In July of this year, business Tom Barrack was arrested on charges of lobbying the US on behalf of a foreign government. Barrack was a Trump ally who was in charge of the 2017 inauguration. While the arrest of the man was bad news for Trump, it may be even worse news for other members…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The Taliban’s attack on Afghan territory widened on Wednesday, with insurgents maintaining control of nine of the country’s 34 provincial capitals. Afghan and US officials warn of catastrophic violence in the war-torn country of 39 million as the deadline for the withdrawal of all US troops draws closer to the…

Senator Ted Cruz led Senate Republicans to block efforts to start a debate on voting rights. Transcript of the incident from Sen. Schumer’s office, as provided to PoliticusUSA: And now, Mr President, I am asking the Senate to unanimously approve it to immediately consider S.2093, For the People Act of 2021. [Sen. Cruz objected] Mr…

US President Joe Biden will deliver economic remarks from the White House in Washington, USA on July 19, 2021. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden said Tuesday he did not regret his decision to withdraw US forces from Afghanistan, a move that will effectively end America’s longest war. “Look, we’ve spent over…

A new report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that Trump’s Homeland Security Department did not specially designate 1/6 for increased security. The GAO Found That Trump’s Homeland Security Did Not Increase 1/6 Security The events of January 6 included 1) a non-permitted protest at the U.S. Capitol, 2) a scheduled Presidential rally at…

The Department of Justice pledged on Monday to conduct a fresh review of files related to the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks for possible public release, after years of pressure from victims’ families to disclose information on the alleged role of Saudi government officials. The Justice Department did not detail what documents or information might…

The Senate finally decides on the $ 1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package tomorrow after clearing the final procedural hurdle. “The two-pronged process is progressing,” said majority leader Chuck Schumer. “It took a while, but it will be worth it as we will hopefully get both bills off very, very soon.” The legislation known as the…

Taliban fighters with a vehicle on a highway in Afghanistan. Saibal Das | The India Today Group | Getty Images The U.N. special envoy for Afghanistan on Friday said the war in the country has entered a “deadlier and more destructive phase” and questioned the Taliban’s commitment to political settlement.  “A party that was genuinely…

Investigators say it is too early in the investigation to potentially rule out charges against Trump for attempting a coup. Video of Senator Dick Durbin on CNN’s State Of The Union: Senator Dick Durbin says Trump was planning a coup, and when asked if the former president could be prosecuted, he replied, “I don’t know…

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (L) speaks with Secretary to Governor Melissa DeRosa (R) during his daily press conference on March 20, 2020 in New York City. Bennett Raglin | Getty Images A firm run by the father of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s closest adviser was actively lobbying members of the governor’s team for clients earlier…