Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., blocked two President Biden nominees due to a "lack of responsiveness" from the administration on border security negotiations amidst his own corruption charges, demonstrating his dissatisfaction with the Biden administration's response on the border.
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order granting the U.S. Treasury Department the power to target financial institutions facilitating Russia's efforts to strengthen its defense industry, including imposing sanctions on diamonds and seafood imports.
House Republicans are pushing forward with their investigation into President Biden's family business dealings, but there is uncertainty about whether an impeachment vote will actually take place due to a lack of evidence and potential political backlash.
The UK government's decision to backtrack on stricter earning thresholds for dependents under new visa rules has faced criticism from right-wing Tory MPs, who view it as a sign of weakness and an undermining of efforts to reduce legal immigration.
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The opposition BJP criticized the Congress government in Karnataka for flaunting luxury lifestyles, after a viral video showed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his cabinet colleague traveling in a private jet, to which Siddaramaiah retaliated by questioning which plane Prime Minister Narendra Modi travels in and why he travels alone.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's party, JD(U), has no issue with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge being projected as the prime ministerial face of the opposition grouping INDIA, according to the state's water resources minister.
BJP criticizes Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his cabinet colleague for flaunting their luxury lifestyles after a video of them traveling in a private jet goes viral; Siddaramaiah defends himself by questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi's travel arrangements.
The Kremlin dismisses the Wall Street Journal's report that the death of mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin in a plane crash was orchestrated by Russian security official Nikolai Patrushev, calling it "pulp fiction."
President Biden has distanced himself from Senate negotiations on a border deal critical to securing aid to Ukraine, raising concerns among Republicans who suspect the White House did not want Biden to agree to a deal.
House Speaker Johnson's funding strategy is putting pressure on the U.S. military as it responds to tensions with Iran and its proxies, resulting in frozen Pentagon spending and a potential impact on troop training and readiness efforts.
California and New York may lose congressional seats based on population trends, while southern states like Texas and Florida could gain seats, according to an analysis of U.S. census data by the Brennan Center.
Ohio congressman Jim Jordan is facing mockery online after his attempt to criticize President Joe Biden's alleged financial benefits was seen as an accurate description of Trump's actions and those of other Republicans.
Varun Gandhi, a Bharatiya Janata Party MP, praised his grandmother Indira Gandhi for crediting the entire team for the victory in the 1971 war with Pakistan, in a letter that she wrote to the Indian Army chief General Sam Manekshaw.
Rudy Giuliani, the former lawyer for Donald Trump, has filed for bankruptcy after being ordered to pay $148 million in damages to two Georgia election workers he defamed, citing that the judgment has "destroyed" him financially.
House Republicans are presenting evidence out of context in their attempt to impeach President Biden and his family, with many messages cited as evidence of corruption being misinterpreted or selectively quoted to create false narratives of political corruption.
House Republicans have distorted and misunderstood text messages sent by Hunter Biden, with the messages actually referring to his troubled relationship with his father and not indicating any corruption or illegal activity.
An investigation into campaign finance records reveals that Turkish business people with ties to KSK Construction, whose offices were raided by the FBI, have made significant contributions to the reelection campaign of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, shedding light on the extensive connections between Adams’ campaign and the Turkish community.
Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan is navigating a race against time as she fights against corporate power and pushes for wins in antitrust and consumer protection cases before President Biden's first term ends, all while facing legal challenges and scrutiny from the Republican-controlled House.
The Biden administration is focusing on blocking North Korea's ability to launder stolen cryptocurrency, which it believes is being used to fund the regime's weapons program.
Right-wing Tory MPs are pressuring Rishi Sunak over a U-turn on the proposal to raise the minimum income for family visas, with concerns that the government's decision undermines efforts to limit migration to the UK.
Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan will not be released despite being granted bail in a cipher case, as he still faces multiple corruption charges and violence cases.
The recent naira redesign was not expressly approved by former President Muhammadu Buhari and was implemented by Godwin Emefiele, the former CBN governor, in collaboration with Buhari's nephew, Tunde Sabiu, without the approval of the CBN board.
Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers argued in court that Brittany Higgins' allegations were false and part of a political agenda, while also claiming that Higgins had a history of dishonesty and deleting evidence from her phone.
Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, violated President Buhari's directive by awarding a contract for the printing of new naira notes to a UK company, De La Rue, instead of a domestic firm, according to a report by President Bola Tinubu's Special Investigator.
The Supreme Court has granted bail to former Prime Minister Imran Khan and former Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the cipher case, ordering them to submit surety bonds worth Rs1 million each.
Former Joint Director of the CBI, V V Lakshminarayana, is actively involved in Andhra Pradesh politics but has yet to make a decision on his political stance, despite the upcoming state assembly and Lok Sabha elections.
Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu is conducting special rituals and seeking divine blessings in a bid to regain power in the upcoming Andhra Pradesh assembly elections.
The BJP leadership in Telangana is considering reinstating Bandi Sanjay as the party's Chief in order to rectify their earlier decision and improve their chances in the upcoming elections.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi are expected to talk amid speculation of rifts in the opposition bloc ahead of the upcoming general election in India.
The first year of the 118th Congress was marked by turmoil and low productivity, with only 27 bills and resolutions signed into law, reflecting institutional and cultural breakdowns that have led to dysfunction and a lack of cooperation between parties.
Rwandan dissidents living in the UK express shock and dismay at Rishi Sunak's claim that Rwanda is a safe country, despite receiving police warnings about assassination attempts from the government in Kigali.
The former lead prosecutor in the criminal probe involving Hunter Biden has been prevented by the Justice Department from sharing crucial information with Congressional investigators, raising questions about potential obstruction of the investigation and involvement of President Joe Biden.
Aleema Khan, the sister of PTI founder Imran Khan, has stated that neither she nor Imran's wife or sisters will contest the upcoming general elections, expressing fears that Imran could be sentenced to death by December 30.
Senator Bob Menendez blocked the confirmation of two Senate nominees, citing a lack of response from the Biden administration on Ukraine aid and border security funding.
A Republican congressman claims that "good conservative" lawmakers are being trapped in "honeypot" schemes and coerced into voting in certain ways to hide their alleged deviant behavior.
Senator Joe Manchin is set to launch a listening tour in January, as part of his new organization Americans Together, aimed at connecting and empowering moderate voices in the country.
The White House defended President Biden's lack of traditional year-end press conferences by stating that he has spoken to the public during his travels and has engaged with the media on various occasions, promising to continue holding press conferences in 2024.
Several members of the European Parliament, including three sitting MEPs and one parliamentary official, have been identified as being involved in a corruption scandal known as the Qatargate case, in which politicians allegedly accepted money or gifts from foreign governments in exchange for influencing EU policy and debates.
MP Mahua Moitra, one of the fiercest critics of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been expelled from parliament after a bitter custody battle over her dog Henry, a move she describes as a "misogynistic witch-hunt" to silence her.
The notorious con man Fat Leonard, who had been evading U.S. authorities for 15 months, was deceived by Venezuelan officials and instead of gaining his freedom, he was captured and handed over to U.S. officials as part of a prisoner swap, bringing an end to his escape.
Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke has been found guilty of racketeering, bribery, and attempted extortion in a federal corruption trial, with 13 of the 14 charges leveled against him being convicted.
Actor John Schneider, known for his role in "The Dukes of Hazzard," accused President Biden of treason and suggested he be publicly executed in a now-deleted tweet.
Former federal prosecutor Lesley Wolf, who is accused of shielding President Biden and his son Hunter during a criminal investigation, repeatedly refused to answer questions, citing a letter from the Justice Department, frustrating attempts to uncover a cover-up by Wolf and her colleagues.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's attempt to appease Republican hard-liners has Democrats, including Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer, warning of a potential government shutdown in January due to unresolved spending issues and a lack of time to address them.
The Opposition-led Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc is protesting against the suspension of a record-breaking number of MPs from Parliament during the Winter Session, with nationwide protests scheduled at all district headquarters.
Former President Donald Trump's ally Rudy Giuliani, who was held liable for $148 million in damages in a defamation case, will be working off his debts to election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss for the rest of his life.
The winter session of Parliament was adjourned sine die a day ahead of schedule after passing six major bills, including three to overhaul India's criminal justice system, and suspending a total of 146 members of opposition parties.
The new pro-European Union government in Poland has taken control of state media to free it from the control and propaganda of the previous right-wing rulers, resulting in a remolded main evening newscast that promises unbiased reporting.
B. Ajith Reddy has been appointed Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, while two additional bureaucrats are expected to be appointed as secretaries in the Chief Minister's Office (CMO).