Executive - Page 947

February 13, 2024

Former chief of staff to Illinois House Speaker receives prison time for lying under oath

A federal judge in Chicago has sentenced a former chief of staff to longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to two and a half years in prison for lying under oath.

February 13, 2024

Arkansas teen charged with capital murder in triple homicide case

A 15-year-old boy in central Arkansas is facing charges of capital murder after three people were found shot dead at a home where a fire occurred, authorities say.

February 13, 2024

Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to be released after being granted parole

Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been granted parole after serving a prison sentence for corruption and abuse of power, officials say.

February 13, 2024

Biden garners 67K TikTok followers on first day using Chinese-owned app he banned over security concerns

President Biden's campaign account on TikTok surpassed 67,000 followers in the first day after he banned the app for federal employees in 2022.

February 13, 2024

Thai lawmakers consider ban on recreational marijuana 2 years after legalization

Thailand, two years after legalizing cannabis, is considering a crackdown on recreational use due to concerns about accessibility to children and rising crime.

February 13, 2024

Trump could ride Special Counsel's report all the way to the White House but only if he avoids these potholes

Special Counsel Hur's report calling out President Biden's diminished mental capacity has shaken up the White House. Now, former President Trump has a real opening to win reelection.

February 13, 2024

Cancel culture in Congress dates back to John Quincy Adams, who refused to be gagged

As Jared Cohen reveals in his new book, "Life After Power," former President John Quincy Adams went on to serve in Congress — and encountered cancel culture when he railed against slavery.

February 13, 2024

Jordan's King Abdullah meeting with Biden highlights US ally's dilemma in Israel-Hamas war

Following Monday's meeting between President Biden and Jordan's King Abdullah, the U.S. ally is looking to end the Israel-Hamas war by pushing for a cease-fire.

February 13, 2024

University of Minnesota student claims she was left to die by community adviser: lawsuit

University of Minnesota student Genevieve Lizotte is suing the school and an apartment owner after she says staff did nothing when she nearly died from a sepsis infection

February 12, 2024

RFK Jr: Jill Biden should suggest Joe step aside if his cognitive abilities are diminished

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., a Democratic Party scion and independent presidential candidate, sounded off on 'Jesse Watters Primetime' after the Hur report was released.