Giorno: 9 Agosto 2024

FLASHBACK: Walz backed ‘alternatives to policing’ package at height of defund movement

Days after the city of Minneapolis was crippled by violent riots after the death of George Floyd and at the height of the “defund the police movement,” Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz endorsed a package of progressive police reforms that included “alternatives to policing.” “Minnesotans are demanding real change,” Walz said during a June 11, 2020, […]

Walz’s honeymoon with China gets fresh scrutiny as Harris camp blasts ‘lying’ critics

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is facing scrutiny from Republicans over what they say are pro-China remarks, including an interview in which the Democratic vice presidential nominee said he does not agree with the idea there needs to be an adversarial relationship with the communist government. Walz worked briefly in China as a teacher, traveling to […]

Walz accusations of ‘stolen valor’ prompt battle between House veterans

Controversy over Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s military service record is at the heart of Capitol Hill’s latest political firestorm, with veterans on both sides of the aisle chiming in on the new Democratic vice presidential candidate. Republicans are accusing Walz of misrepresenting details about his 24-year career in the National Guard — GOP lawmakers who […]

White House, RNC Agree on Selling Federal Land to Home Builders

Strong bipartisan consensus has emerged on a possible solution to the nation’s rising home prices, as both the White House and the Republican National Committee are pushing for the federal government to sell unused land to developers as a way to promote affordable housing.[#item_full_content]

Sen. Tuberville Blames Biden, Harris for VA Crisis

The Department of Veterans Affairs under President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris has created a crisis of agency management that lawmakers cannot allow to be “swept under the rug,” said Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala.[#item_full_content]

Rumble Supporters: Boycott Dunkin’ for Snubbing Platform

Supporters of Rumble are calling for a boycott against Dunkin’ after the company refused to run advertisements on the video platform.[#item_full_content]

Stellantis to Lay Off up to 2,450 Factory Workers as Classic Ram Production Ends

Chrysler-parent Stellantis is laying off as many as 2,450 factory workers from its Warren Truck assembly plant outside of Detroit as the automaker ends production of the Ram 1500 Classic truck.[#item_full_content]

Ukraine brings war to Russia in ‘massive’ drone strike on military, government targets

Ukraine on Friday continued its efforts to bring the war onto Russian soil as fighting rages on in Russia’s Kursk region, while “massive” drone strikes were also carried out against military and government targets in at least four other western regions. Russia’s Lipetsk region, which sits just north of Kursk, came under attack by Ukrainian […]

Passenger plane crashes in Brazil with 62 on board, VoePass says

A plane operated by the Brazilian airline VoePass crashed in the country’s Sao Paulo state on Friday, reports say. The aircraft involved in the fiery wreck in a residential area in the city of Vinhedo was carrying 58 passengers and 4 crew, according to The Associated Press. This is a developing story. Please check back […]

Venezuela’s Maduro bans X for 10 days following exchange with Elon Musk

President Nicolás Maduro said he has ordered a 10-day block on access to X in Venezuela, accusing owner Elon Musk of using the social network to promote hatred after the country’s disputed presidential election. Associated Press journalists in Caracas found that by Thursday night posts had stopped loading on X on two private telephone services […]