Biden admin plows ahead with 11th hour plan to effectively ban cigarettes
The Biden administration’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took a significant new step on Wednesday that would effectively ban cigarettes currently on the market in favor of those with lower levels of nicotine. “Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a proposed rule that, if finalized, would make cigarettes and certain other combusted tobacco […]
Nordio: “Mai parlato di scudo penale, la norma non è nel ddl sicurezza”
Read More “Non si è mai parlato di scudo penale“, ma di “maggiori tutele che riguardano tutti i cittadini”, precisa il ministro della Giustizia Carlo Nordio parlando del piano su cui il ministero della Giustizia e l’ufficio affari giuridici della Presidenza del Consiglio sono al lavoro. Una legge per garantire la massima tutela ad agenti […]
UK stalls Chagos Islands deal until Trump administration can ‘consider detail’
Read More The UK government will not sign off a deal to hand back the Chagos Islands to Mauritius until Donald Trump’s administration has had a chance to consider the future of the joint military base, Downing Street has confirmed. Allies of the US president-elect have been critical of the deal because of the implications […]
House GOP resolution would overturn Biden’s gas water heater ban
EXCLUSIVE: A new, GOP-introduced congressional resolution could block President Biden’s recent ban on natural gas water heaters, Fox News Digital has learned. In the waning days of the Biden administration, the Department of Energy announced a new rule banning non-condensing, natural gas-fired water heaters by 2029 in an effort to reduce carbon emissions. Republicans in […]
John Ratcliffe says US faces ‘most challenging security environment’ ever in confirmation hearing
CIA nominee John Ratcliffe is telling senators on Wednesday about how he’ll reshape the intelligence community in what he calls “the most challenging national security environment in our nation’s history.” Ratcliffe, who served as director of national intelligence during President-elect Trump’s first term, is testifying before the Senate Intelligence Committee. The committee will then vote […]
Trump Inauguration ‘Potential Target’ for Threats
President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration will be “an attractive potential target” for terrorists and others seeking to commit violent acts, U.S. national security agencies warn.
Mayorkas: Border More Secure Now Than Before Pandemic
Outgoing Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, who came under attacks including an impeachment during his four years in office, has insisted in a new interview that several aspects of border security were successful during his tenure.
Judge Dismisses Climate Change Suit vs Exxon, BP, Shell
A judge has dismissed New York City’s lawsuit alleging that Exxon Mobil, BP and Shell were liable for misleading the public about their products, and their commitment to renewable energy and fighting climate change.[#item_full_content]
Inflation Rises to 2.9%, Highest Since July
U.S. consumer prices increased slightly more than expected in December amid higher costs for energy goods, pointing to still elevated inflation that aligns with the Federal Reserve’s projections for fewer interest rate cuts this year.[#item_full_content]
Argentina President Milei Awarded Jewish Nobel Prize
The Genesis Prize Foundation announced Tuesday that it awarded Argentina President Javier Milei with the prestigious Jewish Nobel Prize.[#item_full_content]
