Former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial on non-disclosure payments to an adult performer in New York continues on April 26. President Trump is charged with falsifying business records to allegedly conceal the payments. He has denied the allegations. SCHEDULE: 8:30 a.m. ET – Trump Tower Exterior 9:30 a.m. ET – Start of court proceedings

Former President Donald Trump called out the “hate” and “anger” among protesters on various U.S. college campuses, adding he believes President Joe Biden’s actions amid the turmoil are sending a “horrible message.” President Trump said this on Thursday at a New York City courthouse where the real estate mogul’s “hush money” trial is taking place.

President Joe Biden travels to Syracuse, New York, to speak about the CHIPS and Science Act at 2:00 p.m. ET on April 25.

Former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial on non-disclosure payments to an adult performer in New York continues on April 25. President Trump is charged with falsifying business records to allegedly conceal the payments. He has denied the allegations. SCHEDULE: 8:30 a.m. ET – Trump Tower Exterior 9:30 a.m. ET – Start of court proceedings

Arthur Aidala, Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer, speaks on April 25, after his client’s conviction was overturned by the NY Supreme Court.

White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre said at a Wednesday press briefing in Washington that the Biden administration does not want to have to introduce a ban on TikTok, but rather seeks its divestment from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. The statement came after the president signed a spending bill that included legislation designed to force […]

As former President Donald Trump’s so-called hush money trial continues, the defendant took time out in front of the New York City courthouse where the proceedings are taking place to critique the Biden administration’s economic policies amid reports of slow economic growth and high inflation. The 2024 first quarter GDP report showed the slowest growth […]

Russian cosmonauts step out of the International Space Station on April 25 for ISS Expedition 71 Russian spacewalk 62.

Thousands march in the main avenue of Portugal’s Lisbon on April 25 to mark the 50th anniversary of the “Carnation Revolution” of April 25, 1974, a practically bloodless revolution that put an end to Europe’s longest fascist dictatorship.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen speaks to Reuters on the U.S. Economy at 10:00 a.m. ET on April 25.

The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on former President Donald Trump’s claim of immunity from conspiracy and obstruction charges related to the 2020 presidential election at 10:00 a.m. ET on April 25.

Former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial on non-disclosure payments to an adult performer in New York continues on April 25. President Trump is charged with falsifying business records to allegedly conceal the payments. He has denied the allegations. SCHEDULE: 8:30 a.m. ET – Trump Tower Exterior 9:30 a.m. ET – Start of court proceedings

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-L.a) delivers remarks at 3:45 p.m. ET on April 24, after he visits the Columbia University campus and talks to Jewish students.

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, Riley Gaines, and other guests hold a press conference on the fight to defend West Virginia’s Save Women’s Sports Act at 1:15 p.m. ET on April 24.

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre conducts a daily briefing at 1:30 p.m. ET on April 24.

The U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments at 10:00 a.m. ET on April 24 over the legality of Idaho’s abortion ban in medical-emergency situations in a fight between state officials and the Biden administration.

Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday lambasted a gag order imposed on him by Justice Juan Merchan as arguments were heard over whether he had violated it by posting on social media. President Trump told reporters at a New York City courthouse that he believes the order is both “unfair” and “totally unconstitutional.” The trial […]

Staff from Columbia University’s Office of Public Affairs provide an update “about the ongoing campus situation” at 3:00 p.m. ET on April 23.

The Senate meets to tentative vote on revised Ukraine aid on April 23.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams holds a news conference amid antisemitic protests and the illegal immigrant crisis in the city at 11:30 a.m. ET on April 23.

The Supreme Court hears arguments on the case Starbucks Company vs. National Labor Relations Board, a U.S. government agency, over unionization in the company at 11:00 a.m. ET on April 23. Starbucks fired seven workers who were trying to unionize their Tennessee store. The National Labor Relations Board obtained a court order forcing the company […]

The House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs holds a meeting on “the Challenges and Opportunities Facing U.S. Energy Production” at 10 a.m. ET on April 23.

Former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial on non-disclosure payments to an adult performer in New York continues on April 23. President Trump is charged with falsifying business records to conceal the payments. SCHEDULE: 8 a.m. ET – Trump Tower Exterior 9:30 a.m. ET – Start of court proceedings

At the roundtable discussion entitled Jesus in the Public Square, Christian leaders and others in Michigan discuss topics to help better their communities. Apostle Ellis Smith joins to share some profound and much-needed words on the topic of racism in America. The event is held at 6 p.m. on April 22.

Former President Donald Trump questioned the merits of the charges laid against him in the so-called hush money criminal trial when he spoke to reporters on Monday at a New York City court house. Calling the trial “very unfair,” the presumptive Republican candidate for the Oval Office says he believes the motivation to have him […]

Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivers remarks on the release of the 2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices at 2:00 p.m. ET on April 22 at the Department of State, followed by a Department press briefing with spokesperson Matthew Miller.

President Joe Biden delivers remarks at 2:15 p.m. ET on April 22 to commemorate Earth Day.

Former President Donald Trump criticized New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday over her demand that his $175-million bond from a civil case be voided. President Trump spoke to reporters about the issue on Monday as he arrived at a New York City courthouse for his so-called hush money trial. Ms. James filed a […]

House Reps. Anthony D’Esposito (R-N.Y.), Mike Lawler(R-N.Y.), Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, and New York City talk show host Sid Rosenberg rally at Columbia University Campus at 12:30 p.m. ET on April 22 to call for protection of the Jewish Students.  

Students at New York’s Columbia University who had set up a pro-Palestinian encampment last week continued protesting on campus over the weekend, engaging in anti-Israel chants amid the demonstration. The group is calling for the school to divest from corporations they say are profiting from Israeli military action in Gaza.

A Supreme Court hearing on whether cities can punish homeless people for sleeping outside is held at 10 a.m. ET on April 22.

Pireus, GREECE—A historical sailing ship that will carry the Olympic flame to France for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games arrives at the port of Piraeus at 9 a.m. ET on April 22. A ceremony with the band and school students welcomes the ship. The Belem sails on April 27 after Greece hands over the flame […]

Former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial on non-disclosure payments to an adult performer in New York continues on April 22. President Trump is charged with falsifying business records to conceal the payments. SCHEDULE: 8 a.m. ET – Trump Tower Exterior 9:30 a.m. ET – Start of court proceedings

Former President Donald Trump was scheduled to rally in Wilmington, North Carolina, at 7 p.m. ET on April 20. The event has been postponed by organizers due to anticipated bad weather.

While driving westbound on my way to work, I spotted a lone Canada goose flying in a southerly direction at treetop level over the road. I then turned northward and, within approximately 2 kilometers, noticed the goose in my driver’s-side mirror flying right beside me. I pulled over to the side of the road and […]

Compilation of some of the most adorable moments when animals go to sleep. Video footage shot and compiled from various sources.

Compilation of some of the sweetest moments between babies and dogs. Video footage shot and compiled from various sources.

Liberty Leaders Unite, a constitutional freedom advocating group, holds a forum on “STOP Human Trafficking/Slavery—Learn How to Protect Your Children” at 1:00 p.m. ET on April 20 in Roseville, Michigan.

The House meet at 9:00 a.m. ET and vote at 1:00 pm on the foreign aids bills on April 20. Acts include: – H.R. 8038 – 21st Century Peace through Strength Act – H.R. 8036 – Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 – H.R. 8035 – Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 – H.R. 8034 […]

Former President Donald Trump spoke to a group of reporters on Friday at a New York City courthouse, criticizing what he continues to say is a “concerted witch hunt,” describing a series of legal actions against him as he runs for president, including the current hush-money trial. President Trump reiterated his claims that he is […]

New York City Police say the man who lit himself on fire Friday in front of the courthouse where former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial is being held is Maxwell Azzarello, a St. Augustine, Florida, resident. Mr. Azzarello is currently in critical condition after being taken to Cornell Burn Unit by rescuers who were […]

April 19, the Olympic flame arrives at Athens’s most famous landmark, the Acropolis, as part of the 11-day Greek torch relay before being handed over to Paris organizers on April 26.

The House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries holds weekly press conference at 12:00 p.m. ET on April 19.

President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the IBEW Construction and Maintenance Conference at 12:00 p.m. ET on April 19.

Former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial on non-disclosure payments to an adult performer in New York continues on April 19. President Trump is charged with falsifying business records to conceal the payments. 8 a.m. ET—Begin monitoring for departures 9:30 a.m. ET—Start of court proceedings

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) pressed DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas at a Thursday Senate Appropriations Committee hearing about changes from Trump administration immigration policies, with the changes resulting in increased numbers of illegal immigrants crossing the US border, asking “Why did you do it?” As Mr. Mayorkas claimed the Biden administration “did not open the border,” […]

President Biden campaigns at 12: 45 p.m. ET on April 18 in Philadelphia, the final stop on his three-day swing across the Commonwealth, following stops in Pittsburgh and Scranton.

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) blasted Democrat colleagues in a speech on the Senate floor Wednesday after they, in a strict party-line vote, elected to dismiss the House’s articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Mr. Cruz described the vote to toss the impeachment charges as “shameful.” He then proceeded to criticize […]

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) says he is disappointed that Senate Democrats dismissed the articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Wednesday. In a party-line vote, the Senate decided not to send Mr. Mayorkas to trial after he was impeached by the House. Mr. Johnson called the dismissal “shameful,” stating that he believes […]

The House Rules Committee meets to discuss foreign aid bills at 10:00 a.m. ET on April 18. Bills include: H.R. 8035 – Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 H.R. 8034 – Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 H.R. 8036 – Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 H.R. 8038 – 21st Century Peace through Strength Act

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Testifies to the Senate Homeland Security Committee on the department’s budget at 10:00 a.m. ET on April 18.

The House Oversight Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Subcommittee holds an oversight hearing on the “Biden Administration’s Pause on Liquified Natural Gas Exports” at 9:00 a.m. ET on April 18. Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of Energy Brad Crabtree will testify.

House Reps. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) and Bob Good (R-Va.), joined by Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Mich.), lead a press conference at 9:00 a.m. ET on April 18 to express strong opposition to efforts now underway by the Biden administration, Chinese Communist Party, and the World Economic Forum “that would surrender U.S. sovereignty to the unaccountable bureaucrats […]

Former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial on hush money non-disclosure payments to an adult entertainment actress in New York continues on April 18. President Trump is charged with allegedly falsifying business records to conceal the payments. 8 a.m. ET—Begin monitoring for departures 9:30 a.m. ET—Start of court proceedings

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) and retired Brig. Gen. Robert Spalding discussed how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) uses political warfare to shut down critics of its human rights abuses in the United States at a Wednesday House Committee Hearing on the CCP’s efforts to infiltrate and influence Americans. When asked by the Congressman how the […]

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director Patrick Lechleitner testifies to the House Appropriations Committee on budget at 2:30 p.m. ET on April 17.

U.S. President Joe Biden travels to Pittsburgh, where he’s expected to call for higher tariffs on Chinese metals at 1:45 p.m. ET on April 17.

The House Foreign Affairs Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Subcommittee and Europe Subcommittee hold a joint hearing on “The Despotic Duo: Russo-Iranian Cooperation and Threats to U.S. Interests” at 2:00 p.m. ET on April 17. Witnesses: Behnam Ben Taleblu, senior fellow, Foundation for Defense of Democracies Gabriel Noronha, fellow, Jewish Institute for National […]

One hundred members of the U.S. Senate will assemble at 1 pm Wednesday to be sworn in as jurors for the impeachment trial of Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, but that’s about as far as they will go if Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) quashes the proceedings.

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee holds a hearing on “Modernizing U.S. Alliances And Partnerships In The Indo-Pacific” at 10:00 a.m. ET on April 17. Witnesses: 1. Harry B. Harris Jr., former U.S. Ambassador to South Korea, former commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Colorado Springs, Colorado 2. Walter Russell Mead, James Clarke Chace Professor of Foreign Affairs […]

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Chairman of  Joint Chiefs of Staff General Charles Q. Brown, Jr., and Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/ Chief Financial Officer, Michael McCord testify to the House Appropriations Committee on budget at 10:00 a.m. ET on April 17.

The House Oversight Committee holds a hearing on “Defending America from the Chinese Communist Party’s Political Warfare, Part I” at 10:00 a.m. ET on April 17.  

The House Administration Committee Oversight Subcommittee holds a hearing on “Three Years Later: D.C. National Guard Whistleblowers Speak Out on January 6 Delay” at 10:00 a.m. ET on April 17. Witnesses: Colonel Earl Matthews – chief legal adviser, D.C. Army National Guard Command Sergeant Major Michael Brooks – senior enlisted officer, D.C. Army National Guard Captain Timothy […]

The House GOP Conference chairwoman Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.), and other House GOP members hold a press conference with students from Columbia University at 9:30 a.m. ET on April 17.

The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party holds a roundtable titled “The Space Race Returns” at 9:30 a.m., E.T. on April 17 in Washington D.C. In the roundtable, lawmakers hear from space experts who discuss the CCP’s ambitions in space and how the United States can sustain its upper hand alongside its allies […]

House Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis), Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.), and others hold a press conference on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s role in the fentanyl crisis at 5:15 p.m. ET on April 16.

Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-Ga.) and Attorney General Merrick Garland argued over the merits and constitutionality of a voter identification law as the DOJ chief testified in front of a House Appropriations Committee Hearing on Tuesday.

While the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has claimed to have been helping keep fentanyl from being trafficked into the United States, it has not done anything substantial, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) said during a Tuesday House Select Committee on the CCP hearing on the subject. Presenting his case to colleagues and testifying witnesses, the Illinois […]

President Joe Biden travels to Scranton, Pennsylvania, for campaign events at 2:00 p.m. ET on April 16.

The Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law holds a hearing entitled “Oversight of AI: Election Deepfakes” at 2:00 p.m. ET on April 16. Witnesses: The Honorable David Scanlan Secretary of State State of New Hampshire Concord, NH Zohaib Ahmed CEO and Co-Founder Resemble AI Santa Clara, CA Ben Colman […]

The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government holds a hearing at 2:00 p.m. ET. on April 16 on “Liberty, Tyranny, and Accountability: Covid-19 and the Constitution” to examine the federal and state responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and the effects on the civil liberties of Americans. Witnesses: Harmeet Dhillon, founder and CEO, […]

The House Oversight Committee holds a hearing on “Academic Malpractice: Examining the Relationship Between Scientific Journals, the Government, and Peer Review” at 2:00 p.m. ET on April 16. Witnesses: Holden Thorp, Ph.D. editor-in-chief, Science Journals, American Association for the Advancement of Science *Declined to participate* Magdalena Skipper, Ph.D. editor-in-chief, Nature *Declined to participate* Richard Horton, […]

Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday in a New York City courthouse said he believes the judge in his hush-money trial, Juan Merchan, should recuse himself as jury selection continues. Claiming he is not guilty, President Trump called the trial a “disgrace” and demanded the man he called a “Trump-hating judge” step down from the […]

The high court hears whether obstruction charges against Jan. 6 defendants should stick in a determination that could impact former President Donald Trump’s federal election case at 10 a.m. ET on April 16.

The House Oversight Committee National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs Subcommittee holds a hearing on “National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs” at 10 a.m. ET on April 16. Witnesses: Ken Cuccinelli, Senior Fellow for Immigration and Homeland Security, Center for Renewing America Bill Waybourn, Sheriff, Tarrant County, Texas Mike Chapman, Sherriff, Loudoun County, Virginia

House GOP Leadership holds the weekly press conference at 10 a.m. ET on April 16.

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland testifies to the House Appropriations Committee in the budget hearing at 10 a.m. ET on April 16.

The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) holds a hearing on “The CCP’s Role in the Fentanyl Crisis” at 8:00 a.m. ET on April 16. Witnesses The Honorable William P. Barr, 77th and 85th United States Attorney General Mr. Ray Donovan, former Chief of Operations, Drug Enforcement Administration Mr. David Luckey, RAND […]

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testifies to the House Committee on Homeland Security’s budget hearing at 10 a.m. ET on April 16.

Former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial on hush money payments to an adult entertainment actress in New York continues on April 16. President Trump is charged with falsifying business records to conceal the payments. 8:00 a.m. ET—Begin monitoring for departures 9:30 a.m. ET—Start of court proceedings

Former President Donald Trump described the current hush-money trial in New York City as a “scam” and “election interference” after the first day of jury selection on Monday. President Trump claimed he is being politically prosecuted through this and other trials, and also said to reporters that the judge in the case, Juan Meacham, may […]

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and national security adviser Jake Sullivan conduct a briefing at 1:30 p.m. ET on April 15.

Hannah Gutierrez, the armorer on the “Rust” movie set, is sentenced starting at 12:30 p.m. ET on April 15 for involuntary manslaughter over the 2021 fatal shooting of the Western movie’s cinematographer Halyna Hutchins by actor Alec Baldwin during filming in New Mexico.

Former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial on charges of falsifying business records to conceal hush money payments to an adult entertainment actress begins in New York on April 15 with jury selection. 8:00 a.m. ET—Begin monitoring for departures 9:30 a.m. ET—Start of court proceedings

A United Nations Security Council meeting is convened on the “situation in the Middle East” at 3:45 p.m. ET on April 14.   SPEAKERS: Secretary General COUNCIL MEMBERS Guyana Sierra Leone Slovenia United States Mozambique Algeria Japan France United Kingdom Ecuador Republic of Korea Switzerland Russian Federation China Malta (President) RULE 37 Israel Islamic Republic […]

Former President Donald Trump held a rally in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, on April 13. Here is President Trump’s Full Speech at the rally.

View of Tel Aviv skyline in Central Israel on April 14. Israel said on Saturday, April 13, that a salvo of Iranian pilotless aircraft had been launched at it and that defense systems were poised to shoot them down or to sound sirens ordering residents in any threatened areas to take shelter.

Former President Donald Trump stopped at the Chick-fil-A in Vine City, Atlanta, Georgia, and greeted supporters and employees there on April 10. This video captures the moment that Michaelah Montgomery, a political consultant and founder of Conserve the Culture, expressed her support for the former president and President Trump gave her a smile and a […]

Former President Donald Trump holds a rally in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, at 7:00 p.m. ET on April 13.

The Settlement Project of Southern California, a freedom and peace advocacy group, holds a leadership seminar on April 13 to discuss “The Battle for America: Protecting our Future with a More Perfect Union.” Agenda: 10:00 Invocation, pledge of allegiance, national anthem, conference welcome and introduction. Lecture 1: Contrasting the French and American revolutions,  co-taught David […]

Rep. Mike Garcia (R-Calif.) criticized FBI Director Christopher Wray’s handling of border security during a House Appropriations Committee hearing on Thursday, telling the bureau chief, “I don’t trust you to protect us.” Mr. Garcia accused Mr. Wray of being “passive” when it comes to border security, and questioned his leadership and ability to help set […]

Former President Donald Trump holds a media availability at 4:15 p.m. ET on April 12, alongside House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) at the presidential candidate’s Florida resort. Mr. Johnson had a tough time managing his fractious and narrow majority in his first half-year on the job and currently faces an ouster threat from […]

President Joe Biden delivers a virtual keynote speech at the 2024 Annual National Action Network Convention at 2:45 p.m. ET on Friday.

The House Armed Services Committee holds a hearing at 9:00 a.m. ET on April 12 to review the fiscal year 2025 budget request for missile defense and missile defeat programs. Witnesses: John D. Hill, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space and Missile Defense, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Lt. Gen. […]

Former CBS investigative reporter Catherine Herridge led witness testimony on Thursday at a House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government hearing on “Fighting for a Free Press: Protecting Journalists and Their Sources.” Ms. Herridge was held in contempt and subjected to fines of $800 per day for refusing to reveal her sources for […]

Journalist Catherine Herridge spoke out Thursday about how after her termination, her former employer, CBS, seized her documents and journalistic files, including confidential source information. Ms. Herridge was speaking at a House Judiciary Subcommittee centering on press freedom and protection, where she called the CBS move “an attack on investigative journalism.” The award-winning investigative reporter […]

Rep. Kelly Armstrong, (R-N.D.) and journalist Sharyl Attkisson discussed an apparent double-standard in cases where either the government or reporters wish to protect their informational sources during a Wednesday House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing. The hearing, titled “Fighting for a Free Press: Protecting Journalists and their Sources,” centered on The Press Act and safeguards for journalists […]

The House Armed Services Committee holds a hearing at 3:30 p.m. ET on April 11 to “review the U.S. defense intelligence enterprise’s posture and examine current capabilities and efforts to counter the People’s Republic of China.” Witnesses: The Honorable Milancy D. Harris, Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence & Security U.S. Department of Defense […]

Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Christopher Wray testifies to the House Appropriations Committee’s budget hearing at 2 p.m. ET on April 11.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida toasted closer US–Japan relations with a few words from the Star Trek television series at a Wednesday evening White House dinner in his honor. The Japanese Prime Minister also joked of his fondness for a phrase used by President John F. Kennedy during a White House luncheon with Japanese Prime […]