In a surprising turn of events, House Republicans have put forward Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio as their nominee for speaker of the House of Representatives. This decision came after Rep. Steve Scalise withdrew his candidacy due to opposition from hard-right members of the GOP. Jordan, who currently serves as chairman of the Judiciary Committee,
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The Gaza Strip’s health services are currently facing a dire and critical stage, according to Palestinian health authorities. The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has taken a devastating toll on the region, with both sides suffering significant casualties. The Israeli Defense Forces have targeted numerous “terrorist targets” within the Gaza Strip, including the Islamic
In a recent announcement, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) revealed that companies will be refunding a staggering $140 million to customers due to the discovery of illegal “junk fees.” CFPB Director Rohit Chopra emphasized the bureau’s commitment to combating these unethical practices that undermine consumer trust. The report, released alongside the Biden administration’s new
In a recent address, President Joe Biden unequivocally condemned the attacks carried out by Hamas as acts of terrorism, expressing his solidarity with Israel. The President characterized the assault on Israeli civilians as a moment when pure and unadulterated evil was unleashed upon the world. He empathetically stated, “This was an act of sheer evil:
In a shocking turn of events, Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., has expressed his openness to once again take on the role of Speaker of the House. This comes less than a week after McCarthy was ousted from the position, marking an unprecedented move by a handful of hardline Republicans in the House of Representatives. McCarthy’s initial
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently made a statement regarding the weekend attack by Hamas on Israel, emphasizing that it is not clear whether Iran was involved. While Iran has been a long-time supporter of Hamas, Blinken pointed out that there is currently no evidence to suggest Iran’s direct involvement in this particular attack.
The collapse of Ukraine aid in Congress has been a long time coming, and Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell’s fears have become a reality. McConnell had repeatedly warned that political support for Ukraine was at risk, as a vocal minority of Republican lawmakers intensified their efforts against sending U.S. money overseas to fight against Russia.
In a recent development, a New York appeals court has refused to stay the ongoing civil business fraud trial of Donald Trump and his company. However, the court did halt a judge’s order to cancel the business certificates of Trump’s companies in the state, signaling a temporary reprieve for the former president. This decision comes
Lawyers representing Donald Trump are planning to ask a New York appeals court to halt the ongoing $250 million business fraud trial. The attorneys aim to put a stop to the judge’s order that could potentially dismantle the former president’s company. While Christopher Kise, Trump’s attorney, informed Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Arthur Engoron of their
In an unexpected turn of events, Republican leaders have expelled two prominent Democrats from their long-held Capitol hideaway offices. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and ex-Majority Leader Steny Hoyer were informed that their small, yet highly coveted, secondary offices within the Capitol would be reassigned. The motives behind these evictions remain unclear, as spokespeople for