Global Scandals & Controversies - Page 8

United Kingdom September 17, 2023

'Catch Me If You Can'-style conman exposed after decades of bizarre lies, scams: report

Jody Francis Oliver was an unemployed married dad living in the U.K. who was discovered to be a prolific liar who swindled millions of dollars from people using false identities.

Europe September 16, 2023

Ex-Finland PM Sanna Marin, who went viral for raunchy dance video, sparks furor with early exit

Former Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin is facing criticism following her seemingly abrupt announcement that she is leaving politics to work for a London nonprofit.

Hunter Biden September 14, 2023

Ramaswamy calls Hunter Biden gun charges a 'smokescreen': The 'real problem' is the Biden family's finances

GOP hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy slammed the new Hunter Biden indictment as a "smokescreen" for more serious financial crimes allegedly committed by the B family

Politics September 14, 2023

House Republicans push to condemn New Mexico gov for 'blatantly violating' Second Amendment

House Republicans on Thursday introduced a resolution condemning Democratic New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham for "subverting" the Second Amendment with her now-blocked gun carry ban.

Kevin McCarthy September 14, 2023

CNN declares McCarthy pushed 'unproven claims' on Biden impeachment inquiry, quietly admits they were 'true'

CNN was pummeled by critics for asserting that House Speaker Kevin McCarthy peddled "unproven claims" about President Biden while acknowledging much of what he said was "true."

Politics September 11, 2023

California mayor spanked with a paddle by drag queen

The Burbank, California mayor denied there were children present at a Democrat fundraiser where he was spanked by a drag queen on Saturday.

Politics September 11, 2023

New Mexico Gov. Grisham swipes at fellow Democrat who called her gun carry ban unconstitutional

The governor of New Mexico fired back at a California House member after the Golden State Democrat called the blue governor's gun carry ban unconstitutional.

Politics August 17, 2023

Interior secretary accused of 'apparent ethical breaches' over oil and gas drilling ban

A government watchdog organization filed an IG complaint against Interior Secretary Deb Haaland alleging "apparent ethical breaches" regarding an oil and gas drilling ban.

Joe Biden August 12, 2023

Biden's Weather Channel sitdown is the latest softball interview to avoid Hunter drama, corruption allegations

President Biden has been able to avoid any questions about the controversies plaguing his son Hunter in an interview setting since early May.

Justice Department August 11, 2023

CNN's Dana Bash decries DOJ lacking 'humanity' for 'stringing along' Hunter Biden: 'That's not really fair'

"Inside Politics" host Dana Bash complained the DOJ's appointment of a special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe lacks "humanity" for the First Family.

Politics August 11, 2023

Republicans blast 'coverup' of Hunter Biden special counsel appointment: 'Something’s not right'

High-ranking GOP lawmakers torched Attorney General Merrick Garland's appointment of U.S. Attorney David Weiss to investigate the president's son.