Minnesota Supreme Court dismisses “insurrection clause,” allows Trump on primary ballot
Minnesota’s state Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to use the “insurrection clause” in the 14th Amendment to prevent former President Trump from running in that state’s 2024 GOP primary. Minnesota’s hearing was one of two states’ lawsuits, so far, along with Colorado, though altogether similar suits have been filed in six states, and the question […]
U.S. airstrike hits Iran-backed facility in Syria
The Pentagon said the U.S. military carried out an airstrike Wednesday that hit a weapons warehouse in eastern Syria that was used by Iran-backed militias. Two F-15 fighter jets dropped multiple bombs on the weapons facility near Maysulun in Deir el-Zour, Syria. Pentagon officials said the warehouse was known to be used by Iran’s Revolutionary […]
Actors union approves deal to end strike against studios
The actors union SAG-AFTRA on Wednesday approved a tentative agreement to end its months-long strike against the Hollywood studios. The strike officially ended at 12:01am on Thursday. After two days of both sides hammering out the final details, the union’s negotiating committee approved the agreement by unanimous vote. The deal next goes to the union’s […]
House Oversight Committee Subpoenas Hunter Biden, James Biden
The House Oversight Committee on Wednesday subpoenaed Hunter Biden, son of the President, and James Biden, brother of the President as part of its impeachment inquiry. The committee is asking for testimony from Hunter Biden by December 13 in its investigation into whether there is any proof that could tie the President to his son’s […]
Ukraine gets European Union backing for membership
The European Commission on Wednesday recommended that formal discussions begin aimed at Ukraine’s efforts to join the European Union (EU). The European Commission is part of the executive of the EU, along with the European Council. It operates as a cabinet government, with 27 members of the Commission—a “College” of Commissioners—headed by a President. The […]
Italy sending a hospital ship to the Gaza coast
Italy’s Defense Minister, Guido Crosetto, said Wednesday that an Italian Navy hospital ship was heading to the coast of Gaza to help treat victims of the Israel-Hamas war. The ship Vulcano would be leaving from an unnamed Italian port, carrying a staff of 170 including 30 people trained for medical emergencies, Crosetto told reporters, adding […]
Blinken says it’s “clear that Israel cannot occupy Gaza”
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday said that it’s “clear that Israel cannot occupy Gaza,” but “there may be a need for some transition period at the end of the conflict” with Hamas. Blinken made the statement during a news conference following the G-7 foreign ministers’ meeting in Tokyo, in response to comments by […]
House votes to censure Rashida Tlaib
The GOP-led House of Representatives voted Tuesday night to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) over language she has used to criticize Israel amid its war against Hamas. The vote, which came down after 10:30pm ET, was 234-188 along mostly partisan lines. Twenty-two Democrats voted with 212 Republicans to censure Tlaib, the only Palestinian-American member of […]
Meta to flag political ads with A.I. ahead of 2024 election
Looking toward next year’s big Presidential election, social media giant Meta said political ads on Facebook and Instagram must disclose if they’re using artificial intelligence (AI). Under the new policy, labels noting the use of AI will appear on users’ screens when they click on political ads. In September, Google announced an AI labeling policy […]
Democratic Party scores big wins in key elections
Democrats chalked up victories in several key elections on Tuesday with abortion rights being a driving issue for voters. In Ohio, a state constitutional amendment to protect access to abortion passed by 56.5% of the voters. Another 43.4% voted against the measure. Exit polling Tuesday found that 6 out of 10 Ohioans expressed negative feelings […]
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