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Economic bill passes, Israel/Palestinian cease-fire, Biden to visit Kentucky
The Senate passed a major economic bill, and Israel and Palestinian militants reached a cease-fire deal. It’s Monday, Aug. 8 and President Biden plans to visit Kentucky after historic flooding. Inflation Reduction Act passes Senate – Democrats’ $740 billion climate, health, and tax bill officially was approved by the Senate on Sunday. The vote was… -
California’s largest county to vote on secession question
Talk of secession is brewing in one California county. San Bernardino County voters in November will decide if they want local leaders to look into what benefits would come from breaking away from the state. THe county covers more than 20,000 miles and is the largest in the country. The county covers more ground than… -
Kevin Spacey ordered to pay ‘House of Cards’ makers $30M
Kevin Spacey and his production companies owe the makers of “House of Cards” more than $30 million because of losses brought on by his 2017 firing for alleged sexual harassment of young crew members. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mel Red Recana ruled in favor of MRC and other companies that produced the popular Netflix… -
Blinken: China’s military response to Taiwan trip a ‘significant escalation’
Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued his own response to China’s response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) vist Taiwan earlier this week, On Friday, Chinese officials said 100 warplanes and 10 warships have been firing missiles surrounding the island. That is the largest military exercise of its kind in the region. The exercises have… -
Sinema endorses bill, Griner prisoner swap talks, Alex Jones verdict in
Top Headlines August 5th, 2022: Sen. Sinema to vote yes on spending bill – Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) announced Thursday night she is on board with Senate democrats’ $430 billion Inflation Reduction Act after securing some minor changes to the legislation. “We have agreed to remove the carried interest tax provision, protect advanced manufacturing, and… -
Jurors walk scene of Parkland school shooting ahead of sentencing
The jury in the sentencing trial of the Parkland school shooter took an unusual step today. Jurors were given a tour of the building at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School where Nikolas Cruz shot and killed 17 people. In this penalty phase, jurors will determine whether he should be sentenced to life in prison or… -
LIV Golf players sue PGA Tour following tournament suspensions
11 LIV golf players sued the PGA Tour after last month’s suspensions from playing in the PGA’s upcoming FedEx Cup playoff events. Phil Mickelson, Bryson DeChambeau, and others won’t be participating in the PGA’s upcoming playoff events after they competed in a LIV Golf tournament. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in San Francisco… -
Largest Chinese military drills engulf Taiwan seas following Pelosi trip
Hours after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) departed Taiwan, Chinese missile strikes surrounded the island as part of the largest military drills ever in the region. Officials close to U.S. Intelligence told Fox News China could invade Taiwan within the next 18 months. The officials said 2024 could be a potentially dangerous year with both… -
Taliban opens investigation, Griner closing arguments, NATO vote passes
Taliban opens al-Zawahri investigation- The Taliban announced Thursday it is investigating this weekend’s killing of al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri. A spokesperson indicated that Taliban leaders were not aware of the killing or of al-Zawahri’s presence in Kabul. This goes against Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s claim that the Taliban was sheltering him. On Monday, U.S.… -
Nuclear war dependent on actions of west, Russia says at UN
Russia appears to be ramping up threats of a nuclear war. On Tuesday, a Russian diplomat told the United Nations that while the Ukraine invasion does not warrant the use of nuclear weapons, Russia could resort to nukes in response to “direct aggression” from the West. The comments came just one day after Ukraine asked… -
‘Heightened Terrorism Alert’ issued following killing of al-Qaida’s al-Zawahri
Following the killing of al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri, the State Department issued a heightened terrorism alert asking U.S. citizens to maintain a high level of vigilance. The request is specifically for those traveling abroad. In the alert, officials warned of possible retaliation that could be sought by terrorist groups. “As terrorist attacks, political violence (including… -
After delay, Senate passes PACT Act for Veterans exposed to burn pits
Veterans who were exposed to toxic burn pits during their time of service will soon have access to healthcare benefits after the Senate passed the PACT Act. The measure passed Tuesday with an overwhelming 86-11 vote. The bill will now go to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law. “I’ve never seen so many… -
Pelosi departs Taiwan, Kansas blocks abortion measure, Vin Scully dies
Headlines for Aug. 3, 2022: Nancy Pelosi departs Taiwan – Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) left Taiwan in the early morning hours on Wednesday, ending a roughly day-long trip that included a meeting with Taiwan’s president. The House Speaker reaffirmed the United States would not abandon its commitment to Taiwan. “Our delegation came here to send…
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