Giorno: 6 Dicembre 2023

Riley Gaines Calls House ‘Squad’ Member ‘Misogynist’

Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines called progressive Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa., a “misogynist” after the lawmaker condemned the activist’s testimony as “transphobic” and asked that it be stricken from the record during a House hearing. Gaines, a vocal supporter of women’s…[#item_full_content]

Fmr House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to Leave Congress

Rep. Kevin McCarthy, who won and lost the role of Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives in a tumultuous nine months this year, said in a Wall Street Journal column Wednesday that he will leave Congress, bringing an end to his congressional career.[#item_full_content]

Sweden signs defense pact granting US access to all Scandinavian military bases

On the brink of joining NATO, Sweden has signed a defense cooperation agreement with Washington that will allow the United States access to all of the military bases across the Scandinavian country, saying the deal would bolster regional security. Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson said the deal, signed in Washington Tuesday, “will create better conditions […]

Former drug kingpins provided ‘unparalleled assistance’ in convicting El Chapo

Margarito Flores and his twin brother Pedro anxiously huddled in a lavish bathroom in South Zapopan, Mexico, as they prepared to call Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman to discuss a shipment of heroin they had just received. As Margarito paced, Pedro pressed the record button on his audiotape device and placed the call. Within minutes, the […]

McCarthy announces he won’t run for re-election after being ousted as speaker

Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., announced Wednesday that he will not seek re-election after being ousted as House Speaker.  McCarthy made the announcement in an opinion piece for The Wall Street Journal.  “No matter the odds, or personal cost, we did the right thing. That may seem out of fashion in Washington these days, but delivering […]