Trump kicks off 2024 White House bid - and says he's 'more committed than ever'

Donald Trump indicted in New York, a first for a former US president

Donald Trump has been indicted in New York for charges that stem from payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign

Indictment of Donald J. Trump: 'Court & prosecutors will try to treat this like a normal case'

Donald Trump indicted by grand jury over hush money; calls it ‘political persecution’ |Oneindia News

On Thursday, a New York grand jury indicted former US President Donald Trump over hush money payments made to an adult film star during his 2016 campaign. This makes him the first former US president to face criminal charges. But reports revealed that the charges have not been made public. #DonaldTrump #StormyDaniels #DonaldTrumpIndictment ~PR.151~ED.155~HT.98~

Rand Paul Blocks Josh Hawley’s Attempt to Ban TikTok in the US

Rand Paul Blocks , Josh Hawley’s Attempt , to Ban TikTok in the US. Rand Paul Blocks , Josh Hawley’s Attempt , to Ban TikTok in the US. NBC reports that divisions have emerged on Capitol Hill in the ongoing debate over banning TikTok. NBC reports that divisions have emerged on Capitol Hill in the ongoing debate over banning TikTok. The opposition has reportedly created new challenges for lawmakers looking to ban the popular Chinese-owned app in the United States. The opposition has reportedly created new challenges for lawmakers looking to ban the popular Chinese-owned app in the United States. On March 30, Republican Senator Josh Hawley (Missouri) sought to pass his bill to ban TikTok by unanimous consent. On March 30, Republican Senator Josh Hawley (Missouri) sought to pass his bill to ban TikTok by unanimous consent. However, fellow Republican Senator Rand Paul (Kentucky) objected to the bill. If Republicans want to continuously lose elections for generations, they should pass this bill to ban TikTok, a social media app used by 150 million people, primarily young Americans. , Rand Paul, Republican Senator, via NBC. If Republicans want to continuously lose elections for generations, they should pass this bill to ban TikTok, a social media app used by 150 million people, primarily young Americans. , Rand Paul, Republican Senator, via NBC. Have faith that our desire for freedom is strong enough to survive a few dance videos, Rand Paul, Republican Senator, via NBC. NBC reports that Hawley expressed disbelief at Paul's argument to defend his objection. I have never before heard on this floor a defense of the right to spy, Josh Hawley, Republican Senator, via NBC. I didn’t realize that the First Amendment contained a right to espionage, Josh Hawley, Republican Senator, via NBC. NBC reports that the intraparty clash comes as several other bipartisan bills also look to prohibit TikTok in the U.S. NBC reports that the intraparty clash comes as several other bipartisan bills also look to prohibit TikTok in the U.S. The White House has backed one of those bills, which would give the commerce secretary the power to ban any foreign apps that pose a threat to national security. The White House has backed one of those bills, which would give the commerce secretary the power to ban any foreign apps that pose a threat to national security

This Day in History: President Reagan Is Shot

This Day in History: , President Reagan Is Shot. March 30, 1981. Outside of a Washington D.C. hotel, 25-year-old John Hinckley Jr. fired six shots at the president, hitting him once in the chest. Press Secretary James Brady, Secret Service agent Timothy McCarthy and D.C. policeman Thomas Delahaney were also hit. As Hinckley was overpowered, Reagan was rushed to the trauma center at George Washington University Hospital. As he was prepared for surgery, Reagan quipped to First Lady Nancy, "Honey, I forgot to duck.". The president returned to the White House less than two weeks later. Found "not guilty by reason of insanity," Hinkley was institutionalized until 2016 and now lives in Colonial Williamsburg, PA

Northern Ireland raises threat level to 'Severe' ahead of Joe Biden's visit|Oneindia News*

The terrorism threat level in Northern Ireland has been raised from “substantial” to “severe” just days before a potential visit to the country by US President Joe Biden. But the White House has said that the change won’t alter the President’s plans. The move, based on an MI5 intelligence assessment, follows a rise in dissident republican activity, including a recent gun attack on a top police officer. This reverses a downgrade in Northern Ireland's terror threat level last March - its first change for 12 years. #Ireland#Irelandtheatlevel#Goodfridayagreement

White House Says Israel Likely To Abandon Planned Overhaul of Judicial System

White House Says Israel, Likely To Abandon Planned , Overhaul of Judicial System. NBC reports that the Biden administration believes that Israel's government will likely abandon its plan to overhaul the judicial system amid widespread protests and strikes. NBC reports that the Biden administration believes that Israel's government will likely abandon its plan to overhaul the judicial system amid widespread protests and strikes. On March 27, Netanyahu announced that a vote on the proposed changes would be postponed. . While the postponement brought an end to strikes, the protests have continued. . Critics warn that the plan would not only weaken the power of the judicial system, it would remove a crucial check on executive power. . The plan would have allowed a majority of the Knesset to overturn Supreme Court rulings, which would have effectively eliminated the power of the judicial branch. John Kirby, a White House National Security Council spokesman, said that Biden has urged Netanyahu to , “design a way forward that was based on compromise and that could result in that sort of consensus support.”. But he was very clear, and it really does come from a position of respect and friendship for Israel and everything that Israel stands for, John Kirby, White House National Security Council spokesman, via NBC. NBC reports that the controversy in Israel comes as democracies and autocracies are clashing over primacy. This ongoing battle means that the Biden administration cannot afford to allow a U.S. ally to abandon the checks and balances that serve as a foundation for democracy. This ongoing battle means that the Biden administration cannot afford to allow a U.S. ally to abandon the checks and balances that serve as a foundation for democracy. NBC reports that some officials in both the U.S. and Israel have accused Biden of failing to issue a straight forward condemnation of the planned judicial overhaul.

Thousands Without Power as Northeast Digs Out From Winter Storm

Thousands Without Power , as Northeast Digs Out From Winter Storm. AP reports that the Northeast was hit with a winter storm on March 13 which lasted throughout March 14. Some areas accumulated up to 3 feet of snow. According to the National Weather Service, some of the hardest-hit areas were Peterborough, New Hampshire, and Ashby, Massachusetts. . Northern New York and the Catskill Mountains had at least 2 feet of snow. In Goffstown, New Hampshire, an inflatable sports arena dome succumbed to the weight of the snow after receiving about 15 inches. A dairy farm in Dracut, Massachusetts, lost several cows after a barn collapsed from the snow and killed them. According to PowerOutage.us, as of the morning of March 15, close to 220,000 people in the region had no power. Amid the worst of the storm on March 14, nearly 2,100 flights were canceled. Boston and New York City airports had the most cancellations. New York and Pennsylvania power crews are currently attempting to help restore power in areas of Massachusetts. . We are still expecting this to be a multiday restoration effort, Alec O’Meara, Unitil spokesperson, via statement

Arctic Outbreak Causes Rare Weather Phenomena Across US Northeast

Arctic Outbreak Causes , Rare Weather Phenomena , Across US Northeast. 'Newsweek' reports that the Northeast of the United States has experienced a number of rare cold weather phenomena amid an arctic blast. Record-breaking cold air struck New England with wind chills below negative ten degrees in New York and as low as - 60 degrees in northern Maine. On February 4, New Hampshire experienced the coldest wind chill ever recorded in U.S. history, reaching more that -108 degrees. On February 4, New Hampshire experienced the coldest wind chill ever recorded in U.S. history, reaching more that -108 degrees. The National Weather Service described the cold front as , "a historic Arctic outbreak for the modern era.". In addition to the historically low temperatures, the region also experienced a number of rare winter weather events, including frost quakes, cracking trees and sea smoke. In addition to the historically low temperatures, the region also experienced a number of rare winter weather events, including frost quakes, cracking trees and sea smoke. Frost quakes, otherwise known as cryoseisms, are just like earthquakes, which generate tremors and thunderous sensations when large cracks develop in frozen soil. Dan Skoff, KNWA News chief meteorologist, says that frost quakes can shake houses, which occurred in Arkansas late in January amid a similar weather event. The NWS also shared eerie videos of trees cracking, likely from water inside the trees freezing and expanding, which , "caused some tree damage and power outages.". The same region also experienced sea smoke, otherwise known as frost smoke or steam fog, which occurs when frigid air moves over warmer water. Sea smoke, which creates the appearance of smoke over the water and typically occurs in the Arctic, was spotted by residents in Little Compton, Rhode Island. Sea smoke, which creates the appearance of smoke over the water and typically occurs in the Arctic, was spotted by residents in Little Compton, Rhode Island

Arctic blast reached minus 78 degrees Celsius, breaking US wind-chill record

An Arctic blast that brought "frostquakes" to parts of the United States saw the country record its lowest ever wind-chill temperature, meteorologists said Saturday. Atop Mount Washington in the northeastern state of New Hampshire, the wind-chill factor reached minus 78 degrees Celsius (or - 108 F).