Donald Trump's extravagant dinner for wealthy donors at the White House raises eyebrows as the government shutdown threatens food assistance for millions. Critics liken the opulence to historical excesses of monarchs.
In a historic moment, former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has entered La Santé prison to serve a five-year sentence for criminal conspiracy linked to his 2007 campaign. Despite appealing his conviction, Sarkozy insists he is an innocent man and continues to fight against what he calls a judicial scandal.
Federal prosecutors may soon be empowered to indict Congress members without the usual legal safeguards. This controversial proposal could drastically alter the landscape of public corruption investigations, raising concerns about politicization.
Senator Chuck Schumer plans to block all Justice Department appointees until he gets clarity on Trump's controversial acceptance of a $500 million jet from Qatar, citing national security risks and political corruption.
