U.S. tariffs on Brazilian goods surged to 50% on Wednesday. In response, Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has expressed his reluctance for direct talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, deeming them potentially humiliating. Reports from Brasilia, the presidential residence, indicate that President Lula is not planning reciprocal tariffs. Despite the high tariffs … [Read more...] about Brazil’s Leader Slams Door on Trump Tariff Talks
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U.S. Strikes Back: Seized Russian Oligarch’s $300M Yacht to Be Auctioned
The U.S. Justice Department is poised to auction one of the world's largest yachts, the 348-foot Amadea. This luxury vessel was seized three years ago from a purportedly sanctioned Russian billionaire. The Amadea, said to be worth over $300 million, was taken into custody in Fiji in 2022. Reports indicate that U.S. dollars and financial institutions were used for its … [Read more...] about U.S. Strikes Back: Seized Russian Oligarch’s $300M Yacht to Be Auctioned
Maine’s Dem Governor Confronted on Cocaine Allegations
Governor Janet Mills of Maine, a Democrat, has recently faced public questions regarding allegations of past cocaine use. The situation unfolds against a backdrop of decades-old investigations and current political tensions. Earlier this month, during a tour of Brodis Blueberries, Governor Mills was confronted by an individual who asked if cocaine had given her "the courage … [Read more...] about Maine’s Dem Governor Confronted on Cocaine Allegations
Trump Admin Releases Long-Hidden FBI Files on Martin Luther King Jr.
The Justice Department has today released a substantial collection of documents related to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. More than 240,000 pages of records, including those from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, have been made public through the National Archives website. Dr. King, the prominent civil rights leader, was fatally shot in Memphis, … [Read more...] about Trump Admin Releases Long-Hidden FBI Files on Martin Luther King Jr.
Democrats Walk Out, Senate Panel Backs Judge Pirro Anyway
Following a protest walkout by the Democrats over Emil Bove's nomination for a federal appeals court judge position, the Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, moved forward with the votes. This subsequently advanced the candidacy of former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro to potentially become the top federal prosecutor for the nation's … [Read more...] about Democrats Walk Out, Senate Panel Backs Judge Pirro Anyway