Donald Trump Jr. met with Russian lawyer, offered damaging Clinton information
Photo: Photo by tvol / CC BY On June 3, 2016, roughly a month before then Mr. Trump was named the Republican nominee for the presidency an email was received by Donald Trump Jr. The email was sent by one of the President’s former Russian business associates which offered damaging information regarding Hillary Clinton. Mr. Trump Jr. responded […]
Iraqi Government declares victory after recapturing city of Mosul from ISIS
After a grueling nine-month battle for the city of Mosul, Iraqi forces have declared victory over Isis. Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi arrived in the city to congratulate his victorious troops. The Iraqi flag now once again flies above the city on the banks of the Tigris River, as elite officials triumphantly raised it to punctuate […]
Buhari’s time has expired, Nigerians call for disclosure of the president’s health
In compliance with Nigerian legal and policy frameworks, civil societies in Nigeria have started to call on the appropriate statutory entities of the Nigerian-state to initiate the processes for the determination of the health status of President Muhammadu Buhari. Nigerians have been left in the dark with regards to the president’s health, which has been […]
Government Spyware Targets Journalists and Family Members in Mexico
Just as the focus is on investigations into Russia’s alleged involvement in the 2016 election, the United States’ neighbor to the south finds itself caught in a maelstrom of corruption. Reports are circulating that citizens of Mexico have been targeted by advanced spyware called Pegasus. Among those targeted are Mexican journalists and their family members, […]
North Korea successfully launches an ICBM
Photo: A woman in Seoul walks past a TV screen showing a picture of North Korea’s launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). As people all over America began preparations for July Fourth celebrations, across the international date line came a harsh reminder that the US, despite its claimed greatness, has just as many enemies […]
In an attempt to retain power, Theresa May funds lavish flight and £1 billion deal to the DUP
Earlier in the week, Theresa May negotiated an agreement that would keep her in Downing Street for the foreseeable future. The agreement would see May effectively keep the majority she once held in parliament by negotiating with the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) of Northern Ireland. The agreement sees the DUP vow to support May’s Conservative […]
Venezuela Police Helicopter Attacks Buildings; President Claims Coup
Tuesday night, a stolen police helicopter in Caracas, Venezuela led to further controversy in the country’s already turbulent political situation. No one was killed in the attack, which involved grenades firing at Venezuela’s Supreme Court. President Nicolás Maduro blamed the attack on Oscar Perez, a police pilot who is allegedly still at large. Political opponents of […]
Healthcare Vote Delayed as Republican Support Falters
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has delayed a vote on the controversial healthcare legislation announced last week, as at least nine Republican senators are on the record opposing the legislation. Republican opposition follows the Congressional Budget Office’s announcement on Monday that it would increase the number of uninsured Americans by 22 million by 2026. Senators […]
Republicans Release Draft of Secret Healthcare Bill
After much anticipation, Senate Republicans released a draft of their healthcare bill today, which up until today was kept secret. However, the text is likely to change before a vote. The bill, if passed unchanged, would cut all federal funding to Planned Parenthood and allow insurers to raise premiums for people with preexisting health conditions. […]
Democrats Defeated in Georgia’s Closely Watched Special Election
Republican Karen Handel defeated Democrat Jon Ossoff in a special runoff election for Georgia’s sixth congressional district member in the United States House of Representatives last night. While local elections like that of Georgia’s usually do not receive national attention, this particular election did. The election between Ossoff and Handel was most importantly symbolic; it […]