Giorno: 30 Maggio 2023

Republicans to hold FBI Director Wray in contempt of Congress over Biden document

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer is taking steps to hold FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress after the Bureau notified the panel it will not comply with its subpoena related to a possible criminal scheme involving then-Vice President Joe Biden. The FBI, though, said Tuesday evening it remains committed to cooperating with […]

Jayapal says debt ceiling deal shows GOP doesn’t care about deficits: ‘No meaningful deficit reduction’

Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., dismissed House Republicans’ victory lap on the new debt limit bill on Tuesday, telling reporters that there was “no meaningful debt reduction” in the deal struck by President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif. “First things first: you have all heard me say that Republicans never cared about […]

Pentagon: Chinese Jet ‘Aggressive’ Near US Plane

A Chinese fighter jet carried out an “unnecessarily aggressive” maneuver near a U.S. military plane over the South China Sea in international airspace, the United States said Tuesday.

States Embrace Conservatives With Anti-ESG Legislation

Several states have taken the baton from conservatives who have raised awareness of the risks of investment strategies involving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors by passing laws against it.

N.C. Rep. Bishop First GOP to Call for McCarthy’s Ouster

Rep. Dan Bishop, R-N.C., on Tuesday became the first Republican to call publicly for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s ouster over the debt ceiling deal the California GOP representative reached over the weekend with President Joe Biden.

State Department Looks to Improve Space Diplomacy

The State Department has released an outline for its plans to improve diplomatic efforts in space as China continues to advance in its space exploration efforts.

Report: Two Fla. Beach Shooting Suspects ‘In Custody’

Two suspects involved in a Hollywood, Fla., shooting on Memorial Day that injured nine people are in custody, according to West Palm Beach WPBF 25 News reporter Jossie Carbonare.

Rick Santorum to Newsmax: McCarthy Debt Deal ‘Well-Played’

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., is under fire from conservatives for his negotiations with President Joe Biden on the debt ceiling, but former Sen. Rick Santorum, R-Pa., praised McCarthy’s ability to leverage a deal.

Rosalynn Carter, 95, Diagnosed With Dementia

Rosalynn Carter, the wife of former President Jimmy Carter, has been diagnosed with dementia, The Carter Center announced Tuesday.

Florida-Bound Seawood May Contain Deadly Bacteria

A giant blob of seaweed headed for the Florida coastline might contain deadly flesh-eating bacteria, according to a study from Florida Atlantic University.