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Appeals Court Rejects Steve Bannon’s Bid to Stay Out of Prison
A divided federal appeals court panel in Washington has rejected Steve Bannon's emergency request to remain free while he appeals his conviction for contempt of Congress. This decision moves the former Trump advisor a step closer to beginning his four-month prison sentence on July 1. The ruling, issued late Thursday, leaves Bannon with the option to seek intervention from the Supreme Court. 
A divided federal appeals court panel in Washington has rejected Steve Bannon's emergency request to remain free while he appeals his conviction for contempt of Congress. This decision moves the former Trump advisor a step closer to beginning his four-month prison sentence on July 1. The ruling, issued late Thursday, leaves Bannon with the option to seek intervention from the Supreme Court. -
Judge Cannon Refuses to Step Aside in Trump Classified Documents Case
Judge Aileen Cannon, overseeing the high-profile classified documents case against former President Donald Trump, has faced intense scrutiny for her handling of the proceedings. According to reports from The New York Times, Cannon, appointed by Trump, disregarded recommendations from senior judges to pass the case to a more experienced jurist. 
Judge Aileen Cannon, overseeing the high-profile classified documents case against former President Donald Trump, has faced intense scrutiny for her handling of the proceedings. According to reports from The New York Times, Cannon, appointed by Trump, disregarded recommendations from senior judges to pass the case to a more experienced jurist. -
Biden Administration Bypasses GOP Blockade, Authorizes $109 Million for Kenyan-led Security Mission to Haiti
The Biden administration has circumvented a Republican blockade, authorizing $109 million to fund an international mission aimed at countering the rampant gang violence plaguing Haiti. 
The Biden administration has circumvented a Republican blockade, authorizing $109 million to fund an international mission aimed at countering the rampant gang violence plaguing Haiti. -
Supreme Court Upholds Trump-Era Tax on Overseas Investments, a Win for Biden Administration
The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a Trump-era tax on overseas investments, securing a win for the Biden administration and preserving existing tax provisions that generate substantial revenue for the U.S. government. 
The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a Trump-era tax on overseas investments, securing a win for the Biden administration and preserving existing tax provisions that generate substantial revenue for the U.S. government. -
Louisiana Mandates Ten Commandments in Public School Classrooms, Igniting Legal and Political Debate
Louisiana has become the first state to mandate the display of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom. 
Louisiana has become the first state to mandate the display of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom. -
Roger Stone's Secret Recording Ignites Political Firestorm Over Election Plans
Veteran Republican political consultant Roger Stone has come under fire following the release of a secret recording in which he discusses potential measures to ensure Donald Trump secures victory in the 2024 presidential election. The audio clip, captured by progressive filmmaker Laura Windsor, has provoked outrage among Democrats and drawn attention within the Republican Party. 
Veteran Republican political consultant Roger Stone has come under fire following the release of a secret recording in which he discusses potential measures to ensure Donald Trump secures victory in the 2024 presidential election. The audio clip, captured by progressive filmmaker Laura Windsor, has provoked outrage among Democrats and drawn attention within the Republican Party. -
Biden's Immigration Plan Sparks Joy Among Advocates, Criticism from GOP
President Biden's recent announcement to shield some undocumented immigrants from deportation has ignited a wave of enthusiasm among Hispanic organizers on the left, reminiscent of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program's introduction in 2012. However, the move has also predictably attracted criticism from Republican quarters, who accuse Biden of electoral maneuvering by protecting the spouses and children of U.S. citizens. 
President Biden's recent announcement to shield some undocumented immigrants from deportation has ignited a wave of enthusiasm among Hispanic organizers on the left, reminiscent of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program's introduction in 2012. However, the move has also predictably attracted criticism from Republican quarters, who accuse Biden of electoral maneuvering by protecting the spouses and children of U.S. citizens. -
US Lawmakers' Meeting with Dalai Lama Provokes Sharp Response from China
A bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation met with the Dalai Lama in Dharamshala, India, on Wednesday, a move that has provoked a strong reaction from China. The delegation, led by Republican Representative Michael McCaul and including former Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, visited the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader's residence in the Himalayan town. This meeting marks a significant moment in U.S.-China relations, already strained due to various geopolitical tensions. 
A bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation met with the Dalai Lama in Dharamshala, India, on Wednesday, a move that has provoked a strong reaction from China. The delegation, led by Republican Representative Michael McCaul and including former Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, visited the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader's residence in the Himalayan town. This meeting marks a significant moment in U.S.-China relations, already strained due to various geopolitical tensions. -
Biden's Sweeping Immigration Reforms to Shield Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens
President Joe Biden is poised to unveil a significant executive action that aims to provide legal protections and work permits to undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens. This move, expected to be announced on Tuesday, marks one of the most substantial immigration relief efforts since the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. 
President Joe Biden is poised to unveil a significant executive action that aims to provide legal protections and work permits to undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens. This move, expected to be announced on Tuesday, marks one of the most substantial immigration relief efforts since the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. -
Treasury and IRS Unveil Plan to Target High-End Tax Evasion, Eyeing $50 Billion in Revenue
The Biden administration has unveiled a new initiative aimed at cracking down on wealthy tax cheats, a move that could potentially generate $50 billion in tax revenue over the next decade. This effort is backed by the significant funding the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) received through the Inflation Reduction Act, passed with strong support from Democrats. 
The Biden administration has unveiled a new initiative aimed at cracking down on wealthy tax cheats, a move that could potentially generate $50 billion in tax revenue over the next decade. This effort is backed by the significant funding the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) received through the Inflation Reduction Act, passed with strong support from Democrats.
