Former President Donald Trump has said he will be attending the upcoming Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, despite the attempt on his life on Saturday night. The convention is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 15. “President Trump looks forward to joining you all in Milwaukee as we proceed with our convention to nominate him […]

At the request of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, the state will open an investigation into CenterPoint Energy and any other energy companies in Texas whose customers have lost power due to Hurricane Beryl. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the investigation at a July 11 press briefing, saying Mr. Abbott was “asking for an investigation of […]

Seven people are confirmed dead, and millions are without power as Texas Gulf Coast communities get to work on recovery efforts and damage assessment the day after Hurricane Beryl roared through. They are doing so while also being under a heat advisory. Acting Texas Gov. Dan Patrick held a press briefing on July 9 with […]

U.S. District Court Judge Aileen Cannon held two hearings in former President Donald Trump’s classified documents case on June 24, with arguments on special counsel Jack Smith’s appointment and a request to modify the conditions of release for the former president. The modified conditions, effectively a gag order, may rely on a close reading of […]

FORT PIERCE, Fla.—U.S. District Court Judge Aileen Cannon heard arguments over special counsel Jack Smith’s appointment and the scope of his powers on June 21, as former President Donald Trump filed a motion to dismiss his classified documents case on the basis that the special counsel was unlawfully appointed, making his actions null and void. […]

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with President Joe Biden in Washington on June 17 and announced that more than 20 of the 32 member nations have committed to their spending goal. NATO members previously agreed to spend at least 2 percent of their gross domestic product on defense. President Biden […]

The White House on June 14 outlined some of the technical details of the plan agreed by Group of Seven (G7) leaders to grant loans to Ukraine using frozen Russian sovereign assets. “Every G7 country is going to do its part,” a senior administration official said during a call with reporters. “Some countries are going […]

PUGLIA, Italy—The Group of Seven (G7) leaders pledged on June 14 to tackle China’s unfair trade practices and its support for Russia’s military efforts. The summit statement marked a significant shift from prior statements, reflecting a more assertive stance against China. The G7 leaders expressed “deep concern” at Beijing’s support of Russia’s industrial defense base, […]

PUGLIA, Italy—President Joe Biden signed a 10-year bilateral security agreement with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on June 13, signifying a continuing U.S. commitment to support the war-torn country against Russian aggression. The two leaders signed the agreement on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) summit in southern Italy. It includes a U.S. […]

PUGLIA, Italy—Group of Seven (G7) leaders reached an agreement on June 13 to utilize frozen Russian assets in their continued support of the war in Ukraine. The G7 will provide Ukraine with a loan using frozen Russian assets as collateral. The total sum is unclear at this time, but the United States has committed $50 […]

The United States announced a wave of new sanctions against Russia the day before G7 leaders were set to gather in Italy to discuss ways to curb Russia’s growing war economy amid its ongoing campaign in Ukraine. Sanctions on more than 300 Russian entities and individuals were announced by the U.S. Treasury Department on June […]

Shortly after a jury found Hunter Biden guilty on three felony charges related to illegal firearm possession, President Joe Biden released a statement showing support for his son and affirming that he would accept the outcome. “Jill and I will always be there for Hunter and the rest of our family with our love and […]

President Joe Biden announced on June 4 an executive order that would shut down asylum requests at the southern border once the average number of daily encounters exceeds 2,500. The border will remain shut until that daily average stays below 1,500 for at least a week. Senior administration officials said the order was the Democrat […]

WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden stepped out of his meeting with Kenyan President William Ruto on May 23 announcing several joint initiatives. These include promoting Kenya as a major non-NATO ally and a “vision” of debt reform that provides hundreds of billions of dollars in lending capacity to international financial institutions such as the World Bank and […]

ATLANTA, Ga.—Georgia’s voters had a chance to change who occupies four of its seats in the House of Representatives during the state’s May 21 general primary as candidates fight to usurp three incumbents and fill one vacancy. While several congressional primaries were able to be called on election night, three will advance to a runoff […]

ATLANTA, Ga.—Georgia’s only contested State Supreme Court seat will remain in the same hands for another six years. Justice Andrew Pinson on May 21 defeated former Democratic Congressman John Barrow, who campaigned heavily on abortion. The Associated Press called the race at 9:28 p.m. Eastern. Justice Pinson considered his win proof that the people of […]

ATLANTA—Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee defeated their respective challengers in Georgia’s general primary on May 21, as voters expressed mixed emotions about their choices. Ms. Willis defeated Christian Wise Smith once again to secure the Democratic nominee for District Attorney in her pursuit of re-election, according […]

ATLANTA, Ga.—Georgia’s election battleground comes alive on May 21 as voters participate in general primaries and judicial elections, with key races overshadowed by the nationally divisive topics of former President Donald Trump and abortion. Two key figures involved in President Trump’s election interference case are facing challenges to their re-election bids. Fulton County Superior Court […]

ATLANTA, Ga.—President Joe Biden addressed the commencement at Morehouse College in Atlanta on May 19, acknowledging the concerns expressed by graduates regarding the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Hamas terrorist group in Gaza. “I support peaceful nonviolent protest,” he told the graduates of the historically black, all-male college. “Your voices should be heard, and […]

When Georgia voters participate in their state’s general primary election on May 21, they will also get to vote for their state Supreme Court Justices. However, the officially nonpartisan contest for a seat on the state’s highest court has sparked traditional political division, with the catalyst being abortion. Politicians and groups on both sides of […]