President Joe Biden’s Cabinet recently concluded a vigorous two-week tour across the country, highlighting the administration’s economic achievements in preparation for the upcoming debate with former President Donald Trump. The tour consisted of 29 public events held in 15 states, including key battlegrounds like Georgia, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. Top administration officials such as Treasury
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The House Ethics Committee has announced that it will be investigating allegations that U.S. Reps. Ronny Jackson and Wesley Hunt misused campaign funds for personal use. The independent Office of Congressional Ethics found that both Republican congressmen used thousands of dollars of campaign funds to pay for expenses at private social clubs in Texas. These
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently made a statement indicating that the “intense” phase of the conflict in the Gaza enclosure is nearing its conclusion. However, he emphasized that the broader battle against Hamas is still ongoing. Netanyahu mentioned in an interview with Channel 14 that Israel plans to move more troops towards the northern
The recent Israeli attacks on districts of Gaza City have left a trail of destruction, with at least 42 people confirmed dead, according to the director of the Hamas-run government media office. The strike on houses in Al-Shati, one of Gaza’s historic refugee camps, resulted in the death of 24 people, while another 18 lives
President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign, in partnership with the Democratic National Committee, managed to raise an impressive $85 million in May, according to data shared exclusively with CNBC by the Biden campaign. While this marks the president’s second-best fundraising month this election cycle, falling short of the $141 million raised by former President Donald Trump
Hezbollah’s leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, recently made bold statements threatening a full-out war with Israel, claiming that there will be “no rules and no red lines” in the conflict. This escalation comes in the wake of increased cross-border fire between Lebanon and Israel, sparked by Israel’s conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Nasrallah’s speech
Russia and North Korea recently signed a new “comprehensive strategic partnership” during President Vladimir Putin’s first state visit to the nuclear-armed country in 24 years. The partnership, which includes a mutual defense pact, was reported by Russian state media shortly after Putin’s arrival in Pyongyang. The visit was marked by a red carpet greeting from
Lawmakers in Capitol Hill are urgently responding to the surge in deepfake AI pornographic images that have targeted various individuals, including celebrities and high school students. The introduction of a new bill aims to hold social media companies accountable for monitoring and removing such harmful content from their platforms. Known as the Take It Down
Iran’s upcoming snap elections on June 28 are already under intense scrutiny due to the highly controlled candidate selection process. The ultra-conservative Guardian Council, known for its staunch anti-Western positions, has approved a list of only six candidates to run for the presidency. The most striking aspect of this selection is the disqualification of all
The recent fundraiser for President Joe Biden brought together some of Hollywood’s brightest stars in a bid to raise a record-breaking $30 million-plus for the Democratic candidate. This event, held at the 7,100-seat Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, featured appearances from celebrities like George Clooney, Julia Roberts, and Barbra Streisand. Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel conducted