Chaves Robles becomes first Costa Rican president to face loss of immunity
The conservative president faced a legislative panel weighing whether he should retain his immunity from prosecution.
Day: August 23, 2025
What’s next after a court cut Donald Trump’s $515 million fine to $0
President Donald Trump was quick to declare “TOTAL VICTORY” after a New York appeals court threw out a civil fraud penalty that stood to cost him more than a half-billion dollars.
US Defense Intelligence Agency Chief To Be Removed
The head of the US Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) is being removed, a senior defense official said Friday — the latest in a series of top officers to be fired this year.
Trump visits a DC gift shop and the Kennedy Center during military crackdown
President Donald Trump visited a gift shop near the White House and stopped by the Kennedy Center on Friday, all while his federal takeover of Washington is keeping residents on edge.
Trump Begins Buildup of U.S. Naval Forces Outside Venezuela, but Many Remain Skeptical
President Nicolás Maduro said Venezuela would not back down while facing a U.S. naval buildup. But many in the country doubt a confrontation will come at all.
The Maxwell interview knocks Trump’s Bolton revenge tour stop right off the page
Trump’s takeover of Washington and his revenge tour against a former aide are meant to turn the page on Epstein. But, Eric Garcia writes, the Maxwell transcript being released might make that harder
What to know about plague after a new case in California
Health officials in the Sierra Nevada region of California announced this week that a local resident tested positive for plague, an extremely rare bacterial infection usually transmitted through flea bites. The case is under investigation, but the offi…
Idaho man’s attorneys argue 2nd execution attempt would be cruel
Thomas Creech, 74, has remained in limbo for more than 18 months since prison officials called off his execution in February 2024.
Trump ‘not happy’ about Russian strike on US factory in Ukraine
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