Ex-DOJ Official’s Bleak Forecast For Mark Meadows After ‘Total Body Slam’ Ruling

Ex-DOJ Official’s Bleak Forecast For Mark Meadows After ‘Total Body Slam’ Ruling

A federal appeals court’s decision against Mark Meadows is “to put it mildly, a total body slam,” according to former acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal. Monday’s ruling rejected a bid by Meadows, Donald Trump’s former chief of staff, to move his Georgia election interference case to federal court, affirming a federal judge’s decision in September. … Read more

U.S. expands Red Sea defense as Houthis disrupt trade

U.S. expands Red Sea defense as Houthis disrupt trade

Mock drones and missiles are displayed at a square on December 07, 2023 in Sana’a, Yemen. Mohammed Hamoud | Getty Images U.S. officials on Monday expanded a multinational maritime force in the Red Sea to defend against escalating attacks from the Iran-backed Houthi rebels, which have impeded international shipping routes. “The recent escalation in reckless … Read more

Biden takes hits from Democrats on multiple fronts

Biden takes hits from Democrats on multiple fronts

President Biden is taking hits on multiple issues from within his own party, with Democrats bashing the president for recent policy choices including immigration, foreign policy and the environment. The criticisms, largely originating from the left and progressive flanks, come as the president heads into a reelection year struggling to raise his approval rating and … Read more

Canadian MPs take Christmas-themed jabs ahead of the holidays – National

Canadian MPs take Christmas-themed jabs ahead of the holidays – National

“Merry Christmas, everybody! Merry Christmas. Are we still allowed to say Merry Christmas in Justin Trudeau’s Canada?” That’s how Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre greeted his caucus, and the group of reporters and cameras he invited to join them, at a meeting on Dec. 6. But Poilievre needn’t have feared. “Merry Christmas” was said in the … Read more

Gold Coast mum fined for parking in her Pimpama driveway

Gold Coast mum fined for parking in her Pimpama driveway

A Queensland mother is taking on her local council after being fined almost $200 for parking in her own driveway. Gold Coast resident Megan Pass was hit with a $193 fine for parking in her Pimpama driveway in December and has slammed the penalty as revenue raising. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Gold Coast mother fined … Read more

House Republicans plan to defund top universities

House Republicans plan to defund top universities

U.S. Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN) questions witnesses in a hearing of the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, in the Cannon House Office Building on February 28, 2023 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images House Republicans have a long-term plan to strip elite universities … Read more

Haley takes aim at Biden in new ad: He's 'too old'

Haley takes aim at Biden in new ad: He's 'too old'

(The Hill) — Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley launched her campaign’s third television ad Monday, targeting President Biden for being “too old” and calling for a “new generation.” “I’ll just say it: Biden’s too old, and Congress is the most exclusive nursing home in America,” Haley began the 30-second ad spot. “Washington keeps failing because politicians … Read more

Liberals’ online harms bill not about regulating speech: minister – National

Liberals’ online harms bill not about regulating speech: minister – National

Canada’s justice minister said he hopes to avoid accusations that the Liberal government is trying to regulate or curb speech with its planned bill to protect people from online harms. “Where I don’t want this bill to go is down some sort of path where it looks like people are trying to tell you what … Read more

Queensland mid-year budget delivers cost-of-living relief on car registration, public transport

Queensland mid-year budget delivers cost-of-living relief on car registration, public transport

Queenslanders are set to receive more cost-of-living relief, the state government has announced. Treasurer Cameron Dick handed down his mid-year budget review on Wednesday, tipping the economy to grow by three per cent over the next two years. Registration fees for motor vehicles and public transport fees will be frozen for one year from July … Read more