A member of the progressive “Squad” who is fighting for her political life just got a boost from House Democratic leadership. Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., is running in a competitive primary election this year against an opponent who has set himself up as a more moderate pro-Israel alternative to the outspoken lawmaker. Bush, however, scored […]
Marine discharged for criticizing Afghanistan withdrawal says top general should be held accountable
Former Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller was discharged from the military for speaking out against the execution of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, but now he’s pointing out how the same level of accountability should apply to Commander of U.S. Central Command Gen. Kenneth McKenzie. Scheller explained on “Fox & Friends” Thursday that Gen. Mark Milley […]
As omicron spreads, Europe scrambles to shore up health care
Troops have been deployed to London hospitals. Health care workers infected with COVID-19 are treating patients in France. The Netherlands is under a lockdown, and tented field hospitals have gone up in Sicily. Nations across Europe are scrambling to prop up health systems strained by staff shortages blamed on the new, highly transmissible omicron variant […]
Ad by former Lincoln Project CEO comparing Jan. 6 to Nazi Beer Hall Putsch draws fire
A new ad by a former chief executive director of the anti-Donald Trump Lincoln Project that compares the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol to the Beer Hall Putsch, during which the Nazi Party attempted a failed coup d’état, has drawn criticism from some who claim the ad is antisemitic. Fred Wellman, who remains […]
North Korea announces second hypersonic missile test was successful
North Korea claimed Thursday to have conducted the second successful test flight of a hypersonic missile, days after leader Kim Jong Un vowed to bolster his military forces despite pandemic-related difficulties. Wednesday’s launch, the North’s first known weapons test in about two months, indicates the country will press ahead with plans to modernize its nuclear […]
How US travel restrictions are changing
More than a year and a half after COVID-19 concerns prompted the U.S. to close its borders to international travelers from countries including Brazil, China, India, South Africa, the United Kingdom and much of Europe, restrictions are shifting to focus on vaccine status. Beginning Monday, bans on travel from specific countries are over. The U.S. will […]
North Korea, 10 years after Kim Jong Il’s death, says citizens should be more loyal to Kim Jong Un
North Korea on Friday commemorated the 10th anniversary of former leader Kim Jong Il’s death with calls for greater public loyalty toward his son and current leader Kim Jong Un, who is struggling to navigate the country out of deepening pandemic-related hardships. In his 10 years at the helm of North Korea since his father’s […]
Border agent slams Biden’s ‘political stunt’ vax mandate, says it will make border crisis worse
A Border Patrol agent and NRA life member is requesting to meet with President Biden to show him how the vaccine mandate for Border Patrol agents will weaken national security if the agents are fired. “The federal government is demanding that I either undergo a force vaccination or lose their livelihood that puts food on […]
COVID-19 spread in the US: How omicron impacts each state by population
The highly contagious omicron variant of the coronavirus has been sweeping the country – though some states have been impacted more than others. As cases continue to rise nationwide, thousands of flights have been canceled as an increased number of airline workers have tested positive, and other Americans have been waiting hours at testing sites. […]
Democratic Senate candidates put changing the filibuster front and center
Rep. Conor Lamb of Pennsylvania’s upping his game. The moderate Democrat from western Pennsylvania who’s running in a very competitive Senate primary for the Keystone State’s GOP-held open seat is vowing to vote to scrap the Senate’s legislative filibuster if he’s elected. SENATE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES IN KEY RACES FUNDRAISE OFF SCRAPPING FILIBUSTER “I will vote […]