Giorno: 15 Settembre 2023

Biden pulls aid from Mideast ally over human rights, diverts money to Taiwan

The Biden administration will redirect the bulk of an $85 million military aid package from Egypt to Taiwan, citing concerns about human rights abuses.  “We are consulting with Congress as we finalize our actions,” a State Department spokesperson said in response to Sen. Chris Murphy’s, D-Conn., comments on the Senate floor urging the administration to […]

Biden admin reverses Trump-era action making it easier to build fossil fuel pipelines

The Biden administration has unveiled new regulations expanding the authority of states and tribes to deny certification for various infrastructure activities including fossil fuel pipelines that may impact water sources. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the final rule in a move applauded by a wide range of Democratic governors who said it would strengthen […]

Ex-DHS agent who inspired ‘Sound of Freedom’ ‘seriously considering’ run for Romney’s Senate seat

The former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agent who inspired the hit film “Sound of Freedom” said Friday he is “very seriously considering” a run for the U.S. Senate in his home state of Utah to replace retiring Sen. Mitt Romney. Tim Ballard made the announcement during an appearance on the digital show of former […]

Special Counsel Smith Asks Judge to Limit Trump Public Statements

Special Counsel Jack Smith on Friday asked federal district court Judge Tanya Chutkan for a narrow gag order on Donald Trump in the criminal case accusing the former U.S. president of attempting to subvert the results of the 2020 election, according to a court filing. “The …

NM Governor, State GOP Spar Over Concealed Carry Ban

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, a Democrat, and the state’s Republican Party sparred with each other on social media over a controversial concealed carry ban. Lujan Grisham initiated the quarrel Thursday, calling out the New Mexico GOP for fundraising off the …[#item_full_content]

Special counsel Jack Smith proposes ‘narrowly tailored’ gag order on President Trump

Special counsel Jack Smith have requested a federal judge in Washington, D.C. to impose a “narrowly tailored” order restricting former President Donald Trump from making public statements that could “present a serious and substantial danger of material prejudicing this case.” In a filing, Smith’s office accused Trump of engaging in a sweeping campaign of disinformation […]

Iran Sanctioned Near Anniversary of Amini’s Death

The U.S. and the U.K. imposed sanctions on Iran near the first anniversary of the death of Kurdish Iranian Mahsa Amini, who died while in custody of Iran’s “Morality Police” for allegedly flouting the Islamic Republic’s mandatory dress code.[#item_full_content]

Kansas to Stop Changing Birth Certificates to Reflect Gender Identities

Kansas will no longer change transgender people’s birth certificates to reflect their gender identities, the state health department said Friday, citing a new law that prevents the state from legally recognizing those identities.[#item_full_content]

British nurse convicted of 7 baby murders seeks appeal

A British neonatal nurse who was found guilty of murdering seven babies and the attempted murder of six others has launched a bid to appeal her convictions, officials said Friday. Lucy Letby, 33, was sentenced last month to life in prison with no chance of release. A jury at Manchester Crown Court had found her […]

Spanish judge hears testimony on alleged torture under Franco regime

A Spanish judge heard evidence Friday of alleged torture during the rule of the country’s late dictator Francisco Franco, in what rights groups said was the first case of its kind to be accepted for legal review. The hearing at a Madrid courthouse involved allegations against five former police officers. The lead witness, Julio Pacheco, […]