The other suspected crimes involving Hunter Biden are still under investigation, and no further decisions or pleas have been made at this time.
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Judge issues gag order in fraud case after Trump assails staffer on social media
When a judge in New York issued a gag order on everyone involved in a fraud case against a Trump Organization staff member, it was in response to the president’s public attacks of the staffer on social media. The judge noted that his ruling was made to protect the integrity of the judicial system, as […]
Second earthquake in a week hits near Naples as fears of volcanic eruption grow
A second earthquake in a week has hit an area near Naples, Italy, as fears of a volcanic eruption grow. The magnitude 5.6 quake, which struck shortly after 3 p.m. local time (2 p.m. GMT), was felt across a wide swath of central Italy, from Rome to Sicily. There were no initial reports of any […]
Mortgage demand shrinks as interest rates hit the highest level in nearly 23 years
As interest rates hit the highest level in nearly 23 years, demand for mortgages has started to shrink. With rates rising, many prospective homebuyers are now on the sidelines as they can no longer afford to purchase homes at the current rates being offered. This has caused a decrease in demand for mortgages, which in […]
Former House speaker floats idea of removing Gaetz from House GOP caucus, committees
Former House Speaker Paul Ryan on Wednesday floated the possibility of removing Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) from the House Republican caucus, as well as committees, due to a federal investigation into his alleged misconduct. In an interview with Axios, Ryan said the charges against Gaetz could be “a bridge too far” if they’re proven true. […]
Matt Gaetz files motion to oust Kevin McCarthy as House speaker
On April 16, 2021, U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) filed a motion to oust House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) as Speaker of the House of Representatives. Gaetz’s motion cites a “lack of principled leadership” from McCarthy as a reason for the ousting. Gaetz’s motion came in the wake of McCarthy’s decision to censure fellow […]
Pope Francis suggests for first time some people in same-sex unions could be blessed
Pope Francis has suggested for the first time that some people in same-sex unions could be blessed by the Catholic Church. In an interview with the Spanish newspaper El Pais, the pope said although such unions can never be considered the same as sacramental marriage between a man and a woman, the Church must try […]
China escapes unscathed following world leaders UN summit: ‘Exhaustion has set in’
World leaders gathered in Beijing for a United Nations summit concluded their meetings this week, amidst concerns that China had attempted to influence the outcome. However, according to a senior Chinese official, China was able to escape unscathed from the summit, as exhaustion had set in. The summit focused on China’s growing presence on the […]
How the right’s elevation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could now backfire
The recent elevation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as a prominent voice in the Right could backfire in a few ways. Kennedy’s anti-vaccine views, for example, are extremely unpopular among most mainstream members of the Republican party and could potentially alienate significant numbers of Republican voters. Additionally, Kennedy’s promotion of certain fringe conspiracy theories, such […]
At least 10 Cuban migrants die after truck overturns in Mexico, officials say
At least 10 Cuban migrants have died after a truck transporting them overturned in the southeastern Mexican state of Veracruz, officials said on Saturday. The truck, which was carrying at least 44 people, overturned early on Saturday morning on a highway near the town of Córdoba, according to the Mexico’s National Migration Institute (INM). Four […]