A Florida woman who stole Ashley Biden's diary in 2020 was sentenced to one month in prison, while another person involved in the conspiracy has not yet been sentenced.
Speaker Mike Johnson will delay sending the House's articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate this week as previously planned after Republican senators requested more time Tuesday to build support for holding a full trial.
Officials from the Trump administration reportedly prevented experts from warning lawmakers about an environmental loophole in a major law that allowed companies to avoid disclosing toxic chemical releases to the EPA, according to internal communications obtained by The Hill. The loophole pertained to the reporting of toxic "forever chemicals" known as PFAS, and career EPA staff members allege that their attempts to inform Congress were rebuffed by political appointees.
Dozens of anti-Israel protesters were arrested after storming a Senate office building and shutting down the cafeteria, with the demonstrators demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to military funding to Israel.
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) believes that Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) should not be ousted for his role in bringing Ukraine aid to the floor for a vote, and predicts that enough Democrats would vote to save Johnson if Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) attempts to force a vote on a motion to vacate.
The $14 billion steel merger between Nippon Steel Corp. and United States Steel Corp. is being threatened by political pressure from President Biden and former President Trump, who both oppose the deal due to concerns over labor and domestic ownership.
Japan's Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, aims to become the eighth leader to complete 1,000 days in office and has no intentions of dissolving parliament, dismissing rumors of an early general election during his visit to the United States.
President Joe Biden became flustered and told a heckler to "shush up" before joking that the man could probably "take" him in a fight, during a speech about his American Rescue Plan at Union Station in Washington D.C. Biden also condemned Republicans for allowing an expanded child tax credit to lapse and made a gaffe last week by referring to Barack Obama as "O'Biden."
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's visit to North Carolina is expected to be accompanied by a significant jobs announcement in the state, potentially involving a major Japanese company expanding or relocating there.
President Bola Tinubu expresses confidence in Nigeria's economic recovery, revealing that he believes the country's first name is "Spirit" and its last name is "Can Do," while also emphasizing the need for foreign investments to diversify the economy.
The Biden administration dismisses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's announcement of a date for a ground offensive into Rafah, attributing it to political pressure and lack of a comprehensive plan, while emphasizing the US has not been informed of any such operation.
The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, has been charged with 18 counts of corruption, including abuse of office and receiving illicit funds, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
House Speaker Mike Johnson has decided to delay sending articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate until next week, in order to give senators more time to debate the matter before returning to their home states.
House Judiciary Committee chairman Jim Jordan has invited three former Biden White House officials to a public hearing on internet censorship, as the Supreme Court examines whether the administration violated the First Amendment by pressuring platforms like Facebook to remove posts and videos.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva indirectly criticizes Elon Musk over the climate crisis, calling out billionaires trying to build rockets to explore space and urging them to use their money to help preserve the environment.
The US Congress is reconvening with the approval of a $60 billion military aid package for Ukraine being the focus, as House Speaker Mike Johnson faces potential Republican revolt and threats from Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene to have him removed.
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes is targeting Elon Musk and employees at X for refusing to restrict accounts on the platform that engage in the dissemination of fake news, leading to a probe into Musk for an alleged "disinformation campaign" against Brazil's court system.
Residents of a rural Michigan community are dissatisfied with a virtual town hall meeting held by Gotion Inc., a Chinese Communist Party-linked battery company, as it failed to address key concerns about the company’s plans and ties to China.
The Biden administration is reportedly planning to issue an order that would prohibit US companies and citizens from using software produced by Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab due to national security concerns, a move that would be unprecedented and aims to mitigate any risk to critical US infrastructure.
The Wall Street Journal criticized Nancy Pelosi and other Democrats for urging President Joe Biden to stop the transfer of weapons to Israel, calling it a betrayal and stating that denying weapons to an ally in the middle of a war goes against their claim of looking out for Israel's best interests.
House Judiciary Chairman Rep. Jim Jordan has sent letters to five social media companies, the DOJ, and the FBI, requesting documents and records regarding recent interactions between the Executive Branch and social media companies, citing concerns about the FBI's involvement in content moderation and foreign influence.
Pro-Palestine protesters are condemned by Rishi Sunak for demonstrating outside Keir Starmer's house and demanding an arms embargo on Israel, with three arrests made by the Metropolitan police.
Jared Kushner’s investment firm, Affinity Partners, has raised major ethical concerns as nearly all of its $1.2 billion in funding comes from foreign sources, including countries Kushner worked with during his time in the Trump administration, such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.
The article discusses how the media amplifies fringe views and creates a distorted perception of reality, while also acknowledging the existence of deep divisions on certain topics.
Conservative MP William Wragg has resigned as chair of the public administration and constitutional affairs committee and as vice-chair of the 1922 Committee after admitting to giving out colleagues' personal phone numbers to someone he met on a dating app, who is now the suspected perpetrator of a sexting scam, and will now sit as an independent MP.
Over 50 people were arrested for protesting inside the Senate cafeteria, calling attention to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and criticizing President Biden's stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Senate Democrats have introduced a $1.3 billion bill to combat pandemic fraud and prosecute scammers who stole federal aid, although its passage faces challenges in Congress.
British foreign minister David Cameron confirmed that Britain's position on arms sales to Israel will remain unchanged despite calls from legal professionals to halt such sales.
Congress has resolved a sticking point in the renewal of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), but critics argue that it compromises privacy rights.
Nobel Peace Prize laureate and human rights activist Ales Bialiatski has spent 1,000 days in prison in Belarus, with concerns rising about his declining health and lack of necessary medical treatment.
Hamas criticizes recent hostage release/cease-fire proposal, Iran smuggling arms to Palestinians in West Bank, Senator Warren suggests Israel's actions may be genocide, Turkey imposes export restrictions on Israel, and the Gaza War has transformed Jews globally.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to appoint a special counsel to review the sentences of those involved in the January 6 Capitol riot in order to restore peace and trust in the US government.
The top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee is waiting for assurances from Biden on Israeli conduct in Gaza before approving an $18 billion sale of F-15 fighter jets to Israel.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah claims that China has not encroached on any Indian land under the Narendra Modi government, but the Congress party accuses the government of giving a "clean chit" to Beijing, making it harder for India to deal with China's encroachment.
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer may face an ethics investigation over a potential book deal related to the impeachment effort against President Biden, with a watchdog group requesting a probe into the deal.
Ireland's Prime Minister, Simon Harris, expressed support for recognizing a Palestinian state and condemned both Hamas and Israel's conduct in their conflict during a speech at his party's conference.
Pro-Palestinian protestors disrupt Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, accusing Biden's military leaders of complicity in Gaza genocide and demanding an end to funding for Israel, while also pleading for military assistance for Ukraine.
Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., has threatened to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress if the Department of Justice continues to refuse to hand over the audiotape of President Joe Biden's interview with Robert Hur regarding the classified documents investigation, suggesting that the audiotape may reveal that Biden has willfully withheld classified information or is mentally incompetent.
Russian authorities in Chechnya are banning music that they deem too fast or too slow, effectively criminalizing many genres, as part of an effort to conform to the "Chechen mentality and sense of rhythm," according to the Chechen Ministry of Culture.
Simon Harris, the youngest-ever prime minister of Ireland, has taken office following the resignation of Leo Varadkar, and he faces the challenge of leading his party Fine Gael in a general election against the rising popularity of Sinn Fein and addressing issues such as the housing crisis and immigration.
Protesters interrupt a Senate hearing on the war in Gaza, demanding the US to stop funding Israel and accusing them of "genocide," while Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Charles Brown were present.
Presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar challenges President Bola Tinubu to reveal the full cost of the Lagos-Calabar highway project, questioning the lack of competitive bidding and the allocation of funds by the Tinubu administration.
Two former chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff warn that a ruling against energy firms in a climate change lawsuit could harm national security and military preparedness.
Progressive Democrats are supporting the "uncommitted" voter movement, which protests Biden's support for Israel, in an effort to raise awareness and bring attention to the issue rather than discouraging supporters from participating in future elections.
Jared Kushner is backing a development project in Albania that threatens the sensitive ecosystem of Europe's last undammed river, the Vjosë, raising concerns about the loss of natural coastal areas in the Mediterranean.
Far-right Ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich assert their coalition power and demand involvement in the decision-making process for the future of the Gaza war, despite reports of IDF withdrawal.
The immediate past governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, his wife, son, and five others are scheduled to be arraigned on April 17, 2024, for alleged bribery and misappropriation of funds.
Israel Police top officials criticize the appointment of Avshalom Peled as police chief, calling him a "puppet" and "yes man" to the far-right national security minister.
China and Russia pledge to defend a multipolar world and condemn Western-led bloc confrontation, strengthening bilateral communication and multilateral strategic coordination.
The Senate is set to begin an impeachment trial for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, who is accused by Republicans of violating immigration and border security laws and making false statements under oath, but it is unlikely that he will be convicted or removed from his position.