Biden’s death row commutations draws chorus of mixed reactions
A chorus of supporters and critics have emerged following the commutation of nearly every federal death row inmate by President Biden, whose decision came at a time when he’s trying to frame a so-far troubled legacy. The president on Monday commuted
Trump says US owning Greenland ‘absolute necessity’
(The Hill) – President-elect Trump said Sunday evening on social media that the U.S. owning Greenland “is an absolute necessity,” in a statement announcing Ken Howery as his nominee to serve as ambassador to Denmark. Howery, a tech investor who co-founded
Amazon, Starbucks workers expand strikes amid holiday rush
LOS ANGELES (NewsNation) — Amazon delivery drivers and Starbucks baristas have expanded strikes in several U.S. cities before the holidays. The workers are demanding the companies recognize them as unionized employees or meet their demands for an inaugural labor contract. This
Biden didn’t remove these 3 inmates from death row
President Biden gave commutations of sentences to 37 people on federal death row Monday. Those who received the Monday commutations of their sentences saw them go from execution to life with no possibility of parole. However, three “hard cases” were not
Read: House Ethics report on Matt Gaetz allegations
The House Ethics Committee on Monday released its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), who has faced allegations of sexual misconduct and illicit drug use, among other violations. Gaetz had moved earlier in the day to block the release of
The Container Store files for bankruptcy as sales slump
(WJET/WFXP) — The Container Store, one of the largest retailers of organizing solutions, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. At the time of filing, The Container Store Group reported $243 million in debt. The company has secured $40 million in
Incoming Trump press secretary says Day 1 executive order may tackle Title 42
President-elect Trump’s incoming press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump’s Day 1 executive orders may tackle Title 42. Leavitt joined Fox News’s “Sunday Morning Futures,” where she outlined what can be expected from Trump’s first day in office next month. “He will use
Mozambique’s top court confirms ruling party win in disputed election
Mozambique’s top court on Monday confirmed the ruling party Frelimo’s victory in an October election, which has sparked massive protests by opposition groups who say the vote was
Venezuelan opposition members say they’re under ‘siege’ as they take refuge in an embassy
The residence of the Argentine ambassador in Caracas, Venezuela, is mostly silent these days. Rather than diplomatic chatter or Christmas carols at this time of the year, the
Dallas malls test drone delivery of holiday goods to doorsteps
DALLAS (NewsNation) — Dallas-Fort Worth malls are encouraging holiday shoppers to stay home and let drones deliver their packages. Wing Aviation and Doordash have partnered with several malls to allow consumers to shop online and have their purchases delivered by drone. This
Ex-US Rep. Gaetz paid women for sex while in Congress: Ethics report
(NewsNation) — Former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz allegedly used illicit drugs and paid for sex with multiple women — including a 17-year-old girl — according to the final draft of a House Committee ethics report, which was was released to
King Charles to deliver Christmas message at former hospital chapel in break with tradition
King Charles will deliver his Christmas Day message from a church with links to the medical community, Buckingham Palace said Monday, in a break with tradition amid his
Trump: Panama will lose control of canal if it continues to ‘rip off’ US
President-elect Trump took issue with fees charged to use the Panama Canal, a vital shipping route, on Saturday night, claiming that he will demand oversight of the waterway be given back to the U.S. when he returns to office if
Gaetz Ethics report finds ‘substantial evidence’ of statutory rape, drug use
The House Ethics Committee found “substantial evidence” that former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) paid a 17-year-old high school student for sex when he was 35, used illicit drugs like cocaine and ecstasy, and obstructed Congress’s investigation into his conduct. Those conclusions come in a
Mega Millions jackpot rises to $944 million, to be drawn Tuesday
(NEXSTAR) – Christmas Day could become even more magical for someone if they can match all six winning numbers for a record-setting Mega Millions jackpot. Without a winner in Friday’s drawing, the Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $944
Gaetz sues Ethics Committee in last-minute bid to block release of report
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) on Monday filed a lawsuit against the House Ethics Committee in a last-minute attempt to block the panel from releasing its report on the Florida Republican. Gaetz, who resigned from Congress last month, filed the lawsuit
Biden commutes sentences of 37 death row inmates to life without parole
(NewsNation) — President Joe Biden announced that he is commuting the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row, meaning they will now have life sentences without the possibility of parole instead. "Make no mistake: I condemn
Ex-US fighter pilot accused of training Chinese military to be extradited to the United States
A former US Marine accused of training Chinese military pilots will be extradited to face charges in the United States, Australia’s Attorney General confirmed Monday, dealing a blow