden praising her as a "fierce advocate" for affordable housing and vulnerable residents. Fudge, 71, who has served in various roles in government for nearly five decades, including as a ma...
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| 11.03.2024 02:27
Biden orders construction of temporary Gaza port for aid delivery
President Joe Biden is set to announce a significant initiative in his State of the Union address on Thursday night, revealing that the US military will be building a temporary port on the coast of Gaza to increase the flow of aid to Palestinian civilians in the enclave. The move comes amidst growi...
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| 07.03.2024 21:10
Biden to Address Healthcare Costs in Final State of the Union
President Joe Biden is set to deliver his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Thursday night, where he will highlight his administration's accomplishments and lay out his plans for the future. In excerpts of his speech released by the White House, Biden emphasized his commi...
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| 07.03.2024 17:46
Katie Britt to Deliver GOP Response to Biden's State of the Union
Freshman Alabama Senator Katie Britt, the youngest female senator, has been chosen by the Republicans to deliver the party's response to President Joe Biden's State of the Union speech next week. Britt, who is the first woman elected to the Senate from Alabama, stated that "it's time for the next g...
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| 06.03.2024 16:52
Rep. Dean Phillips suspends presidential campaign, endorses Biden
In a surprising turn of events, U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota has officially ended his long-shot 2024 Democratic presidential bid after failing to gain traction in the primaries. Phillips, a 55-year-old multimillionaire, had built his campaign around calls for a new generation of Democratic...
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| 04.03.2024 13:29
Supreme Court Allows Trump on 2024 Ballot After Colorado Disqualification
In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday that states cannot bar former President Donald Trump from the ballot using a rarely invoked provision of the 14th Amendment. This ruling overturned a decision by Colorado's top court, which had determined that Trump was ineligible for t...
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| 22.02.2024 21:11
Ex-FBI informant with Russian ties charged in Biden scandal
Alexander Smirnov, a former FBI informant charged with making false statements about a multimillion-dollar bribery scheme involving President Joe Biden and his son Hunter, was taken into custody in Las Vegas after a meeting at his lawyers' offices. Smirnov, who claims to have Russian intelligence l...
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| 17.02.2024 23:52
Georgia Mourns Soldiers Killed in Jordan Drone Attack
Family, friends, and military colleagues gathered in Georgia to pay their respects to three Army Reserve soldiers who were killed in a drone attack on a U.S. military outpost in Jordan. The first funeral service was held for Staff Sgt. William Jerome Rivers in Carrollton, where the 46-year-old rese...
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| 15.02.2024 21:25
FBI Informant Accused of Lying About Bidens' Ukrainian Business Ties
In a shocking turn of events, an FBI informant has been charged with fabricating a multimillion-dollar bribery scheme involving President Joe Biden, his son Hunter, and a Ukrainian energy company. This claim has been at the center of the Republican impeachment inquiry in Congress, causing significa...
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| 15.02.2024 10:59
Judge to Decide Fate of Georgia Prosecutor in Trump Election Case
Former President Donald Trump's hush-money trial in New York will proceed as planned, with jury selection scheduled to begin on March 25, according to Judge Juan Manuel Merchan. This decision comes after discussions with the judge overseeing Trump's federal election interference case in Washington,...
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| 15.02.2024 06:30
Migrant Crossings Plummet at US-Mexico Border, Reasons Explored
Arrests for illegal crossings on the U.S. border with Mexico have seen a significant decline in January, dropping by half from the record highs in December. This decline comes as welcome news for the White House, as immigration becomes a major issue in this year's presidential election. Exit polls...
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| 13.02.2024 14:38
The race for George Santos" congressional seat could offer clues to how suburbs will vote this year
An unusual special election took place on Tuesday in New York City's suburbs, and it is being closely watched as a bellwether in the fight for control of Congress. The race for a vacant House seat, which became available after George Santos was expelled from Congress, features former U.S. Rep. Tom...
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| 13.02.2024 00:29
Trump seeks Supreme Court delay in immunity ruling for 2020 election case
Former President Donald Trump has requested the Supreme Court to extend a delay in his trial for attempting to overturn the result of the 2020 US election, claiming immunity from prosecution. His lawyers have filed an emergency appeal, urging the justices to pause a ruling made by a three-judge pan...
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| 12.02.2024 15:30
RFK Jr.'s Super Bowl ad sparks Democratic and family tension
In a surprising turn of events, Robert Kennedy Jr.'s independent presidential campaign has caused public family drama after a Super Bowl ad aired, invoking the Democratic family's legacy and implicitly comparing Kennedy to his assassinated uncle, President John F. Kennedy. The 30-second spot, finan...
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| 12.02.2024 00:15
Border Patrol Union Backs Mazi Pilip in Race to Replace George Santos
In a closely watched special House election in New York's Third Congressional District, voters have the opportunity to choose a replacement for former congressman George Santos. Santos, a Republican, won the seat in November 2022 but was later expelled from the House after being charged with campai...
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| 08.02.2024 15:34
Special Counsel Concludes Biden Classified Documents Probe
President Joe Biden has announced that he will not seek any redactions in a report by the Justice Department special counsel investigating his handling of classified documents. The White House Counsel's office spokesman, Ian Sams, stated that the White House had completed a review of the report and...
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| 08.02.2024 14:09
FCC bans deceptive AI-generated voices in robocalls
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken a decisive step in combatting the use of voice-cloning technology in illegal robocalls. In a unanimous ruling, the FCC has outlawed robocalls that utilize artificial intelligence (AI) voices, sending a clear message that the exploitation of this...
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| 08.02.2024 11:17
Tragic helicopter crash claims lives of 5 US Marines in California
Five US Marines have tragically lost their lives in a helicopter crash that occurred on Tuesday night in the mountains outside San Diego, California. The aircraft involved was a CH-53E Super Stallion, and it went down during stormy weather. The helicopter was discovered on Wednesday morning near th...
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| 07.02.2024 05:12
'None of These Candidates' Triumphs Over Nikki Haley in Nevada GOP Primary
In a surprising turn of events, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley faced a resounding defeat in Nevada's symbolic Republican presidential primary on Tuesday. Republican voters overwhelmingly chose the "none of these candidates" option on the ballot, sending a clear message of dissatisfaction with H...
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| 06.02.2024 17:43
Meta commits to labeling AI-generated images on Facebook and Instagram
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, announced on Tuesday that it will be implementing labels on AI-generated images that appear on its social media platforms. This move is part of a larger effort within the tech industry to distinguish between real and synthetic content. Meta is collaborating with in...
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| 05.02.2024 08:14
South Dakota Governor Banished from Tribal Land over Border Remarks
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has been banned from the Pine Ridge Reservation by the Oglala Sioux Tribe after she made controversial statements about sending razor wire and security personnel to the U.S.-Mexico border to combat immigration. The tribe's president, Frank Star Comes Out, accused N...
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| 03.02.2024 19:58
Nikki Haley's South Carolina Campaign Faces Democratic Opposition
In the upcoming South Carolina primary, voters are faced with a dilemma. While some may be tempted to cast their ballots for Nikki Haley in hopes of narrowing her chances against Donald Trump, Democrats are urging their voters not to do so out of fear that she would be a more intimidating opponent...
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| 03.02.2024 11:05
South Carolina's Democratic Primary: Biden Poised for Boost as Voting Begins
South Carolina kicked off the race for the Democratic presidential nomination on Saturday with its first official primary of the year. The state holds open primaries, allowing anyone registered to vote in the state to participate. Registered Republican and independent voters who choose to vote in t...
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