New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, federal program bribery, receiving campaign contributions by foreign nationals, wire fraud, solicitation of a contribution by a foreign national, and bribery.
In a move that has sent ripples through geopolitical circles, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced revisions to Russia's nuclear doctrine, signaling a potentially lower threshold for nuclear weapon use. This update underscores Russia's readiness to redefine what constitutes an existential threat, thereby expanding the scenarios under which nuclear arms might be deployed. Putin clearly stated, “We reserve the right to use nuclear weapons in case of aggression against Russia, including if the enemy poses a critical threat to our sovereignty with conventional weapons."
Republicans are calling for the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) to end its research projects involving tests on dogs and cats.
Twenty Republican attorneys general are investigating the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for potential violations of state consumer protections over its gender-affirming care for minors.
Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research and ex-girlfriend of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, was sentenced to 24 months in prison for her role in defrauding investors before FTX's collapse.
Senator Joe Manchin, a Democrat-turned-independent in West Virginia, declared that he would not be endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
Democrats introduced a bill to reinstate US funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which has been charged with providing support...
