Biden to Sign Executive Order on Environmental Justice
President Biden was set Friday to sign an executive order calling on all federal agencies to prioritize environmental justice. In other words, the order directs federal agencies to invest in disadvantaged communities disproportionately affected by pollution and climate change. “President Biden and Vice President Harris believe that every person has a right to breathe clean […]
DHS Memo: Terrorism Threats Surging Online
Terrorist and domestic violent extremist organizations have increased their online threats, according to a Department of Homeland Security memo obtained by the Daily Beast. According to the memo, the increased threats target specific groups, including the LGBTQ community, journalists, the government, law enforcement, the military and perceived enemies of Islam. The Daily Beast says the […]
Santos Investigation: Questions Rise about Campaign Treasurer
Federal and local investigations into campaign finances by Rep. George Santos (R-NY) have recently focused on his 2022 campaign treasurer, Nancy Marks, the New York Times reported Friday. Marks, a bookkeeper, has reportedly been a fixture in Long Island Republican circles. When Santos launched his 2022 campaign Marks used her deep GOP ties to help […]
Defense Rests in Proud Boys January 6 Trial
The defense rested Thursday in the seditious conspiracy trial of former Proud Boys leaders surrounding the deadly January 6, 2021 insurrection. Federal prosecutors, however, have a right to call rebuttal witnesses to testify before closing arguments get under way and jurors begin deliberating. The trial, which started more than three months ago, is set to […]
Tennessee Lawmaker Resigns Over Sexual Harassment Charges
A member of the Tennessee State House who’d voted to oust the so-called “Tennessee Three” has resigned his own seat after having been found guilty of sexual harassment. Rep. Scotty Campbell (R), who serves as vice chair of the House Republican Caucus, resigned Thursday afternoon—hours after it was revealed to the public that an ethics […]
Biden Set to Launch Reelection Bid as Soon as Next Week
President Joe Biden is expected to launch his 2024 reelection campaign as soon as Tuesday, according to multiple reports. The timing of the announcement coincides with the four-year anniversary of his announced run in the 2020 Presidential election. Advisers to the President are reported to be considering kicking off the campaign with a video reelection […]
Russia Accidentally Bombs Own City
A Russian jet accidentally bombed a Russian city Thursday night, leaving three people injured and prompting a city-wide emergency evacuation. An explosion in Belgorod, a city of 340,000 residents about 20 miles north of the Ukrainian border, was described by Moscow’s Defense Ministry as “an emergency release of an air ordnance.” Russian jets regularly fly over […]
DOJ Seeks to Give Seized Russian Asset Proceeds to Ukraine
The Department of Justice has asked Congress to expand its authority to give proceeds from seized Russian assets to Ukraine. The U.S. is “leaving a lot of money on the table,” Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. “The millions we are seizing and forfeiting because of export control […]
State Leader Who Pushed to Oust “Tennessee Three” found Guilty of Sexual Harassment
A member of the GOP-controlled Tennessee State House leadership has been found guilty by an ethics committee of sexually harassing at least one, and possible two, interns. Rep. Scotty Campbell (R), who serves as vice chair of the House Republican Caucus that recently voted to expel three Democrats for protesting gun violence on the House […]
Senate Judiciary Asks Chief Justice to Answer Ethics Questions
The Chair of the Democratic-led Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday asked Chief Justice John Roberts to answer questions about Supreme Court ethics rules. In a letter, Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) invited the Chief Justice, or “another justice whom you designate,” to appear before the committee on May 2. The request comes after the non-profit news outlet […]
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