Trump’s attacks on Comey and leadership shifts in prosecutors’ office could undermine case, legal experts say

[ad_1] Washington — The indictment of former FBI Director James Comey on Thursday marked the culmination of President Trump’s yearslong desire to see one of his political foes punished after the bureau’s investigation into his 2016 presidential campaign and Russian meddling in that election. But the president’s long-held ire toward Comey, coupled with his latest…

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Many Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations scrapped due to ICE raid fears, changed political climate

[ad_1] Each year during Hispanic Heritage Month, huge celebrations can be expected across the U.S. to showcase the diversity and culture of Hispanic people. This year, the Trump administration’s immigration crackdowns, a federally led English-only initiative and an anti-diversity, equity and inclusion push have changed the national climate in which these celebrations occur. Organizers across…

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Madagascar coup leader sworn in as president after Andry Rajoelina impeached amid “Gen Z” protests

[ad_1] Johannesburg — Large crowds gathered Friday in Madagascar’s capital city to watch the leader of the African island nation’s recent military coup be sworn in as its new president.  Col. Michael Randrianirina’s power was cemented after weeks of youth-led “Gen Z” protests culminated a dramatic few days of unrest, capped by former President Andry…

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Ret. Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges says Hegseth’s fitness standard remarks were “completely unnecessary”

[ad_1] Ret. Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges told “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s remarks about fitness standards to his military generals were “completely unnecessary.” Hodges called it “almost a medieval approach, that doesn’t reflect the requirements that we have for women and men who are intelligent, able to operate…

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Federal appeals court upholds decision that Trump’s view on birthright citizenship is likely unconstitutional

[ad_1] Trump asks SCOTUS to review citizenship order Trump administration to ask Supreme Court to decide on naturalized citizenship, reports say 01:52 Washington — A federal appeals court on Friday upheld a lower court’s decision to block the Trump administration’s effort to end birthright citizenship as likely unconstitutional, the latest court to do so.  In a…

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