The death toll in Gaza continued to rise as the week-old cease-fire between Israel and Hamas forces collapsed on Friday. At least 32 people – identified as civilians – died and others injured […]
Cease-fire ends; war resumes
Americans, others now in Egypt
About 400 Americans, along with other foreigners. have been allowed to leave Gaza as Israeli armed forces continue to push southward in pursuit of Hamas militants. In addition to the Americans, the […]
Judge fines Trump $5000, threatens him with jail
A New York City judge fined former president Donald Trump $5000 on Friday for a social media post that disparaged a court staff member and threatened him with jail if further violations […]
McCarthy is out as speaker
For the first time in the nation’s history, the House of Representatives has ousted its speaker, leaving the position vacant. According to the Associated Press, the vote was 216-210 on a vote […]
Gaetz vs. Speaker McCarthy
Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-California) knew he was risking a challenge to his position as leader of his party in the House of Representatives when he agreed to a bi-partisan […]
Judge won’t recuse herself
Former president Donald Trump’s request to the judge presiding over his election interference case to recuse herself has been refused. According to the Associated Press, U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan denied Trump’s […]
Alabama district map rejected
A Congressional district map for Alabama that included just one Black majority district was rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court. According to the Associated Press, that clears the way for more representation […]
Village ‘falls” to Ukraine army
Ukrainian forces have reportedly recaptured a village in the southern front of the war against Russian invaders. It would be the second ”significant gain” in the counter-offensive in the area of Bakhmut, […]
Trump trial date set March 4
The trial date of former president Donald Trump on charges of trying to block the results of the 2020 presidential election has been set for March 4, 2024. According to the Associated […]
Trump is booked in Atlanta
Former president Donald Trump surrendered to authorities in Fulton County, Georgia on Thursday. Trump’s mug shot – sure to make history – shows him scowling at the camera. According to the Associated […]
