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In a significant shift in Senate Republican leadership, South Dakota’s John Thune was elected Senate GOP leader on Wednesday. Thune replaces Mitch McConnell, who stepped down after 17 years as the longest-serving Senate leader. Thune, previously the Senate Republican Whip, secured the leadership with 29 votes in the second round against Senator John Cornyn of …
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President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Elon Musk and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to co-lead a new Department of Government Efficiency. Announced on Tuesday, this department aims to streamline government operations and curb bureaucratic waste. Trump said that Musk and Ramaswamy would focus on “dismantling bureaucracy, slashing regulations, and restructuring federal agencies.” This new …
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A U.S. federal jury has ordered Virginia-based defense contractor CACI to pay $42 million in damages to three Iraqi men tortured at Abu Ghraib prison. The verdict ends a 15-year legal fight, holding CACI liable for the abusive actions that took place at the infamous Iraqi prison, where its employees worked as civilian contractors. …
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The sunken WWII destroyer, USS Edsall, has been located over eight decades after it was lost to Japanese forces in the Indian Ocean. The Royal Australian Navy’s discovery was announced on November 11, aligning with Veteran’s Day and Remembrance Day. The shipwreck, resting at the ocean’s bottom, serves as a powerful reminder of sacrifice for …
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Haiti’s critical Toussaint Louverture International Airport faces closure after gunfire from gang-related violence struck two US commercial planes, hitting a Spirit Airlines and a JetBlue flight. With the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) banning US flights to Haiti for 30 days, the country risks becoming isolated from international travel. The FAA cited concerns over passenger …
Saudi military chief, Fayyad al-Ruwaili, arrived in Tehran on Sunday for talks with Iranian leaders. The visit marks a significant step in the thawing relations between the two nations, following their agreement to restore diplomatic ties last year. Al-Ruwaili, the chief of staff of the Saudi armed forces, met with General Mohammad Bagheri, Iran’s military …
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Donald Trump, who won the US presidential election last week, has already urged Russian President Vladimir Putin not to escalate the war in Ukraine. According to The Washington Post, the two leaders held a phone conversation on Thursday, which reportedly included a discussion on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Trump used the call to …
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Archbishop Justin Welby, the top cleric in the Church of England, faces growing calls to resign. The pressure follows accusations that he failed to act against John Smyth, a known child abuser. A report released on November 7 reveals details of the abuse. It claims the Church covered up Smyth’s actions for decades. It also …
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Derrick Evans, a former West Virginia lawmaker, is among those hoping for a pardon from President-elect Donald Trump following his conviction for participating in the January 6th Capitol riot. Evans, who pleaded guilty to civil disorder and spent three months in federal prison in 2022, believes a pardon would be “life changing.” He was part …
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a significant military operation in Russia’s Kursk region. He stated that Ukrainian forces are now engaging and holding down approximately 50,000 Russian troops. This operation, according to Zelensky, aims to reduce Moscow’s capacity to launch attacks within Ukraine’s borders. In his daily address, Zelensky emphasized the purpose of this ongoing …
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