Senior leaders of the Congress in Delhi are advocating for the appointment of a Dalit Chief Minister for Telangana, expressing concerns about potential risks from the BJP and the possibility of the government being dismantled if Revanth Reddy, who has legal cases against him, is chosen; it is also speculated that the BJP may attempt to destabilize the government if a forward caste MLA becomes the CM, but a Dalit CM may deter them due to concerns about an anti-Dalit image and the lack of legal cases against senior Dalit candidates.
Prosecutors overseeing the investigation into Hunter Biden's gun charge case have urged a federal judge to deny his request to subpoena former President Donald Trump and officials from the Justice Department, arguing that Biden has not provided evidence of any pressure or violation of his constitutional rights.
The governor of Volgograd, Andrey Bocharov, is pushing to rename the city back to Stalingrad, despite objections from locals and the Kremlin, based on his personal devotion to Russia's military and his love of Soviet legacy.
The Congress party in Telangana has not yet elected a leader for the Congress Legislature Party, causing an indefinite delay in the oath ceremony and appointment of the Chief Minister, despite crossing the magic figure for majority in the state elections, highlighting the party's internal challenges.
Former Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow has revealed that she left Hong Kong for Canada three months ago and has no plans to return, while fellow activists Nathan Law and Joshua Wong are currently living in the UK, and Lester Shum is in custody awaiting trial, highlighting the widespread impact of the national security law in Hong Kong.
House Oversight Committee Republicans released a document showing payments from Hunter Biden's business entity to President Joe Biden, but failed to include evidence that the president's son was repaying his father for a car.
Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow's decision to flee to Canada and jump bail disappoints those who attempted to offer leniency, according to the city's leader, who emphasized the underestimated threats to national security in Hong Kong.
Sen. John Fetterman commissioned expelled Rep. George Santos to make a video on Cameo telling Sen. Bob Menendez, whom Fetterman has called on to resign over corruption charges, to "stay strong."
The US principal deputy national security advisor led a delegation to India to acknowledge the formation of an investigative panel by New Delhi to probe an alleged foiled plot to kill Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on US soil, amid growing concerns between India and the US regarding Sikh separatist groups and their impact on their bilateral relationship.
Former Republican congressman George Santos, who was expelled from the US House of Representatives, is now selling personalized videos on the Cameo website for $200 each, following allegations of fraud and misuse of campaign funds.
House Republicans driving the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden are considering potential charges of bribery, abuse of power, and obstruction, based on debunked claims about Biden's dealings in Ukraine, particularly his alleged involvement with Burisma, despite the lack of evidence supporting these claims.
Senator Bernie Sanders opposes unconditional military aid to Israel requested by President Joe Biden, citing concerns about Palestinian civilian deaths and displacement, as well as illegal actions by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu; however, he still supports funding for Israeli defensive technologies.
China criticized the US for viewing it as a threat and defending efforts to deprive China of cutting-edge semiconductors, highlighting the fragility of their newly stabilized relations.
The swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected Congress government in Telangana was delayed due to a lack of consensus among the party's MLAs on the choice for CM, with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge expected to make the final decision after discussions in Delhi.
New Zealand's new prime minister, Christopher Luxon, is facing a communications crisis after his government scrapped anti-smoking measures, allowing opponents to paint them as right-wing boogeymen and creating an image problem for the government.
House Republicans are pushing for a formal impeachment inquiry vote into President Joe Biden in order to strengthen the legitimacy of their investigation into corruption allegations, despite lacking direct evidence implicating him in overseas business dealings.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has set up the first procedural vote on President Biden's $106 billion supplemental package to provide aid to Ukraine, Israel, Indo-Pacific countries, and for humanitarian purposes in Gaza, but the bill is unlikely to overcome initial opposition from Republicans who are demanding a border component.
Sen. John Fetterman enlists recently ousted Rep. George Santos to record a sarcastic video targeting indicted Senate colleague Bob Menendez, urging him to stand his ground amidst legal troubles.
Candidate interviews are underway to fill the vacant congressional seat left by George Santos, who was expelled from Congress after launching a new career and facing ethics complaints.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has prioritized President Biden's judicial nominees over major bills, causing frustration among Republicans as the end of the year approaches and important tasks remain untouched.
The White House deputy national security adviser led a U.S. delegation to India to acknowledge the formation of an investigative panel by India to probe an unsuccessful plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist on U.S. soil.
Four gold bars found in the FBI search of Sen. Bob Menendez's home have been linked to a New Jersey businessman accused of bribing Menendez, according to records from a 2013 robbery case.
House Oversight Chairman James Comer's attempt to link Hunter Biden to corruption through alleged payments to his father has been debunked, with evidence showing that the payments were actually for a Ford truck and other expenses.
House Oversight Chairman James Comer mischaracterizes evidence of payments from Hunter Biden to his father Joe Biden, falsely claiming that the payments were part of a corruption scheme when they were actually for a truck and other expenses, according to a Washington Post analysis.
Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez has become the first Latina judge on the conservative-leaning 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals after being confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
Two House Democrats are planning to introduce a resolution condemning Hamas' use of sexual violence and rape against Israeli women, in response to comments made by Progressive Caucus Chairwoman Pramila Jayapal that upset her Democratic colleagues.
In a trolling gesture, Senator John Fetterman sends beleaguered Senator Bob Menendez a Cameo video from former Congressman George Santos, prompting Santos to encourage Menendez to stand strong in the face of legal troubles and haters - all paid for by Fetterman with campaign funds.
Joe Biden laughed after watching a video of Maga Republican Lauren Boebert criticizing the Inflation Reduction Act, highlighting its success in creating jobs in her own district.
Former Rep. George Santos, who was recently expelled from Congress, has become the first former congressperson to be used by Sen. John Fetterman to troll Sen. Bob Menendez via Cameo, with Santos providing advice to Menendez on how to stay strong amidst his legal problems.
Senator John Fetterman paid former congressman George Santos to film a video encouraging his colleague Bob Menendez, who is facing legal problems, to stand his ground and not let the haters get to him.
Conservative and Bloc Québécois parties are calling for the resignation of House Speaker Greg Fergus after he appeared in a video message at the Ontario Liberal leadership convention, wearing his Speaker's robes, which they argue breached the impartiality of his role.
A new House resolution condemning antisemitism also equates anti-Zionism with antisemitism, potentially vilifying pro-Palestinian sentiment and character attacking those who object to the bill, while Americans overwhelmingly support a cease-fire in the conflict and question the current level of aid to Israel.
Headlines warning of a potential Trump dictatorship in a second presidency are met with pushback from Trump allies, who argue that such claims are an attempt to legitimize illegal and violent conduct as the election approaches.
Former-Rep. George Santos, who was recently expelled from the U.S. House of Representatives, has reportedly signed up to sell personalized videos through Cameo for $200 each.
The corruption trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has resumed, making him the first sitting Israeli prime minister to appear in court as a defendant, facing charges of fraud, breach of trust, and bribery.
Kammas who are TDP enthusiasts and caste fanatics are engaging in comedic acts that bring disgrace to the entire community, such as erecting cutouts of Revanth Reddy in Coastal Andhra Pradesh and placing his photographs at the feet of NTR's statues, despite the fact that he is a Reddy leader and not a Kamma.
The Senate Judiciary Committee has voted to subpoena two key players in the Supreme Court's pay-to-play scandal, marking a necessary step to uncover the financial entanglements involved and address the public outcry for a more ethical Supreme Court and a functional Congress.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre states that President Biden condemns the use of rape as a weapon of war, responding to comments made by Rep. Pramila Jayapal regarding rapes committed by Hamas fighters.
The US Treasury Department has announced the creation of a new Counter-Fentanyl Strike Force to disrupt the financial networks that support drug cartels and traffickers in the illicit fentanyl trade.
House of Commons Speaker Greg Fergus is facing calls for resignation from opposition parties after appearing in a video tribute to a former interim leader of the Ontario Liberals, with concerns being raised about his impartiality and judgment as Speaker.
House Republicans claim that President Biden received monthly payments from his son Hunter Biden's business account, but Hunter Biden's attorney says the payments were to repay his father for a truck payment that Hunter Biden couldn't finance himself.
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The Army may have to use funding designated for recruitment to cover the costs of deployments in Europe and the Middle East if Congress does not provide additional funding, according to an Army Under Secretary.
HBO Films has acquired the rights to "The Fabulist," a book about the infamous political career of George Santos, who was recently expelled from Congress, to be adapted into a film exploring Santos' rise to power and subsequent downfall.
Former U.S. diplomat Victor Manuel Rocha is accused of spying for the Cuban government for over 40 years, using his access to classified information and foreign policy influence to benefit Cuba.
The former State Department official, Victor Manuel Rocha, has been charged by the Justice Department for secretly serving as an agent for the Cuban government and providing false and misleading information to the United States.
A Los Angeles-based public defender remains imprisoned in Venezuela despite a deadline set by the Biden administration for his release, leading him to plead with President Biden and other top officials for intervention.
Hamas may be refusing to release female hostages to prevent them from sharing their experiences of captivity, according to a State Department official's suggestion.
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Revanth Reddy has been confirmed as the CM candidate for Telangana Congress, with Bhatti Vikramarka agreeing to be the Deputy CM under the condition of having a single Deputy CM for the state, while the high command is considering Sridhar Babu or Thummala Nageswara Rao for the Speaker post.