The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from John Nassif, a Florida man convicted for his involvement in the January 6, 2021, attack on the United States Capitol. Nassif challenged the constitutionality of a law that bans “parading, picketing, and demonstrating” inside the Capitol, arguing it violates the First Amendment’s protections of free … Read more

The judge who was assigned to depose Venezuelan Nicolas Maduro’s case in the Southern District of New York has a history of clashing with President Donald Trump, according to reports this week. U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein, who was appointed decades ago by then-President Bill Clinton, also has a history of dealing with the now-former … Read more

Tensions boiled over on the House floor Wednesday following the fatal shooting of a woman in Minneapolis, as a Democratic lawmaker had to be physically separated from a Republican colleague after launching a heated tirade. Democrat Rep. Angie Craig (MN-2), a Senate candidate in the North Star State who has leaned heavily on her personal … Read more

Democrats predictably used the fifth anniversary of January 6 as an occasion for dramatic rhetoric and political theater, complete with emotional appeals and dire warnings. As expected, figures across the party took to social media to issue solemn statements claiming the nation nearly lost its democracy and labeling the day as one of the darkest … Read more

Reports of a Saturday morning operation involving U.S. special operations forces targeting the living quarters of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro prompted sharp reactions from commentators on the left, raising questions about the scope and purpose of the action. When Cuba’s Communist Party declared two days of mourning for 32 members of a Cuban security contingent … Read more

Once again, the Democratic Party has proven a) it is the party of violence; b) the party of societal destruction; and c) the party of lawlessness. The latest example: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Now a lame-duck governor with only a year left in office, Walz has confirmed he will not seek reelection. His departure comes … Read more

President Trump weighed in on Truth Social as tensions escalated in Minneapolis following the shooting of a violent protester by an ICE officer. After reviewing the footage, Trump described the incident as a disturbing display of aggression, saying the woman “violently, willfully, and viciously” assaulted the agent and calling it “a horrible thing to watch.” … Read more

Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro appeared visibly surprised Monday after learning of the constitutional rights afforded to criminal defendants in the American legal system during his first court appearance. During the hearing, Maduro indicated he was previously unaware that he was entitled to legal counsel, had the right to remain silent, could seek bail, and that … Read more

Nearly six years ago, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., delivered a Senate floor speech attacking President Donald Trump’s 2020 State of the Union address, criticizing the administration’s Venezuela policy and arguing that dictator Nicolás Maduro remained firmly in power. That criticism has resurfaced following the arrest of Maduro on sweeping U.S. narcotics charges under … Read more

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) erupted in anger after the U.S. Supreme Court reaffirmed that Texas Republicans can move forward with their new congressional map — a procedural but pivotal decision that cements the GOP’s advantage heading into the 2026 midterms. The justices, in a 6–3 order issued December 4, left in place an earlier stay … Read more