The House Oversight Committee released a video of the panel‘s lawyers addressing an empty chair after Hillary Clinton failed to appear for her scheduled deposition date in Congress‘ Epstein probe. (Credit: House Oversight Committee Republicans)
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Bill and Hillary Clinton refuse to testify on Jeffrey Epstein
(January 13, 2026)
Bill Clinton skipped testifying before the Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Tuesday and faces the possibility of being held in contempt of Congress. Hillary Clinton is scheduled to testify on Wednesday. If she does not appear, she could be held in contempt, as well.
Israeli Police Question Top Netanyahu Aide Over Leaked Document Case
(January 11, 2026)
In November 2024, the Israeli courts lifted a gag order and identified Mr. Feldstein, who was working as a military affairs spokesman for Mr. Netanyahu, as one of the suspects in the case involving the stealing, illegal holding and leaking of a classified military document to a German newspaper, Bild.
Handwritten in Arabic, the document, obtained from Gaza, appeared to lay out Hamas’s plan for psychological warfare against Israel, claiming that Hamas was in no rush to reach a deal to release hostages or to end the war. Some of the messaging aligned with Mr. Netanyahu’s own approach.
Critics said the Bild article based on the leak appeared to be part of a deliberate effort by the prime minister or his loyalists to weaken the domestic campaign for the hostages’ release and influence Israeli public opinion in favor of Mr. Netanyahu’s negotiating positions.
A fatal motorcycle accident leaves Israel‘s most serious security corruption case unresolved.
(January 9, 2026)
In this case, media consultant Tzachi Lieber is accused of acting as an intermediary for bribes between Michael Ganor, who was the representative of the German industrial engineering company ThyssenKrupp in Israel, and David Sharan, who was chief of staff to Prime Minister Netanyahu.
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The dilemma facing the system is now complex. On the one hand, allowing a new judge to render a verdict based solely on transcripts and submitted evidence is problematic, as a criminal verdict should be based on the judge‘s direct impression of the witnesses and the accused, and on their credibility.
On the other hand, having the witnesses, or some of them, re-tested by another judge is also problematic and would mean the case would drag on for years. As mentioned, this would also delay Lieber‘s required testimony in the main case against Sharan and Ganor.
Denmark summons US ambassador after Trump names Greenland envoy
“We are summoning the US ambassador to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs shortly for two reasons: to clearly state our objection and to request an explanation,” Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen told broadcaster TV2.
Løkke said any move that challenges the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark is unacceptable.
„I am deeply angered by the appointment and the statement, which I find totally unacceptable,“ he also said.
Boat Strike Revelations Draw Bipartisan Outrage, Spurring Push for Hearings as Soon as ‘Next Week’
Lawmakers from both parties were raising the term “war crime” on Monday, as pressure mounts on the Trump Administration to release military video evidence and explain the legal basis for its escalating campaign in the Caribbean.
In the Senate, the calls for oversight were coalescing around Senator Roger Wicker, the Mississippi Republican who is chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee and has already directed an inquiry to the Pentagon and pledged “vigorous oversight to determine the facts related to these circumstances.” Several Senate Democrats told TIME on Monday that they have confidence in Wicker leading the investigation into the strike, but urged him to move quickly.
Congress steps in as questions mount over who authorized a second strike at sea
PARKS: How big of a deal are these congressional investigations?
GARRETT: So legally, Congress does have real powerful levers and tools at their disposal. You know, they can call hearings. They can ask for documents, and even, you know, they have the subpoena power. But we‘ll have to wait and see how aggressive these inquiries are.
Sen. Mark Kelly: Trump and Hegseth don‘t ‚understand the Constitution‘
On Monday, the Pentagon announced an investigation into Kelly, a retired U.S. Navy fighter pilot, for possible violations of military law for appearing in the video. The video was published as legal questions swirl around the Trump administration‘s deployment of National Guard troops to U.S. cities.
While the White House has since walked back the president‘s remarks calling the Senators‘ video „seditious behavior, punishable by DEATH,“ Kelly told All Things Considered he thinks President Trump is „declaring that loyalty to the Constitution is punishable by death.“
My Statement on FBI Request for Interviews
President Trump is using the FBI as a tool to intimidate and harass Members of Congress.
Yesterday, the FBI contacted the House and Senate Sergeants at Arms requesting interviews. No amount of intimidation or harassment will ever stop us from doing our jobs and honoring our Constitution.
We swore an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. That oath lasts a lifetime, and we intend to keep it. We will not be bullied. We will never give up the ship.
President Trump is using the FBI as a tool to intimidate and harass members of Congress.
Yesterday, the FBI contacted the House and Senate Sergeants at Arms requesting interviews.
No amount of intimidation or harassment will ever stop us from doing our jobs and honoring our Constitution.
We swore an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. That oath lasts a lifetime, and we intend to keep it. We will not be bullied. We will never give up the ship.
FBI scheduling interviews with 6 lawmakers who encouraged military members to refuse ‚illegal orders‘
On Monday, the Department of War announced that it has opened a formal review into allegations of misconduct against Kelly over the video.
The Pentagon said it may even call Kelly, a retired Navy captain, back to active duty to face court-martial proceedings or other administrative actions under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). Four of the other Democrats are former military, but not retired and therefore are not subject to the UCMJ, according to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. Slotkin is a former CIA officer.
Romania summons Russian ambassador in Bucharest on Polish drones incident
(September 12, 2025)
The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) summoned the Russian ambassador to Bucharest on September 11 to convey its position of firm condemnation of the violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones, according to a ministry‘s press release.
„The Romanian side stressed that, by its gravity, implications and scope, the incident represents an unprecedented escalation, as well as a threat to the security of the citizens of an Allied state and strategic partner of Romania,“ the MAE said.
Israel in intense war on terror, Netanyahu says at scene of deadly Jerusalem attack
(September 8, 2025)
Netanyahu‘s criminal trial hearings at the Tel Aviv District Court, scheduled for Monday, were canceled after the terror shooting occurred.
Attorney-General Baharav-Miara refuses to attend her own dismissal hearing
“The hearing scheduled for today allows the government to dismiss the attorney general and any future advisor for foreign and corrupt considerations. In response to the fact that the advisor prevented illegal actions, ordered an investigation or prosecution of a coalition member, refused to halt a criminal proceeding against a sitting government member, or as part of a ‚political deal‘ to ensure the survival of the government,” she wrote.
Hearings on Ousting Attorney General and Top Hadash MK Both Scheduled for July 14
Two political explosive hearings have been scheduled by the far right and racist coalition for July 14, in proceedings that could both set historical precedents. On that day, the Knesset will meet to vote on expelling Hadash-Ta’al faction chair Ayman Odeh from parliament, while a ministerial committee is also scheduled to hold a hearing on firing embattled Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.
Obligations of Israel in relation to the Presence and Activities of the United Nations, Other International Organizations and Third States in and in relation to the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Request for Advisory Opinion)
Monday 28 April 2025
10 a.m.-10.15 a.m. Opening of the oral proceedings
10.15 a.m.-10.45 a.m. United Nations
10.45 a.m.-11.30 a.m. Palestine
11.30 a.m.-11.45 a.m. Break
11.45 a.m.-1 p.m. Palestine (continued)
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3 p.m.-4 p.m. Palestine (end)
4 p.m.-4.15 p.m. Break
4.15 p.m.-5 p.m. Egypt
5 p.m.-5.30 p.m. Malaysia
Tuesday 29 April 2025
10 a.m.-10.30 a.m. South Africa
10.30 a.m.-11 a.m. Algeria
11 a.m.-11.30 a.m. Saudi Arabia
11.30 a.m.-11.45 a.m. Break
11.45 a.m.-12.15 p.m. Belgium
12.15 p.m.-12.45 p.m. Colombia
***
3 p.m.-3.30 p.m. Bolivia
3.30 p.m.-4 p.m. Brazil
4 p.m.-4.15 p.m. Break
4.15 p.m.-4.45 p.m. Chile
4.45 p.m.-5.15 p.m. Spain
Wednesday 30 April 2025
10 a.m.-10.30 a.m. United States of America
10.30 a.m.-11 a.m. Russian Federation
11 a.m.-11.30 a.m. France
11.30 a.m.-11.45 a.m. Break
11.45 a.m.-12.15 p.m. Hungary
12.15 p.m.-12.45 p.m. Indonesia
***
3 p.m.-3.30 p.m. Türkiye
3.30 p.m.-4 p.m. Iran
4 p.m.-4.30 p.m. Jordan
4.30 p.m.-4.45 p.m. Break
4.45 p.m.-5.15 p.m. Kuwait
5.15 p.m.-5.45 p.m. Luxembourg
Thursday 1 May 2025
10 a.m.-10.30 a.m. Maldives
10.30 a.m.-11 a.m. Mexico
11 a.m.-11.15 a.m. Break
11.15 a.m.-11.45 a.m. Namibia
11.45 a.m.-12.15 p.m. Norway
***
3 p.m.-3.30 p.m. Pakistan
3.30 p.m.-4 p.m. Panama
4 p.m.-4.30 p.m. Poland
4.30 p.m.-4.45 p.m. Break
4.45 p.m.-5.15 p.m. Qatar
5.15 p.m.-5.45 p.m. United Kingdom
Friday 2 May 2025
10 a.m.-10.30 a.m. China
10.30 a.m.-11 a.m. Senegal
11 a.m.-11.30 a.m. Slovenia
11.30 a.m.-11.45 a.m. Break
11.45 a.m.-12.15 p.m. Sudan
12.15 p.m.-12.45 p.m. Switzerland
12.45 p.m.-1.15 p.m. Comoros
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3 p.m.-3.30 p.m. Tunisia
3.30 p.m.-4 p.m. Vanuatu
4 p.m.-4.30 p.m. League of Arab States
4.30 p.m.-4.45 p.m. Break
4.45 p.m.-5.15 p.m. Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
5.15 p.m.-5.45 p.m. African Union
Internationale Gerichtshof beginnt heute mit der Anhörung der Argumente der Staaten zu in Palästina tätigen Organisationen
(April 28, 2025)
Der Internationale Gerichtshof (IGH) beginnt heute, Montag, mit öffentlichen Anhörungen zur Vorlage eines Gutachtens über die Verpflichtungen des israelischen Besatzungsregimes gegenüber der UNO, ihren Agenturen und Körperschaften in den besetzten palästinensischen Gebieten.
Israel seems set on destroying system of international law compliance, ICJ hears
Earlier in her 30-minute opening submission to the court, the UN undersecretary general for legal affairs, Elinor Hammarskjöld, opted for a full-throated assertion of the immunities and privileges of the UN and its subsidiary bodies under the UN charter and 1946 convention on UN privileges.
She said Israel had no right unilaterally to declare UN bodies were not impartial and so deny cooperation or aid, adding: “When the basic elements of this [the charter’s] legal framework are not observed, the very nature of the work of the organisation on behalf of its member states is in jeopardy.”
Palestine presents case at ICJ on Israel‘s attacks on UN agencies
The case was prompted by Israeli bills outlawing the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (Unrwa) in October 2024, an event that sparked global outrage and calls for unseating Israel from the UN due to accusations that it violated the founding UN charter, particularly the privileges and immunities enjoyed by UN agencies.
The ICJ hearings coincide with Israel’s continuing its ban on humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip since 2 March (over 50 days) and the intensification of military attacks that have killed hundreds of civilians since the collapse of ceasefire on 18 March.
Public hearing on the request for an advisory opinion on the Obligations of Israel in relation to the Presence and Activities of the United Nations, Other International Organizations and Third States in and in relation to the Occupied Palestinian Territory
Monday 28 April 2025
Obligations of Israel in relation to the Presence and Activities of the United Nations, Other International Organizations and Third States in and in relation to the Occupied Palestinian Territory – Public hearings – 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Israel’s restrictions on UN agencies in Gaza highlighted at world court
(April 28, 2025)
The purpose of the hearings at the ICJ all this week is to establish what’s known as an “advisory opinion” on Israel’s obligations as the occupying power in Gaza and the wider OPT, in accordance with the UN Charter.
It follows a meeting of the UN General Assembly in December where Member States voted 137 to 12 to seek the view of the ICJ’s 15 judges, amid ongoing Israeli bombardment and dramatic aid shortages across Gaza.
Judge in Abrego Garcia case says there’s no evidence Trump administration is following her orders
“I do need evidence in this regard because to date what the record shows is nothing has been done,” US District Judge Paula Xinis said in a tense hearing Tuesday afternoon in Greenbelt, Maryland.
Xinis said she was unsatisfied with the sworn statements she’s been getting each day from Trump administration officials detailing what the government has been doing to carry out her directive.
She wants discovery, she told a Justice Department attorney, “to determine whether you are abiding by the court order. My court orders.”
Sudan tells top UN court that UAE is breaching genocide convention by funding rebels
(April 10, 2025)
Sudan has told the United Nations’ top court that the United Arab Emirates is breaching the genocide convention by arming and funding the rebel paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces
At High Court, petitioner acuses Netanyahu of trying to turn Shin Bet into ‘the Stasi’
Head of the Movement for Quality Government in Israel, attorney Eliad Shraga, accuses the prime minister and the government of trying to turn the Shin Bet domestic security agency into “the Stasi,” the feared secret police force in Communist East Germany.
Addressing the High Court of Justice in the hearing over the government’s firing of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, Shraga also alleges that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks to install a new head of the service who would be specifically loyal to him.
High Court hearing on firing Shin Bet chief to be broadcast live
The hearing will begin at 9 a.m. and will be broadcast on the Supreme Court’s website and the Judicial Authority’s YouTube channel.
Four opposition parties and four government watchdog groups filed petitions against Bar’s dismissal, arguing that since the Shin Bet is one of the agencies investigating the Qatargate affair involving alleged wrongdoing by Netanyahu’s aides, the decision to fire Bar was tainted by a conflict of interest and by ulterior, political motives.
Netanyahu to High Court: ‚Intervention in Ronen Bar‘s dismissal would harm state security‘
The High Court of Justice‘s intervention in the dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar would harm the security of the state, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu argued on Sunday in his response to a High Court petition to cancel the dismissal. The response came two days prior to a consequential court hearing on Tuesday on the legality of Bar’s removal.
Qatargate: Third journalist summoned to give open testimony to police
After Israeli journalists Nir Dvori and Suleiman Maswadeh were summoned by police this morning to give open testimony in the ongoing Qatargate probe, Channel 13 reports that a third journalist, Israel Hayom’s political commentator Shirit Avitan Cohen, has also been summoned.
The three are not suspects in the case, and were instead summoned as individuals with knowledge of the events.
Jerusalem Post editor suspected of receiving ‘benefit’ from Qatar in exchange for positive coverage, AG and state attorney say
(Today, 11:48 am)
Klein is the only journalist to be questioned under caution regarding the Qatargate scandal so far.
“In the framework of his testimony, a significant suspicion was formed that the journalist was, together with the prime minister’s aides, part of the mechanism of receiving benefits from Qatar in exchange for advancing Qatar’s interests,” they add.