Headlines for July 22, 2022: Gubernatorial candidate attacked: New York gubernatorial candidate Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY) was attacked and nearly stabbed at a campaign event outside of Rochester Thursday night. He was able to escape the attack without serious injury, and the attacker was taken into custody. “Thank you to everyone who reached out following…

Jury selection began in the trial of former Trump adviser Steve Bannon who is charged with two counts of criminal contempt of Congress for refusing to testify before the House Jan. 6 investigative committee. Once the jury is seated, prosecutors said they only need one day to present their evidence.  The prosecution plans to call…

At 36, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) has made a name for himself on the world stage as the de facto leader of Saudi Arabia. The crown prince is the son of King Salman bin Abdulaziz, who ascended the throne following the death of his half-brother, King Abdullah, in 2015. MBS quickly rose in…

The Army has gotten rid of its requirement saying potential recruits must have a high school diploma or GED certificate in order to enlist, according to a report from military website Military.com. The report said the service announced the decision last Thursday. There are caveats to the new policy, including: Recruits must ship to basic…

The Treasury Department announced sanctions against Iranian petrochemical producers, as well as companies in China and the United Arab Emirates that help export Iran’s petrochemicals. The sanctions specifically target two companies based in Hong Kong, three in Iran, and four in the UAE, as well as on Chinese citizen Jinfeng Gao and Indian national Mohammed…

June is always a busy time for the Supreme Court, as it issues the majority of its rulings throughout the month. The high court issued three decisions Monday, yet 30 opinions remain this session. Below are five of the 10 most important decisions we’re following that are expected in the coming weeks. We’ll provide coverage…

The Biden administration invoked the Defense Production Act (DPA) Wednesday in an effort to combat the ongoing baby formula shortage. The White House will require suppliers to provide ingredients used to make formula to manufacturers ahead of other customers. “I know parents all across the country are worried about finding enough infant formula to feed…

President Joe Biden departed on his first trip to the Indo-Pacific region as President. Over the six-day trip, President Biden is set to meet newly elected South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. While in Japan, Biden will also meet with fellow leaders of the Indo-Pacific strategic alliance known as…

More than two months into the battle between Russia and Ukraine, the world is wondering just how this is all going to end. For now, both sides are standing strong with Russia continuing its attacks, and Ukraine regaining lost ground. Straight Arrow News contributor Newt Gingrich believes Ukraine may have the advantage in the long…

The country is getting the first concrete sign that runaway inflation has peaked. The Labor Department announced Wednesday that consumer prices rose 8.3% in April from a year ago, which is still one of the highest readings in four decades but slightly below the March peak of 8.5%. Monthly growth dramatically cooled to 0.3% in…