Two months to count election ballots? California’s long tallies turn election day into weeks, months
Nearly two months after the election, a recount settled the outcome in a Northern California U.S. House primary contest, breaking a mathematically improbable tie for second place but also spotlighting the lengthy stretch it took count the votes.
House antisemitism bill not an attack on Christian Scriptures, scholars say
Some lawmakers voted against a House bill that instructs the Education Department to consider a recognized definition of antisemitism when probing anti-Jewish discrimination at schools, colleges and universities as effectively outlawing the Bible's New Testament.
Arkansas governor says state won’t comply with new federal rules on treatment of trans students
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared Thursday that the state won't comply with a federal regulation that seeks to protect the rights of transgender students in the nation's schools, joining other Republican-led states that are defying the new rules.
Campus radicals give us a horrible glimpse of the future
These are not the first students to become obsessed by an overseas war. A generation ago, the protests were about Iraq. A generation before that, Vietnam. A generation before that, Spain. But something has changed. Student radicals were always angry, usually illogical, and often violent. What is new is their whiny hypersensitivity. Can you imagine […]
TikTok’s true intentions are belied by the hundreds of billions it’s leaving on the table
Contrary to the claims of TikTok itself, a new law does not ban the social media behemoth outright from the country. That’s what lawmakers said was contained in the measure that President Joe Biden signed recently, along with military aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan. Rather, the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act […]
Cardin: We’re Going to Run into Capacity Issues with Supplying Ukraine, But ‘We Have to Supply a Lot More’
On Tuesday’s broadcast of Bloomberg’s “Balance of Power,” Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) stated that while “we have to supply a lot more” to Ukraine, the time will come where “we have to coordinate the type of equipment we supply with
Massive Food Waste: City Council Goes Vegan, But Nobody Wants to Eat it
Cambridge is phasing out meat at events but is throwing lots of food away as it transpires most don't think vegan options are worth eating.
Ossoff: There’s Waste ‘Marbled Throughout’ the Budget
On Tuesday’s broadcast of Bloomberg’s “Balance of Power,” Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) said that there is waste that is spread throughout the federal budget. After viewing a clip of Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) saying that there is waste in the
Washington Post Lays Off 20 Staffers, Shuts Down Gaming, Kids Sections
The Washington Post laid off 20 of its newsroom staffers and discontinued its gaming section and KidsPost, their news and features section aimed at children, the outlet announced on Tuesday.
National Guard Leader Says Unvaccinated Troops Excited to Drill Again After Mandate Reversal
The top enlisted leader for the National Guard said unvaccinated troops are excited about the opportunity to come back and drill, after Republicans forced the Biden administration to drop its vaccine mandate.
UK Rated Only ‘Partially Open’ in Free Speech Index amid Government’s Online Censorship Plans
A new index rating free speech across the globe has described the UK as only being "partially open" amid the government's online censorship plans.
Staff on Strike: Berlin Airport Cancels All Flights
Berlin Airport canceled all flights Wednesday after ground staff went on strike to press their demands for higher pay.
Zelensky Purges Nine Top Officials as Ukraine Corruption Allegations Linger
Nine senior government officials have now been purged in Ukraine as part of President Volodymyr Zelensky's response to widespread allegations of corruption across his administration.
Man Arrested After 3 Shot and Killed at Washington Circle K
A man was arrested Tuesday after three people were shot and killed at a Yakima, Washington, Circle K convenience store.
Debt Ceiling Fight Illustrates Corporate Interests’ Waning Influence over GOP
The looming debt ceiling stand-off between lawmakers in Washington, DC, is evidence of corporate America's waning influence over an increasingly populist Republican Party.
Watch: McCarthy Savages Reporter for Defending Schiff, Swalwell
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) tore into a reporter Tuesday after she interrupted him during a press conference as he was speaking about his decision to reject Reps. Eric Swalwell (R-CA) and Adam Schiff (R-CA) from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
Adam Schiff Vows Revenge as Kevin McCarthy Blocks Him, Eric Swalwell from Intelligence Committee
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) vowed revenge after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) indicated he would keep Schiff and Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) off the House Intelligence Committee.
Poll: Only 9% Say It’s Important Companies Promote Diversity, Environmentalism
A Rasmussen Reports poll found that American adults say there are "more important" issues for companies to focus on than promoting causes like diversity and environmentalism.
