The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), a foreign news organization central to the first impeachment of President-elect Donald Trump, has received extensive funding from the U.S. State Department, according to an investigation by Drop Site News.
The Biden administration has halted new coal mining in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin, a region that produces approximately 40% of the nation’s coal. The decision, made through an amendment to the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Resource Management Plan, prohibits new federal coal leases until 2041, citing the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as part of the administration’s climate change agenda.
President Joe Biden’s sweeping pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, has drawn sharp criticism from IRS whistleblowers who exposed alleged interference in the investigation into Hunter’s financial crimes. Supervisory Special Agent Gary Shapley and Special Agent Joe Ziegler issued a statement Sunday, condemning the move as an abuse of power that undermines justice.
President Joe Biden’s unconditional pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, has ignited political and legal controversies, with critics labeling it unprecedented. The sweeping pardon covers over a decade of potential legal infractions, including activities dating back to Hunter’s involvement with Burisma in Ukraine during Biden’s vice presidency. By shielding his son from further legal scrutiny, Biden also circumvents potential inquiries into his own actions.
First Lady Jill Biden voiced support for President Joe Biden’s controversial decision to pardon Hunter Biden during a press conference at the White House on Monday. The announcement came as the Bidens unveiled this year's holiday theme, "A Season of Peace and Light," during a gathering with National Guard families.
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered at the California State Capitol to protest President-elect Donald Trump's proposed mass deportation plans. Carrying banners with messages such as "Not one cent for mass deportation" and "MAGA out of California," protesters urged state legislators to oppose federal immigration enforcement efforts.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a willingness to collaborate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to deport illegal immigrants who have committed crimes in the state. Her remarks follow revelations that approximately 58,000 illegal immigrants charged or convicted of crimes reside in New York City, a self-declared "sanctuary city" in a "sanctuary state."
Chicago residents are voicing their dissatisfaction as the city grapples with a billion-dollar budget deficit. During a city council meeting Monday, public comments reflected growing frustrations with Mayor Brandon Johnson’s policies, particularly his approach to sanctuary city initiatives and proposed tax increases.
Whoopi Goldberg, co-host of The View, came to President Joe Biden’s defense during a tense debate over his recent pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, on Tuesday’s episode. Goldberg clashed with Alyssa Farah Griffin, the show’s sole conservative voice, as the panel discussed the controversial decision.
Canadian Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre expressed disappointment over Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s recent meeting with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. Poilievre described Trudeau’s approach as “weak” and criticized his inability to secure any tangible benefits for Canada during the high-stakes discussion.
