‘Battlelines’ drawn as jury hears opening remarks in Trump hush money case | Donald Trump News

‘Battlelines’ drawn as jury hears opening remarks in Trump hush money case | Donald Trump News

In a historic day in the United States, a New York jury has heard opening arguments in the hush-money case against Donald Trump — the first criminal trial against a former president in the country’s history. Assistant District Attorney Matthew Colangelo on Monday laid out the allegations against Trump, who…

Trump’s defence to make opening statement in ‘hush money’ trial | Donald Trump News

Trump’s defence to make opening statement in ‘hush money’ trial | Donald Trump News

Prosecutors and defence to lay out broad strokes arguments in what is an unprecedented trial against a former president. Former United States President Donald Trump’s lawyers and prosecutors have begun their opening statements in the businessman-turned-politician’s trial into alleged hush money payments made to an adult film star. The case…

TikTok says bill to force its sale would ‘trample’ free speech | Technology

TikTok says bill to force its sale would ‘trample’ free speech | Technology

Bill targeting Chinese-owned app goes to the US Senate after passing the House in bipartisan vote. TikTok has slammed a bill that would ban the video-sharing app in the United States if it does not divest from its Chinese owner, accusing lawmakers of trampling on citizens’ right to free speech….

Biden condemns ‘blatant’ anti-Semitism at Columbia pro-Palestine protests | Israel War on Gaza News

Biden condemns ‘blatant’ anti-Semitism at Columbia pro-Palestine protests | Israel War on Gaza News

Biden’s remarks come after footage emerges appearing to show Jewish students being harassed and intimidated. United States President Joe Biden has condemned pro-Palestinian activists for acts of “blatant” anti-Semitism during protests at Columbia University. In a statement to commemorate the Jewish holiday of Passover on Sunday, Biden said it was…

What will the US aid package to Kyiv mean for Russia’s war on Ukraine? | Russia-Ukraine war

What will the US aid package to Kyiv mean for Russia’s war on Ukraine? | Russia-Ukraine war

Kyiv says aid is vital as it battles Russian invaders, but Kremlin says it will prolong war. The United States House of Representatives has agreed on a $60bn aid package to Ukraine after months of political wrangling. More than one-third will go on weapons to battle Russian forces. Will this…

US calls for ‘de-escalation’, but tensions rise in the Middle East | Israel War on Gaza

US calls for ‘de-escalation’, but tensions rise in the Middle East | Israel War on Gaza

With no end to the war on Gaza, and Iran-Israel tensions rising, do US calls for ‘de-escalation’ ring hollow? In this episode, host Steve Clemons speaks with Ussama Makdisi, professor of history at the University of California, Berkeley; and Ali Vaez, Iran project director at the International Crisis Group. The…

Defending NBA champs Denver beat LeBron’s Lakers 114-103 in playoff opener | Basketball News

Defending NBA champs Denver beat LeBron’s Lakers 114-103 in playoff opener | Basketball News

In a repeat matchup of last season’s Western Conference final, Denver clinched Game 1 over the Los Angeles Lakers. The defending champions, Denver Nuggets, powered by 32 points from Nikola Jokic, shook off a slow start to beat LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 114-103 in game one of…

US lawmakers rebuked for waving Ukraine flags as aid bill is passed | Russia-Ukraine war

US lawmakers rebuked for waving Ukraine flags as aid bill is passed | Russia-Ukraine war

NewsFeed This is the moment the US House of Representatives approved a military aid package worth $95 billion to support Ukraine, along with Israel and Taiwan. Lawmakers were told to stop waving Ukrainian flags on the floor of the US Congress. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his thanks. Published On 21…

US House approves aid package worth billions for Ukraine, Israel | Politics News

US House approves aid package worth billions for Ukraine, Israel | Politics News

The Democratic-majority Senate is expected to vote on the bill next week, sending it to President Joe Biden to sign into law. The United States House of Representatives with broad bipartisan support has passed a $95bn legislative package providing security assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, despite bitter objections from…