A rare split appeared in the MAGA world, as some of US President Donald Trump’s strongest supporters criticised his decision to accept a private jet from Qatar to use as Air Force One. While Trump stands by the plan, many right-wing voices called the move “indefensible,” “a bribe,” and “a stain” on his presidency, reports […]
File photo: Marjorie Taylor Greene (Picture credit: AP) US representative Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she will not challenge Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in Georgia’s 2026 Senate race, a decision that eases concerns for some Republicans wary of her polarising image.In a post on X on Friday, Greene rejected concerns from GOP donors and consultants who […]
House GOP chairman demands unredacted files in Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s case (Picture credit: AP, X/@RepMarkGreen) House homeland security Chairman Mark Green is pressing Tennessee authorities to hand over unredacted video and reports tied to a 2022 traffic stop involving Kilmar Abrego Garcia, reported the New York Post.Garcia is a Salvadoran national wrongly deported to El […]
File photo: Rep Jasmine Crockett (Picture credit: AP) Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) is facing fierce backlash online after suggesting that Republicans are “inherently” violent and aligned with domestic terrorist groups, including the Ku Klux Klan. Speaking on a recent podcast, Crockett said, “Y’all got the white supremacists galore… the Proud Boys, the neo-Nazis… even the […]
Republican race for Georgia Senate seat begins as US Rep. Buddy Carter becomes first GOP candidate (Photo: AP) US Rep Buddy Carter on Thursday became the first Republican to jump into the race to challenge Democratic US Sen Jon Ossoff in 2026, as other hopefuls maneuver following Gov. Brian Kemp’s announcement that he won’t seek […]
Mike Collins says Halal restaurant is like Muslim invasion of Jerusalem in the 7th century. Georgia Republican Rep Mike Collins objected to a new Halal restaurant coming up in the Capitol Complex to replace famous Steak n’ Shake and said it’s equivalent to the Muslim conquest of Jerusalem in the 7th century. Upcoming CHA Street […]
US president Donald Trump has granted a full pardon to Michele Fiore, a prominent Nevada Republican convicted of federal wire fraud. Fiore was awaiting sentencing after being found guilty in October 2024 of misusing funds meant to honour a fallen police officer. Prosecutors said she diverted more than $70,000 raised for a statue to cover […]
Representative Image (AP) WASHINGTON: As drivers on US highways cross from one state to another, they often are greeted by a large “Welcome to ….” sign. But not all drivers are welcome in every state. In Florida, motorists with special out-of-state driver’s licenses issued to those in the US illegally are not welcome to drive. […]
Following Thursday’s mass shooting at Florida State University that left two dead and six injured, 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner has been identified as the suspected gunman. In the immediate aftermath, social media users began scrutinising Ikner’s political affiliations, resurfacing old quotes, social media posts, and what appear to be voter registration records.One widely circulated post on […]
Civilians residing in the US now need more than just an election ID before heading to vote, as the House has approved legislation requiring proof of US citizenship.Following Trump’s executive order on election reforms last month, Republicans advanced the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act.US Rep. Bryan Steil, leading the House election committee, stated during […]
