Category: Politics
Reporting on national, regional, and local government affairs, elections, and policy developments.
Australian Government Under Fire for Failing to Act on Julian Assange’s Charges
Oh, the irony! Major outlets are calling on the US to drop charges against Julian Assange, while the Australian government seems to have a selective memory when it comes to freeing their…
How British MPs Adapted and Persisted: Voting During a Pandemic
Hold on to your hats, dear readers, because it’s time to dive into the wild world of MPs voting during the pandemic! If you’ve ever wondered how the illustrious men and women…
Despite Legal Troubles, Trump Makes Surprise Appearance at UFC 287
Just days after being indicted by a grand jury, Donald Trump made an unexpected appearance at UFC 287 in Miami, Florida. The former U.S. president surrendered himself at a New York courthouse…
Black Lives Matter Co-Founder Goes on Real Estate Buying Spree While Protests Sweep Nation
As protests broke out across the country in the name of Black Lives Matter, the group’s co-founder went on a real estate buying binge, snagging four high-end homes for $3.2 million in…
Governor Greg Abbott Announces Pardon for Convicted Killer of Austin Protester
Less than 24 hours after a jury in Austin found Daniel Perry guilty of shooting to death a protester, Gov. Greg Abbott announced on social media Saturday that he would pardon the…
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Pushes for Pardon of Former Army Sergeant Found Guilty of Murder During BLM Protest
In a whirlwind of Lone Star State justice, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that he is working to pardon former Army Sergeant Daniel Perry, who was recently found guilty of murder for…
Labour’s Anti-Tory Attack Ad Draws Criticism for Dubious Claims and Internal Divides
Oh dear. It seems that Labour have been caught trying to be too clever by half with their latest anti-Tory attack ad. The Starmer army proudly put out a hard-hitting graphic last…
Amendment Bill to Strengthen Federal Character Commission Passes Second Reading in the House of Representatives
Hey there, folks! We’ve got some hot news from the House of Representatives – the bill for an Act to amend the Federal Character Commission has just passed its second reading! And,…
Republican Megadonor Harlan Crow’s Controversial Garden Filled with Statues of 20th Century Dictators
Republican megadonor Harlan Crow, a billionaire real estate heir who has an extensive collection of historical artifacts, including paintings by Adolf Hitler, signed copy of Mein Kampf, and Nazi memorabilia, reportedly also…
Left-wing Activist Arrested for Assault After Throwing Liquid at Tennessee Speaker of the House
Chaos ensued on the second floor of the Tennessee Capitol as left-wing activist Justin Jones and his friend Jeneisha Harris were arrested on charges of simple assault for throwing a liquid at…
Biden’s honeymoon period is over – disillusioned voters voice their concerns
Oh, the woes of modern politics! In the ever-turning carousel of public opinion, it appears that our main man Joe isn’t quite as beloved as he once was – not even by…
Republicans Blame NPR for Elon Musk’s Twitter Meltdown
Picture this: Elon Musk, tech billionaire and mastermind behind Tesla and SpaceX, throws yet another public tantrum, and the Republicans somehow blame it all on… NPR. Yep, you heard that right, folks!…
Senior US Military Officials Link Afghan Collapse to Trump’s Deal with Taliban
Senior military officials in the United States have linked the collapse of the Afghan government and its security forces in August to former President Donald Trump’s deal with the Taliban in 2020…
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Accused of Ethics Scandal Involving Lavish Trips and Republican Mega-Donor
Justice Clarence Thomas may be facing an ethics scandal, but if you thought it involved private planes, luxury yachts, and exotic vacations, you’d be right! Thomas has been jet-setting around the globe,…
Tennessee House of Representatives: A Political Drama of Racial Slurs and Intimidation
Welcome to Tennessee, folks, where state politics is the latest genre in dramatic entertainment. The stage: Tennessee House of Representatives. The plot: racial slurs, intimidation, and two opposing characters. On one side,…
Senator Calls for Defiance of Anti-Abortion Judge’s Possible Ruling to Withdraw Approval of Mifepristone
Someday very soon, a single district court judge in Texas could order the Food and Drug Administration to withdraw its approval of mifepristone, cutting off access — nationwide — to the most…
Kamala Harris Takes Aim at Tennessee Lawmakers Over Gun Control Measures
Well, folks, grab your popcorn and take a seat because we’ve got a story to tell. You may have heard by now that Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise trip to…
Federal Judges Clash Over Abortion Pill Approval, Leaving Reproductive Rights in Limbo
Hold onto your hats, folks, because the battle for abortion access in the U.S. just got even wilder. In an absolute rollercoaster of events on Friday, a far-right federal judge in Texas…
Legal Commentator Predicts Former President Donald Trump Could Be Charged with Obstruction or Espionage Act Violations
Hold on to your hats, folks, because it looks like former President Donald Trump might be in some serious trouble! Legal commentator Marcy Wheeler predicted that Trump is “very close” to being…
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Revealed to Have Accepted Luxury Vacations from Billionaire Republican Donor
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has been treated to luxury vacations by billionaire Republican donor Harlan Crow for over 20 years. He has cruised to remote locations on Crow’s yacht, flown on his…
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas under fire for luxurious vacations funded by GOP mega-donor
Hold on to your robes, because this week’s Supreme Court drama has us wondering whether justices should start carrying frequent flyer cards! ProPublica’s recent investigation revealed that Justice Clarence Thomas took several…
Controversy and Conflict of Interest: Justice Clarence Thomas Dominates Headlines Again
Well, folks, buckle up and hold onto your gavels because it looks like our favorite conservative U.S. Supreme Court justice, Clarence Thomas, is back in the headlines again! From his tumultuous 1991…
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Under Fire for Lavish Vacations with GOP Megadonor
Well, well, well. In a world of private jets and swanky yacht excursions, it appears U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has been living it up – all thanks to GOP megadonor…
Race and Politics Collide in Tennessee’s House of Representatives: Drama Ensues
If you’ve been keeping up with politics in the land of the great smoky mountains and home to Dolly Parton, aka Tennessee, then you’re probably aware of the heated drama brewing in…
Meet Jonathan Parkhill, the ‘Escobar of Essex’ whose bungled £20 million cocaine operation landed him a 16-year jail sentence
Meet Jonathan Parkhill, the 55-year-old dubbed the ‘Escobar of Essex’ after his bungled £20 million cocaine operation landed him a 16-year jail sentence. Things went awry when Parkhill mistakenly sent 30 kg…
Former President Trump Eyeing Right-Wing Activist Laura Loomer for Campaign Team, but Not Everyone is Thrilled
Ladies and gents, hold on to your hats because we’ve got some juicy political gossip coming your way. Word on the street is that former President Donald Trump is looking to bring…