Giorno: 25 Ottobre 2023

Drone video shows Mexican drug cartels throwing explosives along Texas southern border

Mexican drug cartel operatives continue to engage in violent acts along the southern border of Texas near the Rio Grande, as new video shows them throwing explosives as an intimidation tactic, authorities say. The Texas Department of Public Safety posted video to social media on Wednesday showing both thermal and non-thermal views of a group […]

Biden Campaign: Johnson’s Speakership an ‘Extreme MAGA Takeover’

In a swift response to the election of Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., as the new speaker of the House, President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign issued a statement, asserting that Johnson’s ascent solidified the so-called MAGA takeover within the House Republican ranks.[#item_full_content]

North Dakota Legislature rewrites budget bill, ending special session in 3 days

North Dakota’s Republican-controlled Legislature adjourned Wednesday after rewriting provisions of a major budget bill that was voided by the state Supreme Court, resolving a mess that had threatened to stymie government operations. The Legislature completed its special session in three days, less than a month after the surprising ruling that rejected the bill, which was […]

‘Squad’ Democrats vote against condemning ‘barbaric’ Hamas attack on Israel

A group of House Democrats made up primarily of far-left “Squad” members voted against a resolution Wednesday to condemn the “barbaric” Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas terrorists. H.R. 771, which reaffirms America’s support for Israel as it responds to the attack, received overwhelming bipartisan support and passed by a vote of 412-10 with […]

Wisconsin officials pass new wolf management plan, but population goal absent

Wisconsin wildlife officials unanimously approved a contentious new wolf management plan Wednesday that doesn’t include a specific population goal despite demands from hunters and farmers to cap the number of wolves roaming the state. In backing the plan, Department of Natural Resources policy board members praised it as a scientifically sound compromise that could give […]

NYT: Large Part of 267K Loan to Justice Thomas Not Repaid

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas did not repay a “significant portion” of a $267,230 loan from a wealthy friend he used to pay for a 40-foot luxury motor coach, The New York Times reported Wednesday.[#item_full_content]