A Colombian fashion model has admitted to orchestrating an elaborate international money laundering operation that moved more than $31 million in drug trafficking proceeds through the American banking system, federal prosecutors announced this week. Valentina Forero Álvarez, 33, of Armenia, Colombia, entered a guilty plea on Tuesday in federal court, acknowledging her role as … [Read more...] about Colombian Model Admits to Laundering Over $31 Million in Drug Money Through U.S. Banks
Vance Issues Stark Warning to Iran Over Nuclear Negotiations
Vice President JD Vance delivered an unmistakable warning to the Iranian regime Tuesday, making clear that military options remain under consideration should diplomatic efforts to halt Tehran's nuclear weapons program fail to produce results. Speaking to reporters before boarding Air Force Two, Vance addressed questions about the administration's approach to one of the most … [Read more...] about Vance Issues Stark Warning to Iran Over Nuclear Negotiations
Congress Seeks to Close Loopholes Allowing Luxury Goods to Flow to Communist Cuba
Three Republican members of Congress representing Florida's Cuban-American communities are calling on the Trump administration to eliminate the remaining channels of commercial support flowing to Cuba's communist government, following recent actions that have effectively blocked critical oil imports to the island nation. Representatives Carlos Giménez, Mario Díaz-Balart, and … [Read more...] about Congress Seeks to Close Loopholes Allowing Luxury Goods to Flow to Communist Cuba
Ukraine Plans Presidential Election and Peace Referendum by May
Ukraine appears poised to hold its first presidential election since the Russian invasion began, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expected to announce the voting date on February 24, marking the fourth anniversary of Moscow's full-scale assault on his nation. According to reports from Ukrainian and European officials familiar with the planning, Kyiv intends to conduct both a … [Read more...] about Ukraine Plans Presidential Election and Peace Referendum by May
Chinese State Media Exploits Athlete Comments to Portray American Discord
Chinese state propaganda apparatus has seized upon comments from three American Winter Olympic athletes to construct a narrative of American collapse, claiming the United States faces "deep divisions" and "social disorder" that threaten to plunge the nation into chaos. The Global Times, a state-controlled newspaper serving as a mouthpiece for the Chinese Communist Party, … [Read more...] about Chinese State Media Exploits Athlete Comments to Portray American Discord