Travis County district judge orders Attorney General Ken Paxton and his aides to sit for depositions in a whistleblower lawsuit against him, stating that they have unique knowledge related to the case.
Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, former Georgia election workers, have won the right to immediately enforce a $146 million judgment against Rudy Giuliani, as a U.S. District Court Judge lifts the automatic stay and cites Giuliani's history of being an "uncooperative litigant" and concerns of asset concealment.
The Rivers State House of Assembly has withdrawn its impeachment notice against Governor Siminalayi Fubara after President Bola Tinubu's intervention, while Rivers elders and leaders criticize Tinubu's involvement and the demolished chambers of the Assembly are being cleared and replaced, according to Nigerian news sources.
The US has reached an agreement with Venezuela to secure the release of six wrongfully detained Americans and four other Americans, as well as the extradition of Leonard Francis, known as "Fat Leonard," in a sign of thawing relations between the two countries.
A Travis County judge has ordered Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and three top aides to sit for depositions in a whistleblower lawsuit accusing Paxton of improperly firing four former deputies who reported him to the FBI.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his disappointment and pain over the actions of Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee, who mimicked Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar in front of Parliament, calling it "abject theatrics" and a black stain on India's democratic traditions.
Poland's main state television news channel was abruptly taken off the air as the former governing party staged a sit-in to prevent new management from taking over, accusing the new administration of staging a "coup d'état" after losing the general election.
Pawan Kalyan expressed his support for the TDP-JanaSena alliance, criticizing the Jagan government and predicting a change of power in the 2024 elections.
The Association of Legal Aid Attorneys, a union representing New York City public defenders, voted in favor of a resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza, despite opposition from management and legal challenges.
Daily Kos is showing support for the Black community and encouraging ways to get involved in the upcoming elections.
French President Emmanuel Macron has defended actor Gérard Depardieu and criticized the scrutiny he faces over alleged obscene and sexist remarks, refusing to strip him of the Légion d'Honneur.
The proposal to name Mallikarjun Kharge as the convenor/PM candidate by Mamata Banerjee and Arvind Kejriwal was discussed by five parties in the INDIA bloc, but Congress is clear that it will not accept Kharge as the projection due to potential friction and has conveyed its willingness for either Banerjee or Kumar to become the convenor.
Rep. James Comer boasted about the accomplishments of his committee's investigation into President Joe Biden's finances, which have failed to produce substantial evidence and have faced criticism from both Democrats and Republicans.
French President Emmanuel Macron dismissed speculation that he has become a lame-duck president and insisted he can still govern effectively, despite his coalition splintering over a controversial immigration bill and the far-right National Rally's support for it.
JDU MP Sunil Kumar Pintu criticized the INDIA alliance, stating that their recent meeting was limited to tea and biscuits without any serious discussions, highlighting the party's lack of funds even for samosas.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee met PM Narendra Modi and demanded the release of pending central funds to the state, citing issues with the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and MGNREGA, among others.
Democratic lawmakers are demanding more information and congressional oversight on U.S. support for Israel in the Gaza war, urging President Biden to impose conditions on aid and pressure Israel to change course or seek a cease-fire, as concerns grow about the lack of transparency and potential violations of international law.
The United States and Venezuela have engaged in a prisoner exchange, with Venezuela releasing 10 Americans and the US releasing Venezuelan money launderer Alex Saab, marking another international prisoner exchange under President Biden's administration.
A federal judge has granted access to approximately 1,700 messages from Representative Scott Perry's phone to the special counsel investigating Donald J. Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election, potentially providing additional evidence for the case.
Pratap Singh Bajwa, a senior leader of the Punjab Congress, has asked Navjot Singh Sidhu to participate in the party's events instead of organizing separate rallies, sparking factionalism within the party.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee downplays the mimicry of Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar by Trinamool Lok Sabha MP Kalyan Banerjee, stating that it was not meant to be disrespectful and would not have come to light if Rahul Gandhi had not recorded it.
The closing ceremony event of Lokesh's Yuvagalam has become popular online due to a trending screenshot showing Chandrababu Naidu, Nara Lokesh, Pawan Kalyan, and Nadendla Manohar looking serious and lacking confidence, leading to the circulation of memes and discussions about their seriousness and potential defeat.
The Irish Government is set to challenge the UK in the European Court of Human Rights over its controversial legislation addressing the legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, citing a breach of the UN Convention on Human Rights.
The Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. was vandalized with red spray paint, featuring the words "free Gaza," sparking anger and prompting the National Park Service to remove the graffiti.
Senators left behind a series of urgent issues for Congress to address in January, including avoiding government shutdowns, resolving partisan divisions over the southern border crisis, and dealing with internal party divisions, causing concern about the effectiveness of the 118th Congress.
Senator Josh Hawley is blocking the confirmation of two nominees to the Federal Trade Commission and the National Transportation Safety Board, escalating tensions with Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell.
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has threatened to remove President Biden from the ballot in retaliation for the Colorado Supreme Court disqualifying Donald Trump from their state's 2024 ballot, showing a lack of belief in democracy.
First Lady Jill Biden is allegedly managing President Biden's time to prevent him from overexerting himself due to his "physical limitations," causing tension among his team, according to a report cited by Fox News' Harris Faulkner.
The fourth meeting of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc ended without any serious discussion on important issues, according to JD(U) MP Sunil Kumar Pintu, who criticized the meeting as being limited to tea and biscuits.
The Senate Committee on Finance has ordered the Inspector General of Police to compel the appearance of the CAC Registrar-General, Ishaq Magaji, before them within 24 hours after he failed to appear for the third time to defend the commission's budget.
India's ties with Canada may have shifted after the indictment of an Indian national in the US for plotting an assassination attempt, leading to an openness to collaboration and a more sober tone from the Indian government, according to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
The Biden administration's Department of Justice and Consumer Protection Financial Bureau are suing Colony Ridge, a housing development north of Houston, alleging "bait-and-switch" sales and predatory financing practices targeted towards Hispanic consumers, including illegal immigrants.
First son Hunter Biden has never been listed in White House or Marine One visitor logs, despite other family members like first brother Frank Biden being recorded, raising questions about transparency in the Biden administration.
Former Auburn football coach and current senator Tommy Tuberville was unsuccessful in his attempt to prevent defense officials from receiving promotions and changing US military abortion policies, with the Senate ultimately confirming the promotions of the remaining officers on Tuesday night.
Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu believes it is a "historic necessity" for him to become the Chief Minister of the state, despite the massive mandate given to YSR Congress party in the recent elections.
A state-run Polish news channel has been taken off the air due to accusations of politicization, leading to criticism and concerns of a move towards dictatorship.
Disgraced former congressman George Santos has found success on Cameo, a platform where users can pay celebrities for personalized videos, earning more in just seven days than his entire year's congressional salary. Santos' popularity on the platform has revived Cameo's presence and elevated him to a Gen Z icon.
Telugu Desam Party and Jana Sena Party kickstart their joint election campaign with the Yuvagalam event in Vizianagaram, drawing massive crowds and showcasing Nara Lokesh's rise as a popular leader.
American Paul Whelan, who has been imprisoned in Russia for five years on espionage charges, criticized the Biden administration for leaving him behind while other Americans have been freed in prisoner swaps, expressing frustration that his life is draining away while negotiations with Russia continue.
The Jubilee Party allied to former President Uhuru Kenyatta dismisses a meeting held by the President William Ruto-led faction as a violation of the party constitution and multiple court orders.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell have committed to addressing national security challenges by taking swift action on a supplemental security bill early next year, which includes aid to Ukraine, Taiwan, Israel, and the southern border.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell invoked his wife, former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, to vaguely rebuke Donald Trump's remarks about immigrants, but did not explicitly answer a question about his comfort with Trump using such language.
The Biden administration has released a close ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in exchange for jailed Americans, marking the largest release of American prisoners and aiming to improve relations between the US and Venezuela.
The Irish government is taking legal action against the UK, arguing that the Northern Ireland Troubles Legacy Act breaches the European Convention on Human Rights by granting immunity and preventing investigations into unnatural deaths and allegations of torture.
The village of Rosemont, Illinois, is home to America's last true political machine, run by the Stephens family for almost 70 years, with the mayor, Brad Stephens, continuing to maintain control through nepotism and patronage.
Lawyer Miguna Miguna believes that President William Ruto will not win the 2027 presidential race due to rising poverty levels and corruption in the Kenyan government, and warns Ruto to change his leadership style before the next election.
Kuwait's new Emir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah, criticized parliament and cabinet for harming national interests, emphasizing the need for change and reform in order to address political paralysis and the bloated public sector, as he takes over the reins of the country.
The white paper released by the Congress government in Telangana has sparked a heated debate with the BRS, with accusations of lies and political vengeance being thrown around.
Poland's new administration is removing executives at state media outlets accused of biased reporting and government propaganda, citing the need to restore impartiality and media pluralism.
Former Polish Interior Minister Mariusz Kaminski and his deputy have been sentenced to two years in prison for abuse of power, a verdict that will likely lead to the loss of their parliamentary mandates, after President Andrzej Duda issued a controversial pardon to Kaminski in 2015.