Max Azzarello, 37, dead after lighting himself on fire in designated protest area outside of Donald Trump’s trial

THE man who lit himself ablaze on Friday afternoon outside the Lower Manhattan courtroom where Donald Trump’s trial is being held has reportedly died. Max Azzarello, of St. Augustine, Florida, remained on fire for about three minutes while first responders attempted to get to him in the designated protest area. 7 Max Azzarello of St. … Read more

EU’s Michel tells Trump ‘get the facts straight’ on Ukraine funding – POLITICO

“Why isn’t Europe giving more money to help Ukraine? Why is it that the United States is over $100 Billion … into the Ukraine War more than Europe, and we have an Ocean between us as separation!” Trump wrote in post on social media. Michel did not let the comment slide. “The numbers speak for … Read more

Ken Griffin’s Citadel rips Truth Social exec Devin Nunes in short-selling feud

Ken Griffin’s Citadel Securities lambasted Devin Nunes, the CEO of Truth Social’s parent company, as a “proverbial loser” after the former Republican congressman blamed Wall Street market makers for Trump Media and Technology Group’s tanking stock price. The war of words was triggered by a letter Nunes sent to the Nasdaq Stock Market on Thursday … Read more

Trump jury search turns to alternates, as opening statements near in “hush money” trial

Trump trial next steps after full jury seated What happens now that Trump’s “hush money” trial has a full jury? 04:21 The judge in former President Donald Trump’s New York criminal trial has said he wants opening statements in the case delivered on Monday. In order to do that, he’ll need to seat up to … Read more

Taiwan Strait may face ‘political tsunami’ in 2025 but young hearts can save the day: mainland China journal

Lai might adopt “low profile” and “moderate” cross-strait policies after taking office next month, and was unlikely to declare “de jure Taiwan independence” any time soon, the article said. But, in the long term, Lai might bring “high” risks such as decoupling with the mainland economy, and even “very high” risks of “causing major accidental … Read more

‘Why isn’t Europe giving more money to help Ukraine?’ – POLITICO

In raw numbers, the United States dwarfs the amount of military aid sent by any European country. “Why can’t Europe equalize or match the money put in by the United States of America in order to help a Country in desperate need?” Trump railed on his Truth Social platform. “As everyone agrees, Ukrainian Survival and … Read more

competitiveness and Bolshewokism – POLITICO

In this episode we unpack the EU’s new buzzword and the main point of discussion at this week’s European Council summit: competitiveness. We also bring you another new buzzword from Brussels this week: Bolshewokism. Host Sarah Wheaton is joined by POLITICO’s chief Brussels correspondent, Barbara Moens, to recap the leaders’ summit and their attempt to … Read more

Why Donald Trump ‘hates Ukraine’ – POLITICO

Zelenskyy has asked Trump to come to Ukraine to see what Russia did to the country with his own eyes. With a $60 billion military aid bill stalled in Congress, his office has been wooing Republicans, trying to persuade them that helping Ukraine is in America’s national interest. “I don’t believe anybody who represents the … Read more

Biden and Trump vie for answers – POLITICO

How will responses to the confrontation between Israel, its allies and Iran redefine the line that divides Donald Trump and Joe Biden? Host Anne McElvoy talks to Kim Darroch, the former British ambassador to Washington and former U.K. national security adviser, about the scenarios facing President Biden and what Trump might do if he returns … Read more