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Russia offering citizenship to all Ukrainians
Russian President Vladimir Putin is offering Ukrainians a fast-track to Russian citizenship. Putin’s decree, which expands an existing program, is seen as another maneuver to expand influence in the war-torn country. Ukrainian officials have yet to react to Putin’s announcement. Originally, Russia’s fast-track to citizenship option was only offered to people living in Ukraine’s eastern… -
Federal agent charged in Chinese spy scheme
Inside the federal court in Brooklyn on Thursday, U.S. prosecutors said the Chinese government is paying people living in the U.S. to spy on, harass and intimidate Chinese dissidents. Craig Miller and Derrick Taylor were charged in such a plot. Miller has been at the Department of Homeland Security for 15 years. Taylor worked at DHS… -
“Sniper Frontier” brings soldiers from Russia, Iran & China to Venezuela
Teams of snipers from more than 30 countries could be headed for Venezuela. They’ll be taking part in “Sniper Frontier,” one of the events in the 2022 International Army Games (IAG). It’s not uncommon for militaries from different countries to participate in war games together. What sets the IAG apart are the founding countries; Russia,… -
FDA easing regulations to prevent future infant formula shortages
The Biden administration is taking new steps to prevent another infant formula shortage. The White House is going to work with foreign formula makers to try and keep their products on the market in the United States over the long term. Back in February, Abbott, the largest maker of baby formula in the U.S., was… -
Former Trump White House Counsel Pat Cipollone to testify to Jan. 6 committee
Pat Cipollone, the White House counsel to former President Donald Trump, will testify to the House Jan. 6 Committee. Cipollone has already spoken informally to the committee, but his role to resist Trump’s plan to overthrow the election came under the microscope last week after the testimony of former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson. Hutchinson relayed… -
NASA: China wants military moon base
The head of NASA is calling out the Chinese government. Bill Nelson said China wants to “take over” the moon and build a military base there. The Chinese call the accusation a smear. However, for the last 10 years, the country’s space program has expanded dramatically, and the country definitely has designs to build a… -
WNBA’s Brittney Griner sends letter to Biden from Russian prison
Brittney Griner wrote a letter to President Joe Biden from a Russian prison, pleading with him to not forget about her and other American detainees. The two-time Olympic gold medalist and WNBA star has been illegally detained since February. Russian authorities allege they found THC vape cartridges in Griner’s luggage as she was returning to… -
United States-Mexico border crossing named ‘world’s deadliest’
The U.S.-Mexico border is the deadliest land crossing in the world, according to the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Missing Migrants Project. According to data published by IOM, at least 728 people died while trying to cross the U.S. southern border last year. This year, 493 migrants have already died, including 53 people found in an abandoned… -
Gas taxes jump in nine states on July 1
Just in time for the Independence Day holiday weekend, the gas taxes in nine states are jumping up effective Friday. Millions of Americans will be spending more on gas entering the peak of the summer travel season. The problem this year is timing. Most changes to taxes happen in January with the start of a… -
New Jersey, California sending more stimulus money
Millions of Americans living in California and New Jersey will get more stimulus money. The two Democratic-led states are set to pass budgets which allot money to help residents combat record-high inflation. California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced more than half of residents in his state could soon receive up to $1050 in stimulus funding as… -
Nuclear power attracting more money, interest
Nuclear power in the United States is experiencing a bit of a renaissance. A global commitment to cut carbon emissions, coupled with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the resulting spike in carbon fuels, is forcing politicians, energy producers and investors to reconsider a nuclear future. The United States was the dominant nuclear energy developer and… -
WNBA star Brittney Griner gets Russian trial date
WNBA star Brittney Griner, charged with marijuana possession, is still a Russian prisoner. She was arrested in February, and her trial is scheduled to start Friday. The 31-year-old Griner was arrested Feb. 17 at the Sheremetyevo International Airport. She was returning to the country to play for a Russian team. Law enforcement there allege Griner… -
California gun owners’ data leaked online
The personal details about every California gun owner with a concealed carry weapons permit was published to the internet on Monday. The information, which includes names, addresses and race, was posted to a new firearms dashboard portal. California Attorney General Rob Bonta launched the 2022 Firearms Dashboard Portal to improve transparency and information sharing on…
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