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McConnell urges tighter border security in Biden’s budget request along with support for Israel, Ukraine
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) pressed the Biden Administration to include more money for border security in its fiscal 2022 budget request. “It’s time for the administration to invest in American security — not roll out the welcome mat for illegal immigration,” McConnell said. He also urged the Biden Administration to include more money […]
GOP speaker candidate releases 5 policy commitments he urges fellow contenders to follow
1. Pursue meaningful tax reform to simplify the code, close loopholes, and make it fairer for everyone. 2. To promote economic growth, push for regulatory reform to reduce the burden on small businesses. 3. Reject earmark spending and shift that money back into core government services. 4. Reaffirm the importance of a secure border and […]
State Dept orders departure from Iraq of non-emergency government workers
The United States Department of State ordered an ordered departure of non-emergency government personnel from Iraq on January 1, 2020. The order covered all US citizens, including military personnel, who do not perform emergency or critical functions. The Department of State also ordered a limited departure of all embassy and US personnel from Iraq in […]
The chaotic, convoluted path House Republicans took to elect a speaker leads back to square one
After a tumultuous several weeks of voting that saw a host of House Republicans vying for the post of Speaker of the House of Representatives, the situation has settled back to the status quo. Prior to the voting, House Speaker John Boehner had announced his plans to resign from his position effective October 30, 2015, […]
Coca-Cola quietly deletes language supporting BLM after Ted Cruz calls out pro-Hamas post
Coca-Cola recently deleted language on its website and social media accounts which declared its support for the Black Lives Matter movement after the company faced criticism from Republican Senator Ted Cruz. Cruz tweeted on July 11th asking the beverage giant for clarification on its support for the movement following an alleged post from one of […]
Gaza hospital blast: Here’s what we know
On May 29, 2021, a large explosion took place near al-Shati refugee camp in the Gaza Strip, injuring at least 30 people, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. According to the Palestinian media, the incident apparently unfolded after two fuel tanks in a car exploded near a hospital in the Gaza Strip. The explosion occurred […]
Israeli official predicts US ‘involvement’ if Iran, Hezbollah join fighting with Hamas
This is an important question and it’s impossible to predict the response of the US in this situation. It would depend on the nature of the Iranian and Hezbollah involvement in the fighting. The US has made clear its opposition to both Iran and Hezbollah in the region and has condemned Iran’s support of terrorism. […]
Tim Scott-aligned super PAC pulls plug on ads as senator’s 2024 GOP presidential campaign struggles
The Opportunity and Freedom PAC, an independent-expenditure-only political action committee (IEOPAC) created to support U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., in his presidential bid, has pulled the plug on its television ad campaign. This comes as sen. Scott’s campaign has struggled to gain momentum among Republican primary voters, and in the polls. The Opportunity and Freedom […]
Israeli president defends airstrikes in Gaza, killing Hamas operatives: ‘We are fighting terror’
Israel President Reuven Rivlin defended the airstrikes in Gaza and the killing of Hamas operatives, saying that “we are fighting terror” and that there is “no other option” but to take strong action against those who threaten the safety and security of the country and its citizens. He noted that Israel respects the right of […]