Zelensky to address U.N. Security Council
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for the United Nations to reform itself while addressing the Security Council Wednesday. “We should recognize that the U.N. finds itself in a deadlock on the matters of aggression. Humankind no longer pins its hopes on the U.N.,” Zelensky said during his speech to the security council, of which Russia […]
Merrick Garland to testify before House Judiciary Committee
Attorney General Merrick Garland is set to defend the Department of Justice in testimony before the House Judiciary Committee Wednesday in an exchange that’s expected to get fiery. House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-OH) is also Chair of the House Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government, which was created when Republicans took […]
Zelensky tells U.N. General Assembly unity can guarantee peace
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the United Nations General Assembly Tuesday, telling the member nations, “I promise, being really united we can guarantee fair peace for all nations.” Speaking in English throughout his speech, Zelensky blasted Russian “aggressors” who invaded Ukraine in February 2022. “Ukraine gave up its third largest nuclear arsenal,” Zelensky noted. “The […]
House Democrats reintroduce John Lewis Voting Rights Act
Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL) was leading a group of House Democrats Tuesday in reintroducing the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, named for the late Georgia Congressman and Civil Rights icon, would restore a provision in the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that was struck down by the […]
Pennsylvania Governor announces automatic voter registration
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) announced that starting Tuesday, his administration is making it easier for citizens to register to vote when getting or renewing their driver’s license. “Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of our democracy, and automatic voter registration is a commonsense step to make our elections more secure and save Pennsylvanians […]
Judge says Trump attorney has no conflict in Stormy Daniels case
New York State Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan noted in a letter Monday to attorney Joseph Tacopina that “there is no conflict” in his defending former President Trump in a case adult film star Stormy Daniels despite Tacopina’s prior dealings with her. Trump is already facing 34 felony counts of falsifying business records and conspiracy […]
Russian court declines to hear detained U.S. journalist’s appeal
Detained U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich appealed his pre-trial detention on Tuesday at Moscow City Court, but was turned away without a ruling. The same court on August 24 extended Gershkovich’s detention by three months, until November 30. The 31-year-old American journalist was arrested in March. Russia’s FSB security services claimed that Gershkovich, who reports for […]
Biden stresses global partnerships at U.N. General Assembly
President Biden stressed the importance of global partnerships when he addressed the United Nations General Assembly Tuesday. During a speech that touched upon competition with China, Russia’s war in Ukraine, nuclear ambitions in Iran and North Korea, and human atrocities in Darfur as well as climate change and artificial intelligence, Biden stated that “cooperation, partnership, […]
House to hold first Biden impeachment inquiry next Thursday
House Republicans expect to hold their first hearing in the impeachment inquiry into President Biden regarding allegations surrounding his son, Hunter Biden, next Thursday, September 28, Fox News reported Tuesday. According to Fox News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Program, “Fox is told that [the] hearing won’t tread any new ground necessarily. It will simply be […]
UAW’s Fain vows more walk-outs if no progress this week
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said Monday evening that more union members would walk off the job at noon Friday if no “serious progress” is made in contract negotiations with the Big Three automakers. The UAW’s strike began at midnight Friday when contract agreements to cover the UAW’s 145,000 members could not be reached, […]
Tagged AutomakersBig ThreeCEO salariesChryslerDodgeEconomic Policy InstituteFordGeneral MotorsGMJeeplabor unionMary Barrapensionsprofit sharingpublic affairsRamShawn FainStellantisUAWUnited Auto Workerswagesworkers strike