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House Oversight Committee Chair Blocks Democrat Request to Visit El Salvador Prison

Harry SonApril 21, 2025

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has rejected a request from Democratic lawmakers to visit El Salvador’s notorious Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT), a maximum-security prison where hundreds of deportees from the US are being held. The prison has gained attention for its harsh conditions and allegations of human rights abuses. In a letter, Comer ridiculed...

Rudy Giuliani’s Florida Condo and World Series Rings at Stake in $146 Million Defamation Case

Michael JockJanuary 16, 2025

Rudy Giuliani, former New York City mayor and personal attorney to President-elect Donald Trump, is set to testify as the first witness in a non-jury civil trial in Manhattan federal court. The trial will determine whether he must turn over his Palm Beach, Florida condominium and three New York Yankees World Series rings to satisfy...

Pam Bondi, Trump’s AG pick, says ‘partisan’ weaponization of DOJ will end

Michael JockJanuary 15, 2025

President elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general Pam Bondi is being questioned by the Senate Judiciary Committee, where Democrats are expected to press her on whether she will prioritize loyalty to Trump over her constitutional duty. In her opening statement, the former Florida attorney general emphasized to lawmakers that she would not use the...

Kaine clashes with Hegseth over infidelity, drinking, scandals

Michael JockJanuary 14, 2025

Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) clashed sharply with secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth over his infidelity and reports of public drunkenness and drunkenness on the job, repeatedly pressing Hegseth on his character and judgment. Kaine focused on Hegseth’s sexual encounter with a woman at a Republican women’s event in Monterey, Calif., in 2017, which Hegseth...

Kirsten Gillibrand melts down over ‘mean’ Pete Hegseth when he emphasizes need for merit-based standards in military

Michael JockJanuary 14, 2025

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand clashed with Pete Hegseth during his confirmation hearing, calling him out for his past comments on women in the military. Hegseth had previously stated that women shouldn’t be in combat roles, and Gillibrand slammed these remarks as “brutal,” “mean,” and “hurtful” to serving military personnel. Gillibrand specifically took issue with Hegseth’s comment...

Hegseth says service members kicked out for refusing the Covid vaccine will be reinstated

Harry SonJanuary 14, 2025

Hegseth said during a line of questioning from Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., that service members who were discharged from the military for refusing to get the Covid vaccine would be “apologized to and reinstituted with pay and rank,” in Trump’s Defense Department. Hegseth called the FDA-approved Covid vaccine “experimental,” saying the Defense Department’s decision to mandate the...

In battle view, Ernst, a veteran herself, presses Hegseth

Michael JockJanuary 14, 2025

Ernst pressing Hegseth, When Ernst questioned Hegseth, she brought up her own military experience, stating that she was turned down for a combat position due to her gray hair, but that norms have since changed. She emphasized that she thought women needed to adhere to military standards and asked, “Will you support women continuing to...

Biden says Trump administration officials ‘dead wrong’ on climate threat

Michael JockJanuary 13, 2025

Biden says Trump administration officials ‘dead wrong’ on climate threatAs he closed his speech, Joe Biden warned officials in the incoming Trump administration who deny the existence of the climate crisis that they were “dead wrong”. “I know … some in the incoming administration are skeptical about the need for clean energy. They don’t even...

Petition demanding resignation of LA Mayor Karen Bass signed by more than 92,000.

Michael JockJanuary 12, 2025

A staggering 92,000 people have joined forces to demand the resignation of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, citing her gross mismanagement of the devastating wildfire crisis sweeping the city. The outcry comes after Mayor Bass faced intense criticism for being out of the country when the fires first broke out, sparking widespread destruction and chaos....

Gov. Gavin Newsom signs new executive order to help Los Angeles rebuild faster

Michael JockJanuary 12, 2025

California Governor Gavin Newsom has taken a crucial step to support the rebuilding efforts in Los Angeles after the devastating wildfires. He signed an executive order that removes certain regulatory hurdles, enabling residents and businesses to quickly rebuild their properties. The order suspends specific environmental regulations, allowing for faster reconstruction of homes and businesses. This...

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FIFA Unveils Team of the Year with Surprise Omissions

December 18, 2024

FIFA has announced its Team of the Year, featuring a star-studded lineup that includes five Premier League players. However, the biggest surprise was the omission of Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe. The Team of the Year includes some of the biggest names in football, such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Robert Lewandowski. The five...

Heat Dome to Scorch Central and Eastern U.S., Affecting Millions

June 20, 2025

A massive heat dome is bringing dangerously high temperatures to over 200 million people across the central and eastern United States. The event, coinciding with the official start of summer, is causing daytime highs to exceed 100°F (37.7°C) in many areas, with nighttime temperatures staying above 80°F (26.6°C) in cities—offering little relief. This extreme heat,...

Jamaica Prepares for a Potentially Devastating Hit as Hurricane Melissa Rapidly Strengthens

October 25, 2025

Jamaica and several Caribbean nations are bracing for a potentially catastrophic storm as Tropical Storm Melissa intensifies rapidly over exceptionally warm Caribbean waters. Forecasters warn that Melissa could become one of the most powerful hurricanes ever to strike Jamaica, bringing days of life-threatening weather conditions. Authorities are urging residents in vulnerable areas to prepare immediately...

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House Oversight Committee Chair Blocks Democrat Request to Visit El Salvador Prison

Rudy Giuliani’s Florida Condo and World Series Rings at Stake in $146 Million Defamation Case

Pam Bondi, Trump’s AG pick, says ‘partisan’ weaponization of DOJ will end

Kaine clashes with Hegseth over infidelity, drinking, scandals

Kirsten Gillibrand melts down over ‘mean’ Pete Hegseth when he emphasizes need for merit-based standards in military

Hegseth says service members kicked out for refusing the Covid vaccine will be reinstated

In battle view, Ernst, a veteran herself, presses Hegseth

Biden says Trump administration officials ‘dead wrong’ on climate threat

Petition demanding resignation of LA Mayor Karen Bass signed by more than 92,000.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signs new executive order to help Los Angeles rebuild faster

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