IRS Whistleblowers Testify Before Congress on Hunter Biden Probe
Two IRS whistleblowers were testifying Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee about their claims that the Justice Department mishandled its years-long investigation of Hunter Biden, the President’s son. It was the first time that whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler have spoken publicly about their allegations, which the Department of Justice as well as the […]
Texas Investigating Claims Troopers told to Push Migrants Back into Rio Grande
The Texas Office of the Inspector General is investigating claims that state troopers were ordered to push migrants—including women and children—back into the Rio Grande River and to deny them water. The claims arose from an email shared with the media on Monday by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), in which a state […]
Israeli President Isaac Herzog Addresses Congress
Israeli President Isaac Herzog addressed a joint session of Congress Wednesday, calling the United States his country’s “greatest partner and friend” and drawing numerous standing ovations. Herzog is now the second Israeli President to address Congress after his father, Chaim Herzog, in 1987. His speech marked modern Israel’s celebration of its 75th year. “My soul […]
White House Targets Junk Fees in Housing Rentals
The Biden Administration is demanding more transparency for renters on upfront advertised rental fees from online real-estate companies. In a statement, the White House called rental housing “a new front in [President Biden’s] crackdown on junk fees.” “Rental application fees can be up to $100 or more per application, and, importantly, they often exceed the […]
Women Denied Abortions in Texas ask for Clarity on Exceptions
A group of women who are suing Texas were set to head to court in Austin Wednesday, seeking clarity on when exceptions to the state’s abortion ban are allowed. Five women initially sued back in March, but more women have since joined the suit, altogether adding up to more than a dozen who are asserting that […]
American Airlines Flight Attendants to Vote on Possible Strike
The union representing American Airlines flight attendants said Tuesday that voting on a potential strike would take place later this month. The vote is scheduled to occur between July 28 and August 29, with the result announced August 30. More than 26,000 flight attendants are seeking wage increases amid new contract negotiations. “Our contract became […]
Gaetz to Introduce Bill to Defund Special Counsel Jack Smith’s Investigations
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) said Tuesday that he plans to introduce a bill to defund Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigations into potential criminal wrongdoing by former President Trump. “In the coming hours, the coming days, I will be introducing legislation under my name, in the House of Representatives, as a freestanding bill, to defund the […]
New Details Emerge About Special Counsel’s Target Letter to Trump
New details emerged overnight Tuesday about what’s reportedly in the target letter sent to former President Trump regarding the special counsel’s investigation into the 2020 Election. According to the Wall Street Journal, citing sources, the target letter includes at least three charges: deprivation of rights, conspiracy to commit an offense or defraud the United States, […]
Thousands Evacuate When Fire Breaks out at Military Base in Crimea
A fire broke out at a military base in Russian-annexed Crimea, forcing the evacuation of more than 2,000 people and a nearby highway’s closure. It occurred on the military training ground in the Kirovske district on the Crimean Peninsula, according to Kremlin-installed Governor Sergei Aksyonov. Russian media reported explosions and detonations in an ammunition warehouse. […]
No Ruling but Heated Disagreements in Trump’s Classified Documents Pretrial Hearing
A pre-trial hearing in former President Trump’s classified documents case wrapped Tuesday without a ruling from Judge Aileen Cannon of the U.S. District in Southern Florida. Cannon put off setting a trial date during the hearing, indicating instead that she would enter a written order “soon.” According to reporters who were present in the courtroom, […]
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