FBI Director Says Classified Documents Probes Were Done “By The Book”

After federal agents searched former President Donald Trump’s residence in Florida for classified documents, FBI Director Christopher Wray sent an email to the agency’s personnel three days later, encouraging them to disregard the negative comments from individuals who lack the knowledge and insight of the FBI’s inner workings. The work was done by the book, the FBI director wrote in his August 11th email. “We … Continue reading FBI Director Says Classified Documents Probes Were Done “By The Book”

Democrats ‘deeply concerned’ by report Biden might bring back ‘kids in cages’

The possibility of the Biden administration reintroducing family detention for migrants has stirred up anger among Democrats, evoking memories of the ‘kids in cages’ controversy that occurred during the Trump administration. Upon assuming office, the president terminated this practice and campaigned against it, asserting that “families should remain united.” According to the New York Times, as Title 42, a measure implemented during the pandemic to … Continue reading Democrats ‘deeply concerned’ by report Biden might bring back ‘kids in cages’

Gigi Sohn, Biden’s FCC Nominee, resigns after Opposition from Sen. Manchin

The White House has confirmed that President Joe Biden’s nominee to head the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) withdrew her candidacy on Tuesday, Fox News reports. According to a report by the Washington Post, Gigi Sohn, who was nominated by the White House in October 2021, cited “incessant, deceitful, and vicious assaults” from cable and media industry lobbyists as the reason behind her decision to withdraw … Continue reading Gigi Sohn, Biden’s FCC Nominee, resigns after Opposition from Sen. Manchin

Sources state that House Speaker McCarthy intends to meet Taiwan’s president in US

According to two sources who spoke with Reuters on Monday, U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has scheduled a meeting with Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen in the United States in the upcoming weeks, potentially replacing the Republican Speaker’s planned, yet sensitive, trip to the island nation, Reuters reported. The insiders, who requested anonymity, disclosed that during her stopover in California on a scheduled trip to Central … Continue reading Sources state that House Speaker McCarthy intends to meet Taiwan’s president in US

Chinese Minister issues warning of potential conflict unless the US changes direction

During a time of historic lows in relations between the two countries, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang issued a warning on Tuesday that unless the United States changes direction, Beijing and Washington will be on a collision course for “conflict and confrontation,” taking a confrontational stance. During his initial news briefing since assuming office at the end of the previous year, Qin used tough language … Continue reading Chinese Minister issues warning of potential conflict unless the US changes direction

China’s Xi Jinping Takes Unusual Step of Directly Targeting U.S. in Speech

On Monday, Chinese leader Xi Jinping delivered an uncommonly frank criticism of U.S. policy, holding a Washington-led effort to suppress China responsible for the recent obstacles faced by his country. “Western countries—led by the U.S.—have implemented all-round containment, encirclement and suppression against us, bringing unprecedentedly severe challenges to our country’s development,” Xi was quoted by state media as saying on Monday, as reported by the … Continue reading China’s Xi Jinping Takes Unusual Step of Directly Targeting U.S. in Speech

Politico: DHS has a program gathering domestic intelligence

POLITICO’s comprehensive examination of internal records unveiled several disclosures, including the existence of a little-known program by the Department of Homeland Security, which has been gathering intelligence within the United States for several years. The reviewed records also demonstrate that numerous employees working in the Department of Homeland Security’s intelligence office have expressed apprehension that their activities could potentially be unlawful, as reported by Politico. … Continue reading Politico: DHS has a program gathering domestic intelligence

Prince Harry Describes Psychedelics as a “Fundamental” Component of His Life

Prince Harry candidly discussed his use of psychedelics for recreational purposes in a recent statement, Page Six reported. In an online conversation with trauma specialist Gabor Maté on Saturday, the 38-year-old Duke of Sussex disclosed that he has used drugs to cope with his previous traumatic experiences. “It was the cleaning of the windscreen, the removal of life’s filters — these layers of filters — … Continue reading Prince Harry Describes Psychedelics as a “Fundamental” Component of His Life

Trump rules supreme at CPAC: ‘I am your retribution’

Former President Donald J. Trump said on Saturday he would “obliterate the Deep State” if elected president and told supporters he is their “warrior” and “retribution.” “In 2016, I declared: I am your voice,” he said, speaking for just over 100 minutes from a bright blue and red stage in a cavernous ballroom at the closing speech of the CPAC event in Maryland. “Today, I add: I … Continue reading Trump rules supreme at CPAC: ‘I am your retribution’

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