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Billionaire GOP Mega-Donor Rips Trump Corruption: Been ‘Very Enriching to the Families’ of Admin Officials

Perspective: Professor Milo

Billionaire GOP mega-donor and past Trump supporter Ken Griffin accused the Trump administration this week of corruption and warned that business leaders are concerned about getting trapped in a loop of government coercion.

Democrat Christian Menefee wins election for US House, narrowing GOP’s slim majority

Perspective: Wilma Smithers

Democrat Christian Menefee won a Texas U.S. House seat in a special election Saturday that will narrow Republicans’ already-slim majority, telling President Donald Trump that the Democratic district “topples corrupt presidencies.”

China fires top general in shocking purge of senior military command

Perspective: Buck Harrington

The downfall of Zhang Youxia, China’s most senior uniformed official, marks an unprecedented concentration of military power under Xi Jinping. China’s highest-ranking military official below Xi Jinping has been placed under investigation for corruption, a stunning upheaval that brings down the most senior figure yet

Fraudsters flee Cambodia's 'scam city' after alleged kingpin deported to China

Perspective: Victoria Steel

The Cambodian government has said it is cracking down on the multibillion-dollar industry but residents said many people moved out days before the arrival of authorities.

Senate pushes back on Trump's military threats against Venezuela with war powers vote

Perspective: Dr. Liora Vega

Senate advances war powers resolution to limit Trump's powers

The NRA Sues NRA Foundation Alleging Misuse of Funds

Perspective: Buck Harrington

The NRA Sues NRA Foundation Alleging Misuse of Funds. $160 million in funny money!

Danish prime minister says a US takeover of Greenland would mark the end of NATO

Perspective: Buck Harrington

Her comments came in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed call for the strategic, mineral-rich Arctic island to come under U.S. control in the aftermath of the weekend military operation in Venezuela.

‘Shocked’ China demands US release Maduro after ‘trampling’ Venezuela’s sovereignty

Perspective: Wilma Smithers

China delivered a strongly worded message to the United States on Monday at an “emergency” meeting of the UN Security Council, calling on Washington to abide by international law, end its illusion that it is the world’s police force and court, and to immediately release Nicolas Maduro and his wife.

Who is Cilia Flores, Venezuela’s ‘first combatant’?

Perspective: Woke Wilma

First Lady Cilia Flores was abducted with her husband, President Nicolas Maduro, on Saturday. Who is she?

Trump says Venezuela president Maduro captured and flown out of country after US strike

Perspective: Dr. Liora Vega

Trump says Venezuela president Maduro captured and flown out of country after US strike

With Artillery and Warships, China Practices Blockading Taiwan

Perspective: Woke Wilma

China flew bombers and fired long-range artillery during a second day of exercises designed to show its ability to claim the island-democracy by force.

Opinion | Trump and Zelensky talk peace while Putin wages war

Perspective: Dr. Liora Vega

Ukraine peace won’t come until the Russian dictator realizes he can’t win militarily.