Two top officials at the US Department of Justice resigned on Friday, accelerating an exodus of senior figures from the department following Tuesday’s midterm elections, in which President Donald Trump’s Republicans lost control of Congress. Two top Justice Department officials resign as post-election exodus accelerates. Joe Raedle/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by JOE RAEDLE / GETTY IMAGES … Read more
US President Donald Trump has announced that Stephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff from Monday, November 9. Trump names Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles from November 9. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo (REUTERS) Miller currently serves as deputy chief of staff and is among Trump’s … Read more
The father of the 20-year-old co-pilot who died along with eight others when their Learjet crashed in Florida said Friday he has listened to his daughter’s heartbreaking final radio transmissions “many times” since the crash. Dad of 20-year-old co-pilot in Florida Learjet crash says her final radio calls showed ‘she’s tough’ Allan Filgueiras, a pilot … Read more
Prince Harry on Friday launched a legal challenge after losing a privacy case against the publisher of the British tabloid the Daily Mail. Prince Harry seeks to appeal after losing case against UK tabloid The case is the third and final one brought by the Duke of Sussex in his acrimonious legal battle with British … Read more
AFP on Friday urged protection for its journalists covering demonstrations in France after several instances of apparent police brutality against its reporters. AFP denounces police ‘violence’ against its reporters in France protests “AFP management condemns the violence committed by law enforcement against its journalists during demonstrations,” said the international news agency, which has been covering … Read more
WASHINGTON — Connecticut Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy says he has been discharged from the hospital after suffering a stroke last weekend and will miss “several weeks” of votes in the Senate as he recovers in a rehabilitation facility. Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy discharged from hospital after stroke Murphy, 53, said in a statement Friday that … Read more
ABOARD THE PAL PLANE — Pope Leo XIV introduced the Vatican’s new communications chief on Friday, praising her experience, creativity and “liveliness,” in a sign that a new and informal style might guide a crucial area of the Holy See’s mission that has often come under criticism. Pope introduces new communications chief who shows a … Read more
Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed has launched a new political action committee called Habibi PAC, just days after winning Michigan’s US Senate race. The move signals his plans to support political allies and build influence within the Democratic Party beyond his election victory. Abdul El-Sayed launches Habibi PAC after winning Michigan’s Senate race to support Democratic allies … Read more
US President Donald Trump has claimed that Israel and the wider Middle East would not exist if he had not stopped Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. His remarks came as his administration considers whether to restart military operations against Tehran and reviews a new Iranian proposal on its nuclear program. Trump claims Israel and … Read more
President Donald Trump has explained his decision to replace Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff. He spoke to reporters on Friday as he left the White House to head to Florida. Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that Stephen Miller “will do a great job” as chief of staff. (AP) … Read more