Politics

TL/DR - During summations at Donald Trump’s criminal trial, his lawyer, Todd Blanche, suggested that Trump could face prison if convicted, a move prosecutors deemed as evoking sympathy for the defendant. The judge found this remark "outrageous". The closing argument from the prosecutors is yet to be delivered, after which jury deliberations will…

TL/DR - U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake has been touting Hungary's policies on abortion and family growth as models for America. She has praised the nation's pro-family policies, including tax breaks for families with multiple children, and suggested that the U.S. adopt similar measures. However, critics argue that Hungary's policies, which…

TL/DR - In a 2014 meeting at the Oval Office, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the future of Gaza, a Palestinian state, and an Iranian nuclear deal with President Barack Obama, in a tone Obama found condescending. After the encounter, when asked by an aide how the meeting went, Obama reportedly responded by saying that…

TL/DR - Richard Grenell, a former ambassador to Germany and acting national intelligence chief, is rumored to be a potential candidate for a top foreign policy job in a potential second Trump administration. Grenell has faced criticism for his aggressive tactics and communications work for foreign clients, particularly in the Balkans where he has…