Voters Rebuff Trump In VA And NJ Gubernatorial Races
Democratic gubernatorial candidates were handed huge victories on Tuesday as New Jersey, and Virginia voters sent a clear message of rebuke toward Republican President Donald Trump. Virginia’s hard-fought contest resulted in a win for Democratic Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam, who defeated Republican Ed Gillespie. In New Jersey, front-running Democrat Phil Murphy trounced Republican Lt. Gov. […]
Saudi Princes, Ministers Detained In Corruption Probe
Eleven princes and four sitting ministers along with senior military officers, businesspeople, and top officials were arrested on Saturday as part of a purported anti-corruption probe, further cementing control in the hands of its young crown prince. The announcement of the arrests was made over Al Arabiya, the Saudi-owned satellite network whose broadcasts are officially […]
Weekly Round Up: Catalan President Flees to Belgium
It’s been a hectic week this week with three or four news cycles’ worth of news packed into the space of seven short days, so let’s not waste any time and jump right into it. Special Counsel Indictments On Monday, Paul Manafort and his business partner Rick Gates were indicted as part of special prosecutor […]
Charges Filed Against NYC Terrorist Suspect
Federal prosecutors filed charges accusing the driver of the Manhattan truck attack of carrying out a long-planned plot, allegedly spurred by Islamic State propaganda videos, to kill people celebrating Halloween. The charges, filed just over 24 hours after the deadliest terror attack on New York City since Sept. 11, 2001, placed the case in the […]
Details On NYC Terror Attacker Emerge
NEW YORK — The West Side Highway bike path, a somewhat famous pedestrian path for tourists and locals, was forever transformed on Tuesday when Sayfullo Saipov barreled down pedestrians driving for 14 blocks before crashing into a school bus. He is alleged to have killed 8 and injured 11 bringing about the deadliest terrorist attack […]
Eight Dead In New York City, “Act of Terror”
New Yorker’s out trick-or-treating seem marginally scathed tonight in the aftermath of the incident in lower Manhattan. The incident occurred earlier today when a truck struck pedestrians walking along the West Side Highway bike bath at Houston Street, killing 8 and injuring as many as 15, in what is now being investigated as an “act […]
Former Trump Campaign Chief Manafort And Gates Surrenders To FBI, Indicted
Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and former Trump campaign official Rick Gates surrendered to Justice Department special counsel Robert Mueller on Monday. Robert S. Mueller III said Mr. Manafort laundered more than $18 million to buy properties and services. “Manafort used his hidden overseas wealth to enjoy a lavish lifestyle in the United States […]
First Charges Filed In Mueller Investigation
Friday a federal grand jury approved the first charges in the investigation led by special counsel Robert Mueller, according to sources briefed on the matter. The charges, sealed under orders from a federal judge, were prepared Friday for anyone charged to be taken into custody as soon as Monday, October 30th, however, the charges remain […]
The Latest On The Spain-Catalonia Political Crisis
Spain’s Senate approved proposals Friday morning to take control of Catalonia shortly after Catalan parliament voted for Independence. Earlier, Spain’s prime minister urged all citizens to remain calm after Catalonia’s parliament passed a motion declaring the wealthy region a republic independent from Spain after an acrimonious debate. The vote in Barcelona came after Spanish Prime […]
Trump Blocks Release Of Hundreds Of JFK Assassination Records
On Thursday eve, President Donald Trump blocked the release of hundreds of President John F. Kennedy assassination records, bending to CIA and FBI appeals, while the National Archives came out with a stockpile of others. Released in a memo, Trump said, “I have no choice,” stating “potentially irreversible harm” to national security could occur if […]