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A New York judge postponed the Trump hush money case's presidential immunity ruling to next week, which could affect evidence considered in his conviction on 34 felony counts. The Biden administration announced it would not limit arms transfers to Israel despite missed benchmarks, citing a slight improvement in Gaza’s humanitarian aid situation. President-elect Trump appointed Mike Huckabee as U.S...

Donald Trump announced key appointments to his second administration, naming former NY Rep. Lee Zeldin to lead the EPA, Stephen Miller as deputy chief of staff for policy and Tom Homan as "border czar." Wisconsin’s Supreme Court heard arguments for reinstating the state’s 175-year-old abortion ban, with conservative prosecutors claiming it was reactivated by the end of Roe v. Wade and liberal just...

President-elect Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, urging him not to escalate the Ukraine war as Trump prepares for his second term. Trump also stated that Senate Republicans seeking leadership roles must agree to allow recess appointments, notably declining to endorse any of the three GOP candidates ahead of Wednesday’s election. Senator Bernie Sanders expressed opposition to Supr...

President Biden addressed the nation for the first time since Trump’s victory, reaffirming the trust in the U.S. election system and emphasizing the importance of perseverance in the face of setbacks. President-elect Trump identified border control as his top priority, advocating for mass deportations of undocumented immigrants despite logistical challenges, and appointed Susie Wiles as his chief...

Vice President Harris conceded the presidential race to Donald Trump, pledging a smooth transition and vowing to continue her political fight. Abortion measures were on the ballot in 10 states, with seven passing amendments to protect reproductive rights, while others rejected similar proposals. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired Finance Minister Christian Lindner, citing broken trust, destabiliz...

Early results in the 2024 U.S. presidential election show close races in key swing states, with prominent gains for Trump; eyes are still on the remaining swing states. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu fired Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, triggering mass protests and replacing him with Foreign Minister Israel Katz due to tensions over the Gaza conflict. Western officials report that Russia alleged...

VP Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump campaigned in Pittsburgh ahead of the Nov. 5th election, both seeking Pennsylvania's 19 electoral votes in a highly contentious race. In Pennsylvania, over 4,000 mail ballot applications have been challenged across 14 counties, focusing on nonmilitary voters living overseas and those with outdated voter registrations. Legendary music producer Quin...

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are making last-minute campaign efforts in swing states, with Harris advocating for unity in Michigan and Trump expressing regret over leaving the White House in rallies across Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Georgia. The UN describes the situation in northern Gaza as “apocalyptic” amid ongoing Israeli military actions, warning that t...

At a Wisconsin rally, former President Trump pledged to protect women "whether they like it or not," prompting VP Kamala Harris to respond, criticizing his remarks as entitlement to women’s bodily autonomy and noting her pro-choice stance. A Russian court is seeking an unprecedented $20 decillion fine from Google for blocking certain Russian media on YouTube, far exceeding Google's $2.15 trillion...

President Biden faced criticism from GOP officials for his remarks about Trump supporters and their alleged support of offensive jokes, while VP Kamala Harris urged unity in response. At least 95 people have died in eastern Spain due to severe flooding that brought a year's worth of rain in eight hours, making it the deadliest flooding there since 1996. Donald Trump accused Pennsylvania of "large-...

Vice President Kamala Harris criticized Donald Trump for fostering chaos and division during her address at the Ellipse; over 90 were killed, including children, in an Israeli strike on Gaza amid ongoing conflict with Hezbollah, with Israel also banning the UN agency providing aid to Palestinians; the Supreme Court denied Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s appeal to be removed from Michigan and Wisconsin bal...

On Monday, the Philadelphia District Attorney filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk and his America PAC for allegedly running an illegal lottery to influence voters with a $1 million giveaway. The Pentagon announced it will not limit Ukraine's use of American arms despite the presence of 10,000 North Korean troops in Russia, signaling a potential escalation in the conflict. Federal officials are inves...

Former president Donald Trump held a rally at Madison Square Garden where inflammatory comments were made by opening speakers, including a comedian's remark about Puerto Rico and derogatory comments about Vice President Harris, while Trump labeled Democrats as “the enemy within.” In Georgia, President Salome Zourabichvili called for protests in the capital against the ruling party's election win,...

Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón announced he will seek resentencing for the Menendez brothers, arguing they have "paid their debt to society," and a judge will decide their fate. North Korean soldiers have been confirmed in the Russian and Ukrainian combat zone, with Ukrainian officials estimating their number at 12,000. A new NBC poll shows VP Kamala Harris leading former President Do...

Donald Trump’s ex-chief of staff, John Kelly, disclosed that Trump once remarked “Hitler did some good things,” leading Kamala Harris to assert this reflects Trump’s true nature as a leader. McDonald’s has pulled the Quarter Pounder from one-fifth of its restaurants amid an E. coli outbreak that has resulted in one death and 49 illnesses across 10 states. The White House announced that approximate...

Former Abercrombie and Fitch CEO Mike Jefferies has been arrested and charged with 16 counts of sex trafficking and interstate prostitution in New York, with misconduct occurring between December 2008 and March 2015. The I-D-F confirmed the death of Hashem Safieddine, Hezbollah’s new leader, in an airstrike near Beirut, coinciding with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Israel, wher...

In the final weeks before the election, Trump and Harris campaign in key states, with Harris visiting Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania alongside Liz Cheney, while Trump rallies in North Carolina and discusses hurricane relief, criticizing FEMA and making debunked claims about immigrant aid. The exonerated Central Park Five have filed a defamation lawsuit against Trump following his false clai...

Former President Trump made headlines by working a shift at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s and holding a drive-thru news conference, where he addressed the election and took a jab at Kamala Harris. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has called for an investigation into Elon Musk's offer of a million dollars a day to registered voters, raising concerns about potential illegalities in voter registration...

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed in an exchange of gunfire with Israeli soldiers in Gaza, as confirmed by the IDF, with Prime Minister Netanyahu asserting the conflict is not over. President Biden announced an additional $4.5 billion in student loan forgiveness, raising the total to $175 billion and benefiting nearly five million borrowers. During a Florida town hall, former President Tru...

Liam Payne, former One Direction member, tragically died at 31 after falling from a hotel window in Buenos Aires. In a Fox News town hall, Donald Trump called himself the “father of IVF,” sparking criticism from Kamala Harris about his judicial appointments affecting reproductive rights. Elon Musk has emerged as a significant political donor, contributing nearly $75 million to his America PAC, whi...

The Biden administration has given Israel 30 days to improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza, threatening to withhold military aid if no progress is made. A Georgia judge ruled that election board members must certify election results regardless of any concerns about errors or fraud, emphasizing the importance of voter rights. North Korea has destroyed sections of inter-Korean transportation route...

Over the weekend, FEMA crews in North Carolina had to withdraw after encountering an armed militia claiming they were “hunting FEMA,” resulting in one arrest. On Monday, Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled her “Opportunity Agenda for Black men,” proposing economic policies like forgivable loans for Black business owners and the federal legalization of marijuana, while also agreeing to an intervi...

The U.S. is sending a missile defense system and 100 troops to Israel to bolster its defense amid rising regional tensions, as U.N. peacekeepers accused the Israeli military of encroaching on their base in southern Lebanon, while Israel stated it was responding to Hezbollah threats. With three weeks until Election Day, a new NBC News poll shows Harris and Trump in a tight race at 48%, with key iss...

Hurricane Milton has left at least five dead and caused over three million power outages in Florida, while Tampa's stadium suffered roof damage despite the city avoiding a direct hit. Ethel Kennedy, a renowned human rights advocate and widow of Robert F. Kennedy, passed away at the age of 96, leaving behind a legacy of activism. The Israeli military has injured two UN peacekeepers by firing at the...

President Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for the first time in two months, emphasizing U.S. support for Israel while advocating for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict in Lebanon. Hurricane Milton made landfall in Tampa Bay as a Category 3 storm, causing at least 18 tornados and prompting dangerous storm surges estimated at over 10 feet in Naples and Ft. Myers. Vice Presiden...