Politics
Trump Sure Looks Like He’s About to Get Smoked in Court
Trump battled a fraud lawsuit in New York that could determine his future as a businessman with a torrent of insults and taunts… and no coherent legal strategy.
50% of Australians Support Legalising Growing Cannabis Plants at Home
A new survey has found 50% of Australians support legalising growing cannabis at home for personal use, 31% are opposed and 19% are undecided.
Trump Ally Faces Attempt to Disqualify Him as an Insurrectionist
Rep. Scott Perry is the latest target of efforts to use a Civil War-era clause in the Constitution against Trump and his top associates.
One Year After NSW Brought In Harsh Anti-Protest Laws, We’re Starting to See the Dark Effects
“The situation we have now makes it very difficult for there to be broad participation in protests that really underpins democracy.”
Australia Will Not Send Warships to the Red Sea to Fight Houthi Rebels
Australia declined the US's request for warships in the Red Sea, but will instead send ADF personnel.
All the Dirt George Santos Has Been Flinging Since Being Kicked Out of Office
The disgraced politician/Cameo star continues to make accusations about his colleagues, this time to comedian Ziwe.
George Santos, Ziwe, and the Insatiable Internet Content Machine
The disgraced former congressman drives clicks, and our inability to look away has gifted him with a power he has been able to wield with a disconcerting self-awareness.
A Political Candidate Beheaded a Satanic Temple Statue. Now He Faces Charges.
Michael Cassidy, a former U.S. Navy pilot, destroyed a display of Baphomet, which was being featured at the Iowa State Capitol.
Trump Had a Bad Week in Court
Somehow, calling the prosecutor a “Grinch” didn’t sway the court in Trump’s favor.
Australia Backed a Global Transition From Fossil Fuels at COP28 – But Scientists Are 'Devastated'
Australia was one of the key proponents of the word “transition” in the final COP28 deal, but 130 countries wanted stronger language.
Trump Got a Big Sign the Supreme Court Doesn’t Have His Back
Donald Trump may have handpicked three members of the Supreme Court’s conservative majority. That doesn’t mean they are doing him any favors.
Trump’s Best Shot at Defeating Jack Smith May Be Slipping Away
The Supreme Court just signaled it may not cater to the former president’s attempt to delay his D.C. criminal trial.