Day: January 19, 2024

Slovak Parliament Speaker, a close ally of populist Fico government, announces presidential run

9:17 pm January 19, 2024

The speaker of Slovakia’s Parliament, Peter Pellegrini, a close ally of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico, announced on Friday he will run for president. Pellegrini, 48, is considered a favorite in the race for the largely ceremonial post, according to public polls. Zuzana Čaputová, the country’s first female president, decided not to seek reelection. The […]

Garland denies political motives at DOJ amid Hunter case, says politics ‘not a part of our determinations’

9:16 pm January 19, 2024

Attorney General Merrick Garland insisted Friday, “We follow the facts and the law,” when asked whether the Department of Justice is handling cases in an unbiased way. CNN correspondent Evan Perez spoke to Garland about his administration of the DOJ thus far, observing, “You have appointed more special counsels than other attorneys general” and adding, “You did this because […]

House Republicans seek answers on DNA testing backlog of illegal immigrants: ‘Extremely distressing’

9:13 pm January 19, 2024

A group of House Republicans, led by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., is asking the FBI to provide details about a reported backlog in the processing of DNA tests of illegal immigrants — expressing concern about the impact it could have on national security. The lawmakers wrote to FBI Director Christopher Wray after a report in […]

Fox News Politics: South Carolina chill

9:08 pm January 19, 2024

Welcome to Fox News’ Politics newsletter with the latest political news from Washington D.C. and updates from the 2024 campaign trail. Subscribe now to get Fox News Politics newsletter in your inbox. What’s Happening? – Thousands gather in the snow in DC for the March for Life – STATE OF THE RACE: Trump lands new endorsement, […]

Prosecutors say Rays star Wander Franco referred to minor as ‘my girl,’ ‘loved’ their relationship: report

9:08 pm January 19, 2024

New reported details have emerged in the case of MLB All-Star Wander Franco and his alleged relationship with a then-14-year-old. The Tampa Bay Rays shortstop, who has been on administrative leave since August, is facing two decades in jail. According to ESPN, Dominican prosecutors say that Franco called the minor “my girl” in a WhatsApp […]