President Biden deviates from liberal left, urges Dems to take a tougher stance on crime

President Joe Biden’s recent decision regarding a local crime law conveys a nationwide message to his fellow Democrats regarding his stance on addressing the GOP’s accusations of increasing crime rates in the country. For the past three years, Democrats have largely prioritized police reform, especially since the George Floyd protests reignited a national conversation about race and law enforcement, NBC News reported. However, with the … Continue reading President Biden deviates from liberal left, urges Dems to take a tougher stance on crime

In a letter addressed to the UN, left-wing org. allege that pro-life legislation violates international human rights law

On Thursday, close to 200 human rights organizations with left-leaning affiliations wrote to the United Nations (U.N.), claiming that the United States has breached international human rights law.  This accusation arises from some states passing legislation safeguarding fetuses from abortion in response to the Supreme Court’s Dobbs ruling, the Breitbart News organization reported. The 53-page letter states, “As the US has revoked the established constitutional … Continue reading In a letter addressed to the UN, left-wing org. allege that pro-life legislation violates international human rights law

Doctor: Lesion removed from Biden’s chest was cancerous

A skin lesion removed from President Joe Biden’s chest last month was a basal cell carcinoma — a common form of skin cancer — his doctor said Friday, adding that no further treatment was required. Dr. Kevin O’Connor, the White House doctor who has served as Biden’s longtime physician, said “all cancerous tissue was successfully removed” during the president’s routine physical on Feb. 16. Biden, … Continue reading Doctor: Lesion removed from Biden’s chest was cancerous

Mississippi passes bill restricting electric car dealerships

The Mississippi Senate gave final approval Thursday to a bill to restrict electric car manufacturers from opening new brick-and-mortar dealerships in the state unless they comply with the same laws traditional carmakers follow. The legislation, introduced in the House by Republican Rep. Trey Lamar of Senatobia, now heads to Republican Gov. Tate Reeves, who has not indicated whether he will sign it. On the Senate … Continue reading Mississippi passes bill restricting electric car dealerships

Rep. George Santos under investigation by House Ethics panel

The House Ethics Committee announced Thursday it is launching an investigation into embattled Republican Rep. George Santos, the New York congressman whose lies and embellishments about his resume and personal life have drawn deep scrutiny. The investigation appears to be far reaching. It seeks to determine whether Santos “may have engaged in unlawful activity with respect to his 2022 congressional campaign” among other actions, the … Continue reading Rep. George Santos under investigation by House Ethics panel

Putin Orders New Rules for Defense Firms in Case of Martial Law

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree Friday laying out new rules for tightening control of companies that fail to fulfill defense contracts in the event martial law is imposed, the latest step in the Kremlin’s preparations for militarizing the economy as its invasion of Ukraine stretches into a second year. Under the decree, the state would get the power to take over firms that … Continue reading Putin Orders New Rules for Defense Firms in Case of Martial Law

Florida bill would require bloggers who write about governor to register with the state

Florida Sen. Jason Brodeur (R-Lake Mary) wants bloggers who write about Gov. Ron DeSantis, Attorney General Ashley Moody, and other members of the Florida executive cabinet or legislature to register with the state or face fines. Brodeur’s proposal, Senate Bill 1316: Information Dissemination, would require any blogger writing about government officials to register with the Florida Office of Legislative Services or the Commission on Ethics. … Continue reading Florida bill would require bloggers who write about governor to register with the state

China Increasingly Seen as Antagonist in Diplomatic Talks Around the World

When the top diplomats of four major Asia-Pacific nations met here in the Indian capital on Friday to discuss issues in the region, one had a direct message for the behemoth whose shadow loomed over the talk. China must “act under the international institutions, standards and laws” to avoid conflict, Yoshimasa Hayashi, the foreign minister of Japan, said on a public panel that included his … Continue reading China Increasingly Seen as Antagonist in Diplomatic Talks Around the World

G20 talks end in India with no consensus on Ukraine war

G20 talks end in India with no consensus on Ukraine war Top diplomats from the Group of 20 industrialized and developing nations ended their contentious meeting in New Delhi on Thursday with no consensus on the Ukraine war, India’s foreign minister said, as discussions of the war and China’s widening global influence dominated much of the talks. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said there were “divergences” on the … Continue reading G20 talks end in India with no consensus on Ukraine war

Republicans say Biden FAA nominee is ‘not qualified’ for the job

Senate Republicans on Wednesday bashed President Biden’s pick to lead the Federal Aviation Administration, accusing him of not being qualified to head the agency.  In his first confirmation hearing since Biden, 80, nominated him for the post nearly eight months ago, Phil Washington was grilled by Republicans on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, who called out his lack of experience in … Continue reading Republicans say Biden FAA nominee is ‘not qualified’ for the job

Senate kills Biden ESG investment rule in stunning rebuke

The Senate on Wednesday passed a disapproval resolution, formally killing a Biden administration Department of Labor rule that encourages private retirement plan fiduciaries to consider environment, social and governance (ESG) factors when making investment decisions for over 150 million Americans. The measure, which only required a simple majority to pass, passed the threshold in a 50-46 vote. The House of Representatives passed it Tuesday in … Continue reading Senate kills Biden ESG investment rule in stunning rebuke

Boris Johnson says he will find it hard to vote for Rishi Sunak’s Brexit deal

Boris Johnson has said he will find it “very difficult” to vote for Rishi Sunak’s new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland The former prime minister said the deal was “not about the UK taking back control”. It is the first time he has commented since Mr Sunak unveiled the Windsor agreement on Monday. The deal with the EU aims to fix post-Brexit trade problems in … Continue reading Boris Johnson says he will find it hard to vote for Rishi Sunak’s Brexit deal

George Santos’ mysterious new treasurer is unknown to local politicians

Rep. George Santos’ mysterious new treasurer is unknown to local politicians but is curiously listed as living at the apartment where Santos’ sister lived until earlier this year. Andrew Olson was listed as the treasurer for Santos’ federal political committees on February 21, shortly after the Federal Election Commission warned the congressman that he could not raise or spend money without one. But Olson raised … Continue reading George Santos’ mysterious new treasurer is unknown to local politicians

Blinken, Lavrov meet briefly as U.S.-Russia tensions soar and war grinds on

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov talked briefly Thursday at a meeting of top diplomats from the Group of 20 nations in the first high-level meeting in months between the two countries.  U.S. officials said Blinken and Lavrov chatted for roughly 10 minutes on the sidelines of the G-20 conference in New Delhi. The short encounter came as relations … Continue reading Blinken, Lavrov meet briefly as U.S.-Russia tensions soar and war grinds on

New president of Vietnam nominated by Communist Party: Report

The Vietnamese Communist Party has nominated Vo Van Thuong as the country’s new president, two party sources told the Reuters news agency, following the forced resignation in January of his predecessor as part of a sweeping anti-corruption campaign in the country. The government in a statement on Wednesday said the party’s Central Committee had agreed on a nomination for president but did not name the … Continue reading New president of Vietnam nominated by Communist Party: Report

China, Belarus presidents call for establishing peace in Ukraine

China President Xi Jinping and his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko have called for a ceasefire and negotiations to bring about a political settlement to the Ukraine conflict at talks in Beijing. The two leaders issued a joint statement on Wednesday in which they expressed “deep concern about the development of the armed conflict in the European region and extreme interest in the soonest possible establishment … Continue reading China, Belarus presidents call for establishing peace in Ukraine

Harry and Meghan evicted from Frogmore Cottage by King Charles

KING Charles is evicting Prince Harry and Meghan from Frogmore Cottage — and has offered it to Prince Andrew. The Sussexes are now drawing up plans to ship their remaining belongings to the US. The move, which follows damning allegations from Harry and Meghan about the royals, throws into doubt their chances of a coronation invite in May. An insider said: “This surely spells the … Continue reading Harry and Meghan evicted from Frogmore Cottage by King Charles

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot blames election loss on racism, gender

Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot blamed racism and her gender for her landslide defeat in her re-election bid, as Chicagoans weary of the rising crime on her watch celebrated her fall from “political rock star to rock bottom.” “I’m a black woman in America. Of course,” she replied when asked by a reporter if she had been treated unfairly. But she called being Chicago’s mayor … Continue reading Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot blames election loss on racism, gender

Blinken warns Central Asia of dangers from war in Ukraine

The Biden administration on Tuesday pledged to support the independence of the five Central Asian nations in a not-so-subtle warning to the former Soviet states that Russia’s value as a partner has been badly compromised by its year-old war against Ukraine. In Kazakhstan for a series of meetings with top Central Asian diplomats, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said no country, particularly those that … Continue reading Blinken warns Central Asia of dangers from war in Ukraine

‘Gang of Eight’ Congressional Leaders to Be Briefed on Classified Documents

Congressional leaders and top Intelligence committee members on Tuesday will receive a briefing about the classified documents found at the homes of President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump, and former Vice President Mike Pence, according to multiple reports. There has been a bipartisan effort from members of Congress to secure these briefings with representatives from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Office … Continue reading ‘Gang of Eight’ Congressional Leaders to Be Briefed on Classified Documents

UK, EU hail ‘new chapter’ with deal to fix Brexit trade spat

The U.K. and the European Union sealed a deal on Monday to resolve their thorny post-Brexit trade dispute over Northern Ireland, hailing the agreement as the start of a “new chapter” in their often fractious relationship. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the grandly titled “Windsor Framework” after agreeing to the final details in Windsor, near London. … Continue reading UK, EU hail ‘new chapter’ with deal to fix Brexit trade spat

A bipartisan group of Senators is talking about raising the retirement age on Social Security

A bipartisan group led by Sens. Angus King, I-Maine, and Bill Cassidy, R-La. is considering gradually raising the retirement age to about 70 as part of their legislation to overhaul Social Security, Semafor has learned from two people briefed on their efforts. Other options on the table include changing the existing formula that calculates monthly benefits from one based on a worker’s average earnings over … Continue reading A bipartisan group of Senators is talking about raising the retirement age on Social Security

Marjorie Taylor Greene says she was ‘attacked’ by ‘insane’ woman in restaurant

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said she was “attacked” by an “insane” woman in a restaurant on Monday night. “I was attacked in a restaurant tonight by an insane women and screamed at by her adult son,” Greene said in a tweet. “They had no respect for the restaurant or the staff or the other people dining or people like me who simply have different … Continue reading Marjorie Taylor Greene says she was ‘attacked’ by ‘insane’ woman in restaurant

Mexican President criticizes U.S. State Department for its remarks on protests

On Tuesday, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador rebuked comments made by officials from the U.S. State Department regarding recent protests in Mexico, alleging that the department had interfered in his country’s internal matters. On Sunday, tens of thousands of Mexicans participated in street demonstrations to oppose measures advocated by Lopez Obrador this month, which aimed to reduce the independence of the country’s electoral authority. … Continue reading Mexican President criticizes U.S. State Department for its remarks on protests

US officials present arguments for the renewal of FISA surveillance authorities.

On Tuesday, officials from the Biden administration called on Congress to extend a surveillance program that the government has considered crucial in safeguarding national security. However, due to the scrutiny from an unprecedented alignment of civil liberties advocates and a few Republicans, the future of the program remains uncertain. The program, which falls under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), confers extensive powers on American … Continue reading US officials present arguments for the renewal of FISA surveillance authorities.