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John Fetterman joins Truth Social, backs Trump cabinet picks
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman became the first Senate Democrat to join Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social. Fetterman’s first post was as controversial as his decision to join the site. The Pennsylvania lawmaker called for Trump to be pardoned just like Hunter Biden. He criticized the “weaponization of the judiciary” rhetoric that aligns with Trump’s… -
NYC mayor and incoming ‘border czar’ meet to discuss deportation plans
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, D, and Tom Homan, President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming “border czar,” met Thursday, Dec. 12, in New York and agreed on a key part of Trump’s plan to deport criminal undocumented immigrants. The two discussed the need to remove dangerous individuals, particularly those involved in violent crimes, from New York… -
Kari Lake could lead Voice of America after Trump calls on her leadership
Kari Lake, a former news anchor with nearly 30-years of experience could soon lead Voice of America (VOA). President-elect Donald Trump is calling on his vocal ally, Arizona Republican Lake to reform the agency as director. Presidents do not typically select who serves as director. It also comes just months after the agency swore in… -
Site of 1978 Jonestown massacre in Guyana to become tourist attraction
The scene of the largest mass murder-suicide in recent world history is becoming a tourist attraction, according to a report from NBC News on Thursday, Dec. 12. A South African tour group is turning the site of Jonestown in Guyana, where more than 900 adults and children died in 1978, into a travel destination. The… -
Judge gunned down in Acapulco a day after Mexican president visits
An investigation into the assassination of a high-ranking judge in Mexico’s Guerrero state is underway in Acapulco. The shooting happened just one day after President Claudia Sheinbaum met with security officials to address a rise in violent crimes. Mexican police said the judge was gunned down on Wednesday, Dec. 11, while in his car. Authorities… -
Former FBI informant pleads guilty to lying about $10M Biden family bribe
A former FBI informant has pleaded guilty to fabricating claims about President Joe Biden and his son, Hunter. Alexander Smirnov, who reported in 2020 that the Bidens received over $10 million in bribes from the Ukrainian energy company Burisma, admitted to lying about the allegations. Smirnov claimed the Bidens received the money in exchange for… -
Missing American freed from Syrian prison after 7 months
A Missouri man reported missing in Hungary has been found. The American said he spent months in a Syrian prison and he’s not in a rush to get back home. Travis Timmerman said he’s on a mission from his Lord and his imprisonment made him stronger. Timmerman reappeared in Syria on Thursday, Dec. 12, reportedly… -
Healthcare execs ‘wanted’ posters pop up in NYC after Thompson’s murder
Following the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last week, “wanted” posters for health care and financial executives are now reportedly popping up around New York City. The New York Police Department (NYPD) announced Tuesday, Dec. 10, that it is investigating these threatening images. The posters include pictures of insurance leaders and Thompson with a… -
Macy’s confirms employee hid $151M in expenses to cover mistakes
Macy’s revealed new details about an employee who hid millions of dollars to cover up a mistake. The company said what started as a single mistake led to years of cover-up. In November, the company discovered an employee intentionally entered erroneous accounting figures to hide about $151 million of delivery expenses. The employee told investigators… -
Rep. Nancy Mace reports assault, witnesses dispute as police make arrest
Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., said she was “physically accosted” by a transgender youth advocate on Capitol grounds on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Police arrested 33-year-old James McIntyre and are charging him with assaulting a government official. The reported assault, which happened at an event for foster youth advocates, has sparked controversy, with some advocates who were… -
Trump says Wray resigning as FBI director is ‘a great day for America’
President-elect Donald Trump reacts to Christopher Wray’s resignation announcement. And the Pentagon responds to claims that an “Iranian mothership” is behind the mysterious drones over New Jersey. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. Trump says Wray resigning as FBI director is ‘a great day for America’ The dust is still… -
FBI Director Christopher Wray to resign ahead of Trump inauguration
FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his resignation Wednesday, Dec. 11. He said he would leave office before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration in January. Trump nominated Kash Patel to lead the bureau, meaning Wray was left with two options: resign or be fired. During a town hall with FBI employees, Wray said although leaving isn’t easy,… -
Arkansas Gov. Sanders calls for a ban on buying junk food with SNAP
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is calling for a ban on buying junk food with food stamps. Sanders sent a letter to the incoming Health and Agriculture departments, asking for a waiver to reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program –– also known as SNAP. The program allows low-income families to buy a large variety of…