Donald Trump will cede control of his business empire to offspring
Pledging to avoid potential conflict of interest prior to entering office, President-elect Donald Trump announced…read more→
Trump Tower renamed ‘Dump Tower’ on Google Maps
Internet giant Google has restored the correct label over its Google Maps feature following a…read more→
FEC asks Trump to correct errors in October election filing
The Federal Election Commission (FEC) has formally asked President-elect Donald Trump to re-examine and resubmit his…read more→
General Keane declines to serve as defense secretary in Trump administration
Citing personal reasons related to the recent death of his wife, retired General Jack Keane…read more→
Warren throws support behind Congressman Ellison for DNC head
Minnesota Democratic Congressman Keith Ellison‘s bid to become chairman of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) was…read more→
Ryan will return as House Speaker; Republican leadership takes shape
Reelected unanimously as House Speaker on Tuesday, Wisconsin Republican Congressman Paul Ryan emerged from the…read more→
UPDATE: Pelosi suspends House Democrats elections; Rep. Ryan to challenge
UPDATE — 11/16, 7:42 a.m. EST: Originally scheduled for Thursday, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.)…read more→
Mullahs in Tehran warn Trump over Iran nuclear agreement
Speaking to reporters after meeting with Slovak Minister of Foreign Affairs Miroslav Lajcak in Bratislava, Iranian Foreign…read more→
Sheriff Joe Arpaio ousted from office in Phoenix, Arizona
Despite Republican candidate Donald Trump besting Democratic challenger Hillary Clinton in Arizona’s presidential race on Tuesday,…read more→
Pennsylvania’s Toomey doubtful of Trump win; forewarns President-elect
Locked in a tight reelection campaign against state official Kate McGinty until the bitter end and…read more→
WikiLeaks takes parting shot at Clinton, Democrats over election losses
Despite a persistent insistence from WikiLeaks‘ founder Julian Assange his whistleblowing platform never intended on…read more→
Nevada judge rejects Trump’s early ballot lawsuit as voter intimidation reported in Fla., Pa.
Attorneys for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump filed suit in a Nevada court Monday demanding…read more→
Democratic elector won’t cast Electoral Vote for Hillary Clinton
Even at risk of a pecuniary punishment totaling $1,000, one pledged Washington state Democratic elector…read more→
Clinton Foundation admits concealing $1 million Qatar donation
Amid mounting evidence the Clinton Foundation acted less a charity and more a clearinghouse for…read more→
Pirate Party makes significant gains in Iceland elections
Icelandic elections, provoked by the unexpected departure of former Prime Minister Sigmundur Gunnlaugsson in April…read more→
Amnesty implores US not to use incendiary bombs against Mosul
Armed with evidence the U.S.-led coalition in Iraq is using white phosphorous bombs against the…read more→
52 arrrested in fraud scheme that scammed 15,000 of $300 million
In an investigation involving officials with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Treasury, Homeland Security…read more→
Former Pennsylvania Attorney General sentenced to prison
Following her conviction on nine counts, two for felony perjury and seven for obstruction of…read more→
Appeals court rules in favor of Abu Ghraib detainees
In a unanimous ruling Friday, the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals rescinded a lower court ruling…read more→
UN rights commissioner warns of a Trump presidency
Describing Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s political positions as “deeply unsettling” and “disturbing,” United Nations High…read more→
Wikileaks email dump reveals coordination between Clinton, media, State and DOJ
In what can hardly be greeted as welcome news by the Hillary Clinton campaign, Wikileaks’…read more→
US to re-appraise support for Saudi mission in Yemen after misfire
Following Saturday’s airstrike which claimed 140 lives and injured over 500 mourners at a Sana’a, Yemen, funeral,…read more→
Sanders supporters fume over Clinton speeches; Vermont senator says trust party platform
In a move presumably splintering the fragile coalition which Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton desperately needs…read more→
Julian Assange vows ‘October Surprise’ from Wikileaks
Against the backdrop of Wikileaks‘ 10th anniversary, the investigative journalistic group’s founder, Julian Assange, has…read more→
Leaked audio demonstrates John Kerry’s frustration over Syria
Audio captured during a sideline meeting Friday, Sept. 23, with Syrian civilians who provide relief services to…read more→
White House: Veto awaits Obamacare exemption bill passed Tuesday
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed its version of a bill which would grant…read more→
China dodges sanctions, buys North Korean coal
In the midst of global isolation owing to its crash nuclear program and off balance…read more→
Overwhelmed by floods, North Korea appeals to the world for assistance
Following an endless stream of heavy rains and flash floods in late August and early…read more→
Clinton’s debate ultimatums shrugged off by commission
Unable to tower over her Republican rival and facing intensive scrutiny over prolonged health issues, the…read more→
Trump embraces ‘stop and frisk’ policy to attract black voters
Continuing outreach aimed at reeling in more support among the black community, Republican presidential nominee Donald…read more→
Study: 3 percent of Americans own half of all guns in US
Averaging 17 firearms each, an unpublished study conducted by Harvard and Northeastern Universities and obtained by…read more→
John McCain targets Twitter, other social media data
Following a hearing held by the Senate Committee on Armed Services over encryption and cybersecurity…read more→
House approves bill allowing US to sue over terrorism; White House will veto
UPDATE – 9/15, 2:49 p.m. EST: Saudi senior policy adviser Abdullah Al al-Sheikh said Wednesday that…read more→
Donald Trump disses America on Russian-state television
Culminating a week in which both major party presidential nominees Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton…read more→
$1.5 billion Saudi arms deal raises objections in Senate
A White House-backed proposal to sell over $1.5 billion in military hardware to Saudi Arabia…read more→
Gary Johnson botches question on Syria; media salivates over gaffe
While fellow presidential nominees Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton were involved in trading barbs questioning…read more→
Presidential candidate Stein charged with misdemeanor crimes in North Dakota
Police in Morton County, N.D., have filed charges against Green Party presidential candidate Dr. Jill…read more→
Missing American may be alive in North Korea as Kim Jong-un’s slave
Although few news stories emanating from North Korea can be described as beyond belief, a…read more→
Third party candidates Stein, Johnson qualify for New Hampshire ballot
Following Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson’s qualification in New Hampshire, Green Party candidate, Dr. Jill Stein,…read more→
Mitch McConnell scuttles Obama’s coveted TPP trade deal
Echoing earlier suggestions President Obama’s Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade pact was unlikely to get Senate consideration…read more→
Kansas asks appeals court to restore voter ID requirements
Following a May ruling by District Court Judge Julie Robinson that nullified a Kansas law requiring proof of…read more→
Poll: Public wants third party candidate on presidential debate stage
In what may well represent the revulsion with which many Americans view both the Republican…read more→
Brexit champion Nigel Farage tells Trump audience polls are meaningless
Basking in the June “Brexit” vote that polls consistently showed a ‘Remain’ victory, former United Kingdom Independence…read more→
Clinton to FBI: Colin Powell recommended I use private email; Powell responds
Unable to shake persistent questions related to a private email server she maintained at her…read more→
Communist Party sends members to agitate Milwaukee residents
Protests which turned violent in Milwaukee following the shooting death of an armed African-American motorist…read more→