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Senators urge Biden to designate Russia as state sponsor of terror
A pair of unlikely allies, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), are calling on the Biden administration to add Russia to the official list of state sponsors of terrorism. If Russia is designated, it will suffer financially and militarily. “We should be all in on helping Ukraine. We should be all in… -
Victory Day: Russia, Ukraine offer dueling messages on WWII anniversary
Russian President Vladimir Putin is using the 77th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s surrender to Soviet forces to rally support for his war in Ukraine. May 9 is Victory Day in Russia and Putin is drawing comparisons between World War II and his current invasion during annual celebrations. During a speech in Moscow’s Red Square, President… -
House wants President Biden to sell Russian yachts for Ukraine aid
President Joe Biden sent a request to Congress for an additional $33 billion to supply Ukraine with security and humanitarian aid. The president said he is running out of money for the war effort. “The cost of this fight is not cheap but caving to aggression is going to be more costly if we allow… -
DHS plans for immigration spike after Title 42 ends
The Department of Homeland Security is preparing for an increase in illegal immigration after Title 42 ends. The health order allows DHS to send migrants back into Mexico because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We anticipate migration levels will increase, as smugglers will seek to take advantage of and profit from vulnerable migrants,” DHS Secretary Alejandro… -
Presidential gaffes impact Biden’s standing on world stage
“Imagine had the tobacco industry been immune to prostitutes being sued. Come on.” That is a direct quote from President Joe Biden, who made the slip during a speech on so-called “ghost guns.” Biden once called himself a “gaffe machine” and there are many examples of that throughout his presidency. His varying verbal missteps have… -
Hunter Biden’s business partners visited White House at least 19 times
Hunter Biden’s business partners visited the White House at least 19 times during the Obama administration, according to official White House visitor logs. The New York Post reported those meetings included at least one sit-down between Vice President Joe Biden and then-president of Rosemont Seneca Partners Eric Schwerin. President Biden has repeatedly denied that he… -
Voters challenge Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s reelection in court
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) testified Friday during a case challenging her reelection, as voters in Greene’s northwestern Georgia district are suing to keep her off the ballot. The suit claims she helped facilitate the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and is therefore ineligible. The challengers are basing their argument on a… -
US extradites former Honduran president Hernandez to face drug charges
The former president of Honduras has been indicted on federal drug charges and extradited to the United States. Juan Orlando Hernandez is accused of facilitating cocaine trafficking and receiving millions of dollars in bribes from cartels, including a $1 million bribe from former drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman. According to a U.S. Attorney, Hernandez… -
White House releases plan to reduce opioid overdose deaths
President Biden introduced his plan Thursday to combat the national opioid epidemic. The plan includes syringe exchanges, increased efforts against drug cartels and expanding the use of overdose-reversing drugs. The Biden Administration hopes its National Drug Control Strategy will reduce drug overdose deaths by 13% and double treatment for at risk communities by 2025. The… -
Biden reveals new entry plan for Ukrainian refugees
President Biden announced a new plan, called Unite for Ukraine, that will allow Ukrainian refugees to come directly from Europe to the United States. In March, the President announced the United States would welcome 100,000 Ukrainian refugees, tens of thousands of which have already arrived. “Unite” sets up an official channel for Ukrainians who want… -
United Nations: War in Ukraine worsening hunger crisis in Africa
The World Food Program (WFP) is sounding the alarm on a growing food crisis. The U.N. agency said if it doesn’t receive more emergency funding, up to 20 million people could go hungry. The WFP is hoping to raise $473 million over the next six months to support 7.5 million people. Without the funding and… -
North Korea test fires missiles, US urges diplomacy
The United States has called for diplomacy after North Korea test fired two ballistic missiles. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) state run media said Kim Jong Un witnessed the rockets take off from a mobile launch platform. The state run news agency KCNA said the test “is of great significance in drastically improving… -
Covid cases jump, mask mandate returns in Philadelphia
A full scale Boston Marathon began Monday morning for the first time since 2019. The 126th running had 30,000 registered participants and a post-race party at Fenway Park. Boston does not have any Covid mandates in place for the event. Mayor Michelle Wu suggested spectators wear a mask because case counts are rising. The positivity…