Russians have been facing roadblocks with UnionPay, China’s payment system that was supposed to be the go-to alternative for Visa and Mastercard after the two giants exited Russia due to the Ukraine conflict. UnionPay’s Unexpected Halt Users have been left in the lurch as UnionPay cards, especially those paired with Huawei Pay, have suddenly stopped…
The Supreme Court decided to weigh whether Trump’s claims of absolute immunity are valid. This puts the D.C. case regarding efforts to subvert the 2020 election in jeopardy of not getting resolved before the elections. Historic decision After two lower courts rejected it, most legal experts and scholars believed the Supreme Court would reject absolute…
Cook County’s Judge Tracie Porter ruled on Wednesday to exclude Former President Donald Trump from the Illinois Republican primary ballot slated for March 19. Not Suitable to Hold Office The judge’s ruling is based on Trump’s alleged role in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, implying that he is not suitable to hold the presidential…
Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton endorsed Trump and stated the US was “safe” during his presidency, something that many disagreed with. Cotton among 18 Senators who endorsed Trump The Arkansas Republican is among 18 Senators who support Trump as the GOP’s presidential nominee in the 2024 elections. Cotton, who was reportedly also considering running for the…
U.S. District Court Judge Aileen Cannon denied former President Donald Trump’s request to see more of the classified evidence submitted by the federal prosecutors. This is the second time in 24 hours that she denied a request against Trump and co-defendants Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira. Motions denied The Republican Judge appointed by Trump…
Fitness influencer Jillian Michaels joined controversial comedian Bill Maher on a Feb 11 episode of “Club Random” for a discussion that included a friendly debate over the extent to which inflation is really a significant issue. Going by the numbers “Isn’t it remarkable to you?” Maher asked Michaels. “Like, it was in the paper today…
California Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom has initiated a new television advertising campaign targeting conservative states’ restrictions on abortion travel. Restricting Women’s Freedom These ads accuse conservative officials of restricting women’s access to reproductive care by imposing travel restrictions. A compelling Ad The campaign kicked off on Sunday with a compelling ad aired during NBC’s “Meet…
Trump often brags about nailing the cognitive test, intended to highlight signs of early dementia. After bragging about it at a January New Hampshire rally, the test’s creator had something to say. Trump’s confusion Nikki Haley, GOP’s presidential hopeful, was blamed for the January 6th riots since she was in charge of the security. Or…
On Feb 25, Dmitry Rogozin posted a racist attack on US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on X. He was harshly criticized for the post, and then doubled down on his racism in a response. The post “Before his illness,” Rogozin wrote, “US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin loved being photographed with pygmies.” The picture Attached…
Lawmakers in Florida are debating a proposed bill aimed at facilitating the re-entry of retired teachers into the workforce. Reviving Retired Teachers Senate Bill 1482 proposes the abolition of the current requirement for educators and other school employees who have benefitted from the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) to take a six-month break from work…