Jamie McDonald Sworn In as Top Federal Prosecutor on Wall Street

Jamie McDonald, an experienced white-collar lawyer whose clients have included President Donald Trump, was appointed as US Attorney of the Southern District of New York by the judges of the Manhattan-based federal court.

By Bob Van Voris

Trump Has Made Billions in Office. Will His Party Pay Politically?

The president took in a staggering $2.2 billion last year while in office. Democrats are hoping to make it a campaign issue in the midterm elections.

By Jess Bidgood

Todd Blanche’s US attorney general prospects dim as vote looms

Republican John Cornyn says he will not back nomination without written confirmation $1.8bn slush fund is dead Todd Blanche’s hopes of becoming US attorney general seemed to be in jeopardy on Wednesday after the Department of Justice did not provide written assurances to a key Republican senator that a $1.8bn slush fund was dead. The US Senate judiciary committee will hold a vote on Thursday on whether to advance Blanche’s nomination. Continue reading...

By Sam Levine in New York City

Trump pushes fighter jet sale to Turkiye despite Israeli opposition

US President Donald Trump has again signalled support for selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkiye.

Trump AG pick Blanche stalled as key Republicans refuse to budge

Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis demanded written proposals to modify the Trump IRS settlement, derailing Todd Blanche's confirmation vote.

Todd Blanche attorney general nomination on edge as Cornyn questions Trump-IRS settlement

Sen. John Cornyn says the DOJ has failed to satisfy his concerns about a deal to shield President Donald Trump and others from IRS tax audits.

‘Surprising … disappointed’: Trump has a warning for Xi ahead of September trip

US President Donald Trump said he would be “quite disappointed” if his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping broke a personal promise not to arm Iran, even as he revived his accusation that long-time US health official Anthony Fauci helped shield Beijing from scrutiny over the origins of Covid-19. The comments came as Fauci, who led the US response to the pandemic, appeared before a Senate committee. Separately, Reuters has reported that Iran is expected to receive 300 to 400 Chinese-made...

By Khushboo Razdan

Hey, You Can’t Do That!

This article discusses cases brought in 2026 by people objecting to the use of their image, voice, story, music, or sculpture without permission.

By Schuyler Moore, Contributor

Blanche nomination in peril as White House stand-off with GOP senators continues

Cornyn, Tillis lead latest Senate revolt against Trump’s demands

By John Bowden

Sean Strickland Compares Trump To Hitler In Blistering Rant

Sean Strickland has compared Donald Trump to one of history’s most infamous dictators in his latest criticism of the U.S. The Sean Strickland Compares Trump To Hitler In Blistering Rant first appeared on The Blast

‘Not necessary, but…’: Trump reacts to Russia sanctions bill that threatens 100% tariffs on India

US President Donald Trump said lawmakers should revise the Russia sanctions bill to give him broad authority to impose tariffs on Iran.

Trump Seeks To Overturn Defamation Verdict In Author's Sex Abuse Case

Eisenkot threatens legal action over AI video of Netanyahu, Trump mocking him in Hebrew

"We regret that instead of focusing on securing important diplomatic achievements, you chose, once again, to exploit the occasion to spread poison and venom," the letter from Eisenkot's team said.

New US Ambassador Steel set to arrive in S. Korea

New US Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel is set to arrive in Seoul on Thursday, becoming the first US envoy to assume the post since President Donald Trump returned to office, sources said. Steel is expected to arrive at Incheon International Airport, west of Seoul, at around 3:20 p.m. from Los Angeles, according to the sources. She was nominated by Trump in April and confirmed by the US Senate last month. The ambassadorial post has been vacant since Philip Goldberg left South Korea in Ja

By The Korea Herald

Court orders A-G to disclose additional documents to Hanan in Buffer Stock trial

The Accra High Court (Criminal Division – Specialised Court 1) has directed the Office of the Attorney- General (A-G) to disclose all additional documents in its possession that are relevant to the criminal case involving former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba.

By David Apinga