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16.04.2025 | The Tug of War in Washington: Balancing Tradition and Turbulence | In the heart of Washington, a political storm brews. The Senate, a bastion of tradition, finds itself grappling with a president who thrives on chaos. At the center of this struggle is Senate Majority Leader John Thune. His old-fashioned ap... |
16.04.2025 | The Balancing Act: Navigating the Tides of War and Politics | In the world of geopolitics, the stakes are high. The recent meeting of defense ministers in Brussels highlighted the urgent need for a unified approach to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. John Healey, the UK’s defense secretary, delivered ... |
14.04.2025 | Majority Leader John Thune’s ‘old-fashioned’ approach to the Senate has kept Trump on board so far | GOP senators, many of whom still hold traditional Republican ideas, have often had to mount a response. The Republican chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi, last month initiated an investigation by ... |
10.04.2025 | Tariffs delay deadline for TikTok sale…again | TikTok, the beloved video platform that has had Washington in a twist, is back in limbo.
What was once just a viral dance platform has now become emblematic – a rope in a high stakes geopolitical tug-of-war.
An initial ban over national sec... |
09.04.2025 | Some House Republicans threaten Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ budget and tax cut bill ahead of floor vote | “The intention is to have the vote by this evening, and we’ll see when that time is,” Johnson told reporters at the Capitol. “Very positive, productive discussions. Everybody is moving forward.”
Pushing the budget framework forward would be... |
04.04.2025 | Trump’s claim that low tariffs caused the Great Depression is false, economist says: Here’s what really happened | On Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced a new round of global tariffs, instituting a minimum 10% levy on goods imported from countries around the world, which he said he hopes will strengthen the U.S. economy and remedy what he calls... |
03.04.2025 | U.S. tariff rates under Trump will be higher than the Smoot-Hawley levels from Great Depression era | President Donald Trump’s new policies put the effective tariff rate above the level of around 20% set by 1930’s Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act, according to Sarah Bianchi, a strategist at Evercore ISI.
An estimate from Fitch Ratings said that the ... |
02.04.2025 | The Balancing Act of AI: Navigating Catastrophic Overtraining in Language Models | In the fast-paced world of artificial intelligence, the race to develop larger and more capable language models (LLMs) is akin to a high-stakes game of poker. The stakes are high, and the players are betting on data. But a recent study reve... |
02.04.2025 | ‘We have to protect this country’: Here’s what Trump hopes to accomplish with tariffs | President Donald Trump is set to announce his biggest wave of tariffs yet on Wednesday, which his administration has labeled “liberation day.”
On Sunday, Trump dispelled the notion that a new wave of duties would be imposed only on 10 or 15... |
01.04.2025 | Cory Booker tops 21 hours in a Senate speech. Will it rally the anti-Trump resistance? | Booker also read what he said were letters from constituents, donning and doffing his reading glasses. One writer was alarmed by the Republican president’s talk of annexing Greenland and Canada and a “looming constitutional crisis.”
Through... |
27.03.2025 | Trump withdraws Rep. Elise Stefanik’s nomination for UN ambassador, citing tight GOP House margin | “It is well known Republicans have a razor-thin House majority, and Elise’s agreement to withdraw her nomination will allow us to keep one of the toughest, most resolute members of our Conference in place to help drive forward President Tru... |
27.03.2025 | Senior US Republican wants probe into Signal chat on Houthi attack | WASHINGTON: A powerful US Senate Republican called on Wednesday (Mar 26) for an independent probe of Trump administration officials' discussion of sensitive attack plans on Signal, after critics argued that US troops could have died if the ... |
26.03.2025 | US could run short of money to pay its bills by August without a debt limit deal, CBO says | An analysis released on Monday by the Bipartisan Policy Center estimates that the U.S. could run out of cash by mid-July if Congress did not raise or suspend the nation’s debt limit.
Trump had previously demanded that a provision raising or... |
22.03.2025 | Secrets and Scandals: The Unraveling of American Political Integrity | In the shadows of history, secrets fester. The recent release of JFK-related records from the National Archives is a stark reminder of this truth. Over 2,200 files have emerged, but they are just the tip of the iceberg. The archives hold mo... |
21.03.2025 | A dump of JFK-related records reveals past CIA secrets but also some personal data | It’s a big document dump, but it doesn’t include everything
The vast majority of the National Archives’ collection of more than 6 million related pages of records, photographs, motion pictures, sound recordings and artifacts had already bee... |
18.03.2025 | Health | The most likely Medicaid cuts would hit rural areas the hardest | Republican U.S. Rep. David Valadao of California, whose Central Valley district is more than two-thirds Hispanic and where 68% of the residents are enrolled in Medicaid, has spoken out against potential cuts.
“I’ve heard from countless cons... |
14.03.2025 | The U.S.-Canada trade war could signal a shift in economic ties, experts say | President Donald Trump has escalated a trade dispute with Canada by implementing a blanket 25% tariff on Canadian goods imported into the United States, with some exceptions.
The United States and Canada have long been allies and trading pa... |
12.03.2025 | National Politics | ‘In DOGE we trust:’ House GOP governs by embracing Trump’s effort to cut government | “In DOGE we trust,” said Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., a longtime deficit hawk who was among those voting yes.
The result is a newly emboldened House GOP majority that, for the first time in years, is able to capture and utilize the vast p... |
09.03.2025 | Trump won't predict whether recession could result from his tariff moves | Trump won't predict whether recession could result from his tariff moves
By Doina ChiacuMarch 9, 20257:01 PM UTCUpdated ago
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03.03.2025 | Editorials | Editorial: House Republican spending plan, coupled with DOGE mayhem, will hurt Americans | Medicaid, often maligned by Republicans, is an essential health care program for millions of Americans. It is also a significant source of funding for hospitals, nursing homes, doctors, programs that care for children and adults with disabi... |
28.02.2025 | The Trump Agenda: A Tug-of-War in Washington | The political landscape in Washington is a battlefield. The air is thick with tension as the House GOP pushes forward with a plan that could reshape the American economy. The stakes are high, and the players are familiar. Donald Trump, the ... |
28.02.2025 | Apple’s Bold Move: A $500 Billion Bet on American Innovation | In a world where technology reigns supreme, Apple is taking a giant leap. The tech titan has announced plans to invest a staggering $500 billion in the United States over the next four years. This ambitious investment is not just a number; ... |
28.02.2025 | National Politics | What US lawmakers are saying about the White House clash between Trump and Zelenskyy | “What I saw in the Oval office was disrespectful and I don’t know if we can ever do business with Zelenskyy again.”
SECRETARY OF STATE MARCO RUBIO:
“Thank you @POTUS for standing up for America in a way that no President has ever had the co... |
27.02.2025 | Trump sows confusion on tariffs for Canada and Mexico, floats 25% duty on EU goods | Trump sows confusion on tariffs for Canada and Mexico, floats 25% duty on EU goods
By David Lawder and Andrea ShalalFebruary 27, 20255:06 AM UTCUpdated ago
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26.02.2025 | National Politics | What’s next for Trump agenda after House GOP approves tax breaks and slashed spending in budget | “We have a lot of hard work ahead of us,” House Speaker Mike Johnson said after the late Tuesday vote.Related Articles
National Politics | Social Security Administration could cut up to 50% of its workforce
National Politics | Hundreds of w... |
21.02.2025 | How Trump’s mass layoffs raise the risk of wildfires in the US West, according to fired workers | The U.S. Department of Agriculture, which oversees the Forest Service, said in a statement that Secretary Brooke Rollins supports Trump’s directive to fire about 2,000 “probationary, non-firefighting employees,” which he said was for effici... |
13.02.2025 | National Politics | Senate panel advances nomination of Kash Patel, Trump’s pick to lead the FBI | Patel, who was selected by Trump in November to replace Christopher Wray as FBI director, would inherit an agency riven by turmoil amid the recent forced departures of a group of senior executives and by a highly unusual Justice Department ... |
07.02.2025 | National Politics | Trump signs order imposing sanctions on International Criminal Court over investigations of Israel | The order says the U.S. will impose “tangible and significant consequences” on those responsible for the ICC’s “transgressions.” Actions may include blocking property and assets and not allowing ICC officials, employees and relatives to ent... |
03.02.2025 | Trump’s new tariffs rattle global markets—will they backfire or pay off? | In his trademark style of sweeping promises and hardline economic rhetoric, President Donald Trump has once again championed tariffs as the key to rebalancing the US trade deficit and protecting domestic industries. With his recent executiv... |
03.02.2025 | National Politics | Trump wants to undo diversity programs. Some agencies react by scrubbing US history and culture | In addition to the Air Force’s action, the Army pulled its sexual assault regulations off websites before restoring them. A notice from the Defense Intelligence Agency said it was pausing “until further notice” special observances that incl... |
03.02.2025 | National Politics | RFK Jr. misled the US Senate on measles deaths, Samoa’s health chief says | The government suspended vaccinations for 10 months before the outbreak — the period when Kennedy visited. His trip was organized by a Samoan anti-vaccine influencer, according to a 2021 blog post by Kennedy.
On Wednesday, Kennedy denied th... |
25.01.2025 | Immigration Enforcement: A Tightening Noose | In the ever-evolving landscape of U.S. immigration policy, the pendulum swings. Recently, it has swung sharply toward enforcement. The recent legislative actions and executive orders signal a renewed focus on immigration control, reminiscen... |
25.01.2025 | Hegseth's Ascension: A Controversial Chapter in Trump's Military Leadership | The confirmation of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense marks a significant moment in American politics. It’s a tale of ambition, controversy, and the relentless grip of partisan politics. Hegseth's rise is not just about one man; it refle... |
25.01.2025 | The Storm Before the Calm: Hegseth's Controversial Path to Defense Secretary | The nomination of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense has ignited a political wildfire. Allegations swirl like autumn leaves caught in a gust. Hegseth, a former combat veteran and Fox News host, stands at the center of a storm. His past is... |
25.01.2025 | National Politics | Hegseth is quickly sworn in as defense secretary after dramatic Senate vote | “It is the honor of a lifetime, sir, to serve under you,” Hegseth said, in thanking Trump, who was in Las Vegas on Saturday.Related Articles
National Politics | Senate confirms Noem as Trump’s homeland security secretary
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25.01.2025 | National News | How They Voted: Colorado congressional votes for Jan. 17-23, 2025 | YEAS: DeGette, Crank, Crow, Neguse, Evans
NOT VOTING: Boebert, Pettersen
ILLEGAL ALIENS AND CRIME: The House has passed the Laken Riley Act (S. 5), sponsored by Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., to require the Homeland Security Department to detain... |
24.01.2025 | National Politics | As Trump ramps up immigration enforcement, Newark slams ICE over arrests there | ICE has described what happened Thursday as a “targeted enforcement operation” and said agents may ask other people for identification when they’re conducting “field work.”
“U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement may encounter U.S. citize... |
23.01.2025 | National Politics | Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump’s defense secretary, despite allegations against him | Related Articles
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21.01.2025 | National Politics | Trump’s first full day back in White House includes firings and an infrastructure announcement | Trump planned to continue to build on his barrage of Inauguration Day announcements, with the White House promising a “massive announcement” on infrastructure. Trump press secretary Karoline Leavitt declined to detail the announcement in ad... |
20.01.2025 | National Politics | FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims Trump made at inaugural events | Trump resurfaces false claim about the 2020 election
CLAIM: “2020, by the way, that election was totally rigged.” — remarks at Emancipation Hall.
THE FACTS: The election was not rigged. Authorities who have reviewed the election — including... |
16.01.2025 | National Politics | Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will fill Marco Rubio’s Senate seat | Before running for statewide office, Moody worked as a federal prosecutor. In 2006, she was elected to the post of circuit judge in Hillsborough County, home to Tampa. A fifth generation native of Plant City, Florida, Moody was once named q... |
15.01.2025 | Hegseth's Confirmation Hearing: A Storm in the Pentagon | The confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, President Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, unfolded like a high-stakes drama. Senators from both parties gathered, armed with tough questions and sharp criticisms. Hegseth, a former Fox News hos... |
13.01.2025 | National Politics | Hegseth could lead troops who’d face getting fired for actions he’s done in the past | Four defense officials pointed to Hegseth’s acknowledged problems and said senior officers have expressed unease about having him at the helm because the defense secretary often sits in judgment of generals and admirals accused of bad behav... |
10.01.2025 | The Rising Cost of Safety: California's Insurance Crisis Amid Wildfires | California is a land of extremes. From its sun-soaked beaches to its rugged mountains, the state is a tapestry of beauty and risk. But as wildfires rage through neighborhoods like Pacific Palisades, the delicate balance between affordabilit... |
10.01.2025 | Pacific Palisades fire may spell an end to cheap homeowners insurance in California | Pacific Palisades fire may spell an end to cheap homeowners insurance in California
By Andy SullivanJanuary 10, 20254:53 AM UTCUpdated ago
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10.01.2025 | Editorials | Editorial: A peaceful election certification stands in sharp contrast to the Trump-fueled chaos of Jan. 6, 2021 | Amazingly, Trump used the insurrection — which he called a “day of love” — to peddle the lies, conspiracy theories and grievances that helped fuel his looming return to the Oval Office.
In two weeks, Trump will take the oath of office as th... |
10.01.2025 | Pacific Palisades fire may spell an end to cheap homeowners insurance in California | LOS ANGELES: The Pacific Palisades area ravaged by wildfires in Los Angeles is one of the most expensive neighbourhoods in the US, home to Hollywood A-Listers and multimillion-dollar mansions. And ahead of this week's disaster, its insuranc... |
05.01.2025 | Biden administration announces US$8 billion arms sale to Israel | WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden's administration has notified Congress of a proposed US$8 billion arms sale to Israel, two US officials said, with Washington maintaining support for its ally whose war in Gaza has killed tens of thousands... |
21.12.2024 | US Senate passes government funding Bill, averts shutdown | WASHINGTON: The United States Congress passed spending legislation early on Saturday (Dec 21) in a down-to-the-wire burst of activity that will avert a destabilising government shutdown ahead of the busy holiday travel season.
The Democrati... |
13.12.2024 | National Politics | Trump’s lawyers rebuff DA’s idea for upholding his hush money conviction, calling it ‘absurd’ | The Manhattan district attorney’s office declined comment.
It’s unclear how soon Merchan will decide. He could grant Trump’s request for dismissal, go with one of the prosecution’s suggestions, wait until a federal appeals court rules on Tr... |
12.12.2024 | Senators say US must boost security after Chinese Salt Typhoon telecom hacking | WASHINGTON: The United States must do more to address hacking threats after China's alleged efforts known as Salt Typhoon to infiltrate American telecommunications companies and steal data about US calls, senators said at a hearing on Wedne... |
09.12.2024 | National Politics | Trump taps his attorney Alina Habba to serve as counselor to the president | Related Articles
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22.11.2024 | National Politics | Trump’s team is delaying transition agreements. What does it mean for security checks and governing? | Here’s a look at where things stand and what effect the delay might have:FILE – The FBI’s J. Edgar Hoover headquarters building is seen in Washington on Nov. 2, 2016. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)What hasn’t the Trump team signed and why?
At ... |
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18.11.2024 | Donald Trump Jr say Cabinet pushback proves they're the disrupters voters wanted | PALM BEACH: The son of the incoming US president Donald Trump said on Sunday (Nov 17) that the transition team knows how to choose a Cabinet and build out an administration, unlike the time before his father first took office.
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16.11.2024 | The Shifting Sands of U.S. Foreign Policy: Rubio at the Helm | The winds of change are blowing through Washington. With Trump’s recent appointment of Marco Rubio as the Secretary of State, the landscape of U.S. foreign policy, particularly in Latin America, is set to shift dramatically. This is not jus... |
15.11.2024 | National Politics | Trump’s pick of Rubio as America’s top diplomat could reshape US policy in Latin America | “Typically, Latin America policy is left to junior officers,” said Christopher Sabatini, a research fellow at Chatham House in London. “But Rubio’s reflexes are firmly focused on the region. He’ll be paying attention, and governments are go... |
14.11.2024 | National Politics | Liberals pressure Senate Democrats to confirm more Biden judges while they can | According to the United States Courts website, 17 pending judicial nominees have advanced out of the Senate Judiciary Committee, eight are waiting for votes from the committee and six are waiting for committee hearings. The White House anno... |
14.11.2024 | National Politics | How does Senate confirmation process work? What to know as Trump makes Cabinet picks | “All of the Cabinet officers — other than the vice president — are considered principal officers under the Constitution, which means that they require the consent of the Senate,” Josh Chafetz, a professor of law and politics at the Georgeto... |
12.11.2024 | Trump’s Return: A New Era of Power and Polarization | Donald Trump has reclaimed the White House. His victory in the 2024 election marks a seismic shift in American politics. Millions of voters, disillusioned with the status quo, have turned to a familiar figure. Trump, a polarizing leader, ha... |
12.11.2024 | National Politics | Trump spends first week as president-elect behind closed doors at Mar-a-Lago | Trump is expected to return to public view on Wednesday, when he goes to the White House to meet with President Joe Biden and visits Capitol Hill to consult with House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican legislators. Overall, Trump is layin... |
08.11.2024 | Trump’s Return: A New Era of Political Turbulence | Donald Trump has made a stunning comeback. The former president, once a pariah, is now the 47th president of the United States. His victory on November 5, 2024, is a testament to the deep frustrations simmering among American voters. It’s a... |
08.11.2024 | The Political Landscape Post-Election: A New Era of Division and Legal Battles | The dust has settled on the 2024 elections, but the battle lines are clearer than ever. The political landscape is a patchwork of victories and defeats, with abortion rights at the forefront of the national conversation. Missouri’s recent a... |
08.11.2024 | The Trump Effect: A Nation Divided and the World Watching | The recent election results have sent shockwaves through the United States and beyond. Donald Trump’s return to the presidency marks a significant shift in the political landscape. The nation stands divided, with deep cultural and political... |
07.11.2024 | Trump wins the White House in a political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters | “I want to thank the American people for the extraordinary honor of being elected your 47th president and your 45th president,” Trump told throngs of cheering supporters in Florida even before his victory was confirmed.
In state after state... |
07.11.2024 | Trump victory to test limits of US presidential power | PALM BEACH, Florida: Donald Trump recaptured the White House with a sweeping victory on Wednesday (Nov 6) as tens of millions of Americans looked past criminal convictions and divisive rhetoric to embrace a leader who, if he carries out his... |
06.11.2024 | National Politics | Election takeaways: Trump’s decisive victory in a deeply divided nation | With modest shifts, Trump undermines the Democrats’ coalition
Black voters — men and women — have been the bedrock of the Democratic Party, and in recent years, Latinos and young voters have joined them.
All three groups still preferred Dem... |
06.11.2024 | National Politics | House races in a state-by-state slog, with many races too early to call | Where do the House races stand?
House races are focused in New York and California, where Democrats are trying to claw back some of the 10 or so seats where Republicans have made surprising gains in recent years.
Other House races are scatt... |
24.10.2024 | The Balancing Act: Kamala Harris and Her Campaign Promises | In the theater of American politics, Kamala Harris stands as a pivotal character. As the 2024 election looms, her campaign promises resonate like a double-edged sword. They are bold yet fraught with challenges. Harris aims to reshape the po... |
23.10.2024 | National Politics | Here are 4 campaign promises from Harris. What are their chances if she wins? | Related Articles
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16.10.2024 | Diamond Bar Ranch, an Equine Rescue and Sanctuary, Reminds Americans “Equines Have Not Outlived Their Usefulness” | Photo courtesy of Mountain Mule Packer Ranch
DBR asks the public to call their Congressional representatives and ask them to stand up in support of the Save America’s Forgotten Equines Act
Lifesaving help came loaded on the backs of hero re... |
13.09.2024 |
CBO reduces the expected lifespan for Social Security | The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a new report that estimates the benefit payment schedule of the Social Security program, saying that the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) Trust Fund will “decline to zero” in fiscal year ... |
26.08.2024 | National Politics | Trump rebukes Harris and Biden on anniversary of Afghanistan bombing that killed 13 service members | Since Biden ended his reelection bid, Trump has been zeroing in on Harris, now the Democratic presidential nominee, and her roles in foreign policy decisions. He has specifically highlighted the vice president’s statements that she was the ... |
21.08.2024 | National Politics | Fact check: Harris did not vote to ‘cut Medicare,’ despite Trump’s claim | Trump gave no further explanation for which vote he was referring to or how he arrived at that figure. A campaign spokesperson told KFF Health News in an email that Trump was referring to a statistic from a Wall Street Journal op-ed by Toma... |
20.08.2024 | National Politics | Fact-checking Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention | The unemployment rate was 6.4 percent the month of Biden’s inauguration, above the historical norm of 5.6 percent, which is the median rate for all months since 1948.
As FactCheck noted before, that rate would have been higher if millions o... |
20.08.2024 | The Latest: Day 2 of the DNC features the Obamas and second gentleman Doug Emhoff | Obama sneaks in some Easter eggs
The former president is bringing back some of his signature campaign lines, including a “Fired up, Ready to go” call, talk of “hope” and an instruction to voters — “Do not boo, vote” — when the crowd jeered ... |
13.08.2024 | Disrupting Fintech: Linda Jeng Advocates for Transparency and AI Accountability | DI PRS EP 136
In the most recent episode of the Disruption Interruption podcast, join host Karla Jo Helms and Linda Jeng, a former Federal Reserve executive and a prominent advocate for data rights and AI accountability, as she offers valua... |
03.08.2024 | TikTok Under Fire: A Legal Battle for Children's Privacy | The digital landscape is a playground, but not all games are safe. TikTok, the popular short-video app, finds itself in the crosshairs of the U.S. government. The Justice Department has launched a lawsuit against TikTok and its parent compa... |
03.08.2024 | US sues TikTok over 'massive-scale' privacy violations of kids under 13 | Previous
A person arrives at the offices of Tik Tok after the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill that would give TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance about six months to divest the U.S. assets of the short-video app or f... |
30.07.2024 | Senate To Kids: We’ll Listen To You When You Agree With Us On KOSA | Apparently, Congress only “listens to the children” when they agree with what the kids are saying. As soon as some kids oppose something like KOSA, their views no longer count.
It’s no surprise given the way things were going, but the Senat... |
30.07.2024 | Local News | ‘Lose access to space’: CU Boulder experts talk threats of space junk | “I’m proud to partner with a bipartisan group of my colleagues to protect the safety of our astronauts and ensure the success of NASA missions by supporting the removal of dangerous orbital debris,” Neguse said in a news release. “The ORBIT... |
26.07.2024 | KOSA Will Come To The Senate Floor On Tuesday, Senators Paul & Wyden Explain Why It’s Still Bad | On Thursday, as expected, the Senate voted for “cloture” on the extremely problematic Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The cloture vote is a procedural vote necessary to bring a full vote to the floor. Previously, attempts to move KOSA forwar... |
25.07.2024 | The Unfolding Drama of Truth and Survival in America**
** | ** In the heart of America, two stories emerge, each a testament to resilience, truth, and the human spirit. One tale is of survival against the odds, while the other reveals the dark shadows of injustice. Together, they paint a vivid pictu... |
20.07.2024 | Missouri woman who spent 43 years in prison is free after her murder conviction was overturned | A woman whose murder conviction was overturned after she served 43 years of a life sentence was released Friday, despite attempts in the last month by Missouri's attorney general to keep her behind bars.
Sandra Hemme, 64, left a prison in C... |
18.07.2024 | Unveiling the Dark Side of Corporate Greed and Humanitarian Aid in the USA | In the heart of the USA, a sinister reality lurks beneath the surface of the food industry. Giant corporations have tightened their grip on the entire food chain, consolidating power and control in the hands of a select few. This consolidat... |
18.07.2024 | National Politics | Fact-checking Day 3 of the Republican National Convention | As the chart shows, wages have fluctuated, but they were on an upward trend before Trump took office. The noticeable spike in the chart came in April and May 2020, during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, when unemployment also shot up an... |
18.07.2024 | Prime Day Is Reportedly a 'Major' Source of Injury for Amazon Warehouse Workers Amazon Prime Day 2024 was held on July 16 and 17, and preliminary data shows shoppers were not afraid to spend on the sa... | While millions of Amazon shoppers were delighted by discounts for Prime Day 2024 on July 16 and 17, a U.S. Senate report alleges the event is a "major" cause of injuries for Amazon warehouse workers, citing a year's worth of data ... |
13.07.2024 | Biden's Blunders: A Campaign in Crisis | The recent series of blunders and missteps by United States President Joe Biden have cast a shadow of uncertainty over his re-election campaign, sparking a wave of doubt among donors, supporters, and fellow Democrats regarding his capacity ... |
12.07.2024 | Biden mistakenly introduces Zelenskyy as Putin at NATO summit | WASHINGTON: United States President Joe Biden mistakenly introduced Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as his Russian foe Vladimir Putin at a NATO summit on Thursday (Jul 11) in a blunder just hours before a press conference that could... |
12.07.2024 | US to wind down Gaza aid pier operations soon, as 2.3 million people face famine | WASHINGTON: The US military's humanitarian pier off the coast of Gaza, which has been hampered by bad weather and aid distribution problems, will shut down soon, President Joe Biden's administration said on Thursday (Jul 11).
Biden announce... |
09.07.2024 | Biden's Resilience in the Face of Doubt and Criticism | President Biden's recent refusal to undergo an independent cognitive test has sparked a wave of concern and speculation about his ability to effectively run for president and defeat former President Trump. Despite facing calls for him to dr... |
09.07.2024 | The GOP's Controversial Stance on Contraception Access: A Closer Look at Recent Legislative Failures | The recent failure of a bill aimed at protecting contraception access has sparked a heated debate among lawmakers and critics alike. Despite the legality of birth control across the country, concerns have been raised about the lack of concr... |
06.07.2024 | Biden refuses to take cognitive test, denies he's losing to Trump | figcaption>span]:font-sans" data-chromatic="ignore">
President Biden Friday flatly ruled out taking a cognitive test or submitting to an independent medical examination to determine if he has any neurological conditions... |
04.07.2024 | Editorials | Editorial: GOP, if you’re ‘for contraception,’ show it | The bill failed earlier this month to reach the 60 votes needed to reach the Senate floor. All but two Republican senators voted against it.
Among critics’ objections to it: that there is no threat to contraception access, with birth contro... |
14.06.2024 | Axios Explains: Supreme Court justices can be removed, but it's not easy | figcaption>span]:font-sans" data-chromatic="ignore">
Supreme Court justices have faced stark and growing concern over ethics violations, prompting a call for the impeachment of conservative justices Clarence Thomas and ... |
13.06.2024 | Land bureau's tough road ahead | figcaption>span]:font-sans" data-chromatic="ignore">
The Bureau of Land Management is one of the agencies with the most at stake in the 2024 election.
Why it matters: BLM Director Tracy Stone-Manning's appearance in the... |
06.06.2024 | Biden campaign ramps up efforts to flip moderate Republicans in 2024 | The effort by President Biden's campaign to target both supporters of former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley and moderate Republicans in general is ramping up.
The Biden-Harris campaign announced Thursday the hire of Austin Weatherfor... |
05.06.2024 | Capito Introduces Resolution to Block Biden’s Plan to Shutter American Power Plants | Part of dual, Senate-House effort to protect coal-fired plants and new gas-fired plants from EPA’s illegal Clean Power Plan 2.0
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment ... |
31.05.2024 | U.S. President Biden Vetoes Resolution Overturning SEC Guidance | U.S President Joe Biden signed a veto of a House Joint Resolution that would have repealed the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Staff Accounting Bulletin 121, he announced Friday afternoon.
SAB 121 is a controversial piece of SEC ... |
24.05.2024 | Senate Democrats seek meeting with Chief Justice John Roberts after Alito flag controversy | Washington — Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin and subcommittee head Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse are seeking a meeting with Chief Justice John Roberts to discuss ethics issues at the Supreme Court after reports of flags flown outs... |