President Trump delivered conciliatory remarks at this year's Congressional Ball, welcoming Republicans and Democrats and called for everyone to set "all political differences" aside for the evening. … [Read more...] about Trump strikes conciliatory bipartisan tone at Congressional Ball
Trump issues symbolic pardon of ex-Colorado elections clerk Tina Peters
President Donald Trump issued a symbolic pardon for Tina Peters on Thursday, but it alone won't free the former Colorado elections administrator who was convicted under state laws of orchestrating a data breach scheme driven by false claims of fraud in the 2020 presidential election. … [Read more...] about Trump issues symbolic pardon of ex-Colorado elections clerk Tina Peters
Sao Paulo blackout leaves 1.3M without power, hundreds of flights canceled
More than 1.3 million Sao Paulo residents remained without electricity late Thursday after strong winds caused trees to fall onto the Brazilian metropolis' grid the day before. Authorities said almost 400 flights were canceled. … [Read more...] about Sao Paulo blackout leaves 1.3M without power, hundreds of flights canceled
Thai prime minister gets royal approval to dissolve Parliament and hold elections early next year
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul received royal permission Friday to dissolve Parliament, setting up general elections early next year. … [Read more...] about Thai prime minister gets royal approval to dissolve Parliament and hold elections early next year
Defense bill to authorize underground nuclear tests
The Pentagon will be authorized to resume underground nuclear tests under a provision of the pending defense authorization bill. … [Read more...] about Defense bill to authorize underground nuclear tests