Apr 01, 2022 10:02 am UTC| Politics
US Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued a sharp condemnation of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas this week. Pelosis condemnation of Thomas comes amidst scrutiny regarding the involvement of his wife, Ginni...
Kevin McCarthy, Jim Jordan may still be subpoenaed, says Jan. 6 Committee chair Bennie Thompson
Apr 01, 2022 09:38 am UTC| Politics
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and Ohio GOP Rep. Jim Jordan have publicly revealed that they were in contact with now-former President Donald Trump on January 6, 2021, when the Capitol insurrection took place. With...
Russia-Ukraine conflict: Vladimir Putin being misled by advisers, say US, UK
Apr 01, 2022 09:31 am UTC| Politics
Russia has been unsuccessful in taking control of Ukraine for more than a month since its invasion. According to intelligence from the US and the UK, the advisers of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin appear to be misleading...
South Korea, US resume major military drills amidst tensions with North Korea
Apr 01, 2022 09:17 am UTC| Politics
South Korea and the US are set to begin their annual joint military drills in the coming month. The joint military exercises come amidst tensions that remain with North Korea and its continuous weapons tests. Reuters...
Joe Biden nominates Taraji P. Henson, Chris Paul to HBCU presidential advisory board
Apr 01, 2022 08:48 am UTC| Politics
US President Joe Biden announced more appointments this week to advisory board posts. Biden nominated actress Taraji P. Henson and NBA star Chris Paul to the presidential advisory boards for Historically Black Colleges and...
Iran nuclear deal must continue to be revived despite Ukraine conflict, says analysts
Apr 01, 2022 08:35 am UTC| Politics
Working towards reviving the nuclear deal with Iran remains to be a priority for the US as it also tackles responding to Russias unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Analysts who are in support of reviving the Joint...
Donald Trump lawsuit: DOJ will not represent ex-POTUS in legal battle with Michael Cohen
Mar 31, 2022 10:37 am UTC| Politics
Former President Donald Trump is facing several legal battles in lawsuits and investigations. In the lawsuit against Trump by his former fixer Michael Cohen, the former president will have to hire his own attorneys as the...