Giorno: 26 Luglio 2021

Pompeo: Future of GOP lies in upholding faith-based virtues

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will deliver a major speech Monday evening at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library outlining his vision for the Republican Party that he says must be rooted in faith-based virtues.

Tunisian president fires premier after violent protests

Tunisia’s president fired the country’s prime minister Sunday and froze parliament’s activities after violent demonstrations over the country’s pandemic and economic situation.

Israel says it struck Hamas military base after arson balloon launch

The Israel Defense Forces said early Monday that it conducted military strikes on a Hamas base in response to an arson balloon launch.

Ted Cruz mocks Texas Democrats; ‘No Miller Lite?’

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, took a jab at Texas Democrats after a group took to Twitter to assemble care packages for lawmakers who’ve decamped in Washington, D.C., in an effort to block GOP-backed voting bills by denying quorum.

China Blames US for ‘Stalemate’ in Relations, as Talks Begin

China blamed the U.S. for what it called a “stalemate” in bilateral relations as high-level face-to-face talks began Monday in the Chinese city of Tianjin.

Airports in the US West Dealing with Shortage of Jet Fuel

A shortage of jet fuel, coupled with supply chain issues and an urgent demand from firefighting aircraft, continues to cause problems at airports around the West.

French Parliament OKs Restaurant COVID Pass, Vaccine Rules

France’s parliament approved a law early Monday requiring special virus passes for all restaurants and domestic travel and mandating vaccinations for all health workers.Both measures have prompted protests and political tensions.

Warner Laments Democrats’ Original Filibuster Change

Senator Mark Warner, D-Va., on Sunday said he regrets Harry Reid’s filibuster change in 2013 but signaled that he would back a “small carve-out” on the filibuster for voting rights legislation.

Indiana University to Honor Fauci For AIDS Prevention, Battling Pandemic

The Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington has announced that it has named Dr. Anthony Fauci as this year’s recipient of the Ryan White Distinguished Leadership Award for his work in HIV/AIDS prevention and as a leading expert during the coronavirus.

St. Louis Reimposes Indoor Mask Mandate

Health officials in the city of St. Louis, Mo., and St. Louis County, starting Monday, are requiring people ages 5 and up to wear masks indoors.