Current Events and Politics

Recent news highlights Trump-backed Republican flipping House seat, Russia launching ICBM toward Ukraine, and calls for President Biden to resign. Several other political and social issues are discussed.

John Oliver offers to pay Justice Clarence Thomas to resign from Supreme Court

John Oliver offers to pay Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas $1 million annually to resign from the high court, doubling down on his initial offer.

House Speaker Mike Johnson's Refusal to Resign

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) refuses to resign after being urged to do so by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) who is now cosponsoring Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's motion to oust him from speakership. Johnson defends his position and decision not to resign.

Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry to Resign

Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry to resign after creation of transitional presidential council due to surging unrest and violence by criminal gangs in Haiti's capital.