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Blagojevich has new job working for ‘Bosnian Bear’ politician with ties to Putin

Blagojevich has new job working for ‘Bosnian Bear’ politician with ties to Putin


April 3, 2025
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, fresh off a pardon from President Donald Trump, has a new job representing the interests of a politician known as the ‘Bosnian Bear,’ who also has close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Blagojevich, who was pardoned by Trump in February, has agreed to lobby on behalf of the Republic […]
Ted Cruz clashes with key Democrat over ‘second phase of lawfare’ through federal judges’ orders

Ted Cruz clashes with key Democrat over ‘second phase of lawfare’ through federal judges’ orders


April 3, 2025
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., sparred during a hearing on federal judges’ nationwide orders against the Trump administration, and the Democrat dismissed her colleague’s claims of ‘lawfare.’ ‘Understand this is the second phase of lawfare,’ Cruz said during the Senate Judiciary Committee’s hearing, ‘Rule by District Judges II: Exploring Legislative Solutions […]
I spent 36 years in prison for a crime I didn’t do. Trump’s early pardons are the right idea

I spent 36 years in prison for a crime I didn’t do. Trump’s early pardons are the right idea


April 3, 2025
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! For 36 years, I marked time between prison walls. With a life sentence hanging over me, I missed my son’s first day of school, my daughter’s wedding, my mother’s funeral — all for a crime I did not commit, while the actual murderer walked free.  What distinguishes […]
Republicans seek to block the reappointment of UN official accused of antisemitism

Republicans seek to block the reappointment of UN official accused of antisemitism


April 2, 2025
The House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC) is demanding that the United Nations not reappoint Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese. Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., who chairs the committee, is leading the charge to oppose Albanese. In a letter to U.N. Human Rights Council (UNHRC) President Jürg Lauber, the committee accuses Albanese of failing to uphold the council’s […]
Booker concludes record 25-hour speech against Trump, Musk, marking the longest ever on the Senate floor

Booker concludes record 25-hour speech against Trump, Musk, marking the longest ever on the Senate floor


April 2, 2025
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., spoke out against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk on the Senate floor throughout the night after beginning his marathon speech at 7 p.m. Monday. More than 24 hours later, at 7:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Booker had broken the record for the longest Senate floor speech, before finally calling it quits […]
Trump pressures 4 GOP senators ahead of anti-Canadian tariff vote, accusing them of ‘TDS’

Trump pressures 4 GOP senators ahead of anti-Canadian tariff vote, accusing them of ‘TDS’


April 2, 2025
President Donald Trump called out GOP Sens. Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul of Kentucky, Susan Collins of Maine, and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, in an effort to apply public pressure before the Senate votes on a measure to scuttle his Canadian tariff policy. The joint resolution would terminate the national emergency Trump declared regarding illicit […]
Lawmakers take action after report shows Biden-era SBA failed to probe 2 million alleged COVID aid fraudsters

Lawmakers take action after report shows Biden-era SBA failed to probe 2 million alleged COVID aid fraudsters


April 2, 2025
The respective chairs of the Small Business Committee in both chambers of Congress are unveiling a plan to address the roughly 2 million ‘likely fraudulent’ pandemic aid applications flagged in a recent government report. Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa and Rep. Roger Williams of Texas, both Republicans, plan to introduce the SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension […]
Canada stares down consequences of Trump tariff war: Job losses, grocery price hikes, possible recession

Canada stares down consequences of Trump tariff war: Job losses, grocery price hikes, possible recession


April 2, 2025
Canada is bracing for the fallout of President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war, with economists warning of spiking grocery prices, major job losses and even a potential recession if threatened U.S. tariffs take effect. The United States is Canada’s largest trading partner, accounting for nearly two-thirds of Canadian imports and receiving over 70% of its […]
USDA’s woke boondoggle spent taxpayer dollars on DEI insanity

USDA’s woke boondoggle spent taxpayer dollars on DEI insanity


April 2, 2025
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The billion-dollar diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) industry has infiltrated every sector of society, from corporate boardrooms to government agencies. In the public sector, it has morphed into a boondoggle, funneling taxpayer dollars into products and programs aimed at indoctrinating Americans under the guise of progress. A […]
6 populist leaders facing lawfare around world

6 populist leaders facing lawfare around world


April 2, 2025
Vice President JD Vance condemned European countries last month for a lack of commitment to democracy as many of them lash out with lawfare attacks against populist leaders. Vance’s critique applies to more than just Europe, however, as populist leaders across the globe are facing legal troubles from outright election bans to criminal convictions. Here […]
Courtroom combat: Inside the federal judiciary system where Trump’s agenda is under assault

Courtroom combat: Inside the federal judiciary system where Trump’s agenda is under assault


April 2, 2025
The legal resistance to President Donald Trump’s second term is in full swing with more than 120 lawsuits filed since Jan. 20 by states, advocacy groups and individuals targeting his executive orders and policy agenda. As the lawsuits move through the judiciary, understanding the structure of the federal court system can help clarify how these […]
District judges’ orders blocking Trump agenda face hearing in top Senate committee

District judges’ orders blocking Trump agenda face hearing in top Senate committee


April 2, 2025
The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing to examine the influx of nationwide orders against the Trump administration by federal district judges.  Last week, Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, revealed the details of the event, set one day after the House committee’s hearing on the same subject.  ‘Since the courts and the executive branch are […]
Dems mum on Trump’s court fights despite trying to limit Biden-blocking judges

Dems mum on Trump’s court fights despite trying to limit Biden-blocking judges


April 2, 2025
Democrats have remained relatively quiet while President Donald Trump and Republicans hammer federal district judges for churning out nationwide orders halting his administration’s actions.  But during President Joe Biden’s tenure, they decried similar wide-ranging injunctions and even sought to remedy the issue with legislation.  In 2023, Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, debuted a measure to give […]
Top financial officials sound alarm on ‘unconscionable’ economic impact of DOGE protest violence: letter

Top financial officials sound alarm on ‘unconscionable’ economic impact of DOGE protest violence: letter


April 1, 2025
A group of more than two dozen financial officers from across the United States has sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi warning how the ‘domestic terrorism’ attacks carried out against Tesla dealerships in recent weeks ‘have led to significant financial losses affecting millions of Americans.’ ‘These attacks are not just politically charged, they […]
Anna Paulina Luna resigns from House Freedom Caucus, says ‘mutual respect’ was ‘shattered’

Anna Paulina Luna resigns from House Freedom Caucus, says ‘mutual respect’ was ‘shattered’


April 1, 2025
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., is resigning from the House Freedom Caucus, she announced in a letter to fellow conservatives on Monday. It’s the latest escalation in her fight against House GOP leaders and a small group of members on the right flank of their conference over the issue of proxy voting. Luna has teamed […]