Category: USA
Matt Gaetz Withdraws From Attorney General Consideration
New York Times Mr. Gaetz has consistently denied the allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use, but his prospective nomination ran into trouble in the Senate. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/21/us/politics/matt-gaetz-withdraws-attorney-general.html
Read MoreWho will Trump pick next for attorney general after Gaetz’s withdrawal?
Fox News Matt Gaetz, the former Florida representative and President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, announced Thursday that he is withdrawing as Trump’s pick for the top prosecutor. Who is in consideration now for the top spot? Here are potential names floated to head the Department of Justice next. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey…
Read MoreBiden administration loosens immigration restrictions ahead of second Trump term: ‘Last-ditch effort’
Fox News The Biden administration is loosening some key immigration restrictions ahead of President-elect Trump’s second term, opening the door for thousands more illegal immigrants to enter the country. Trump has indicated that he could declare a national emergency and use military assets to carry out mass deportations. The Biden administration, however, is taking steps…
Read MorePhillips 66 charged in federal indictment after Los Angeles oil pollution
Washington Post The company is accused of knowingly and negligently violating the Clean Water Act. It will be arraigned in the coming weeks. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/11/21/pollution-criminal-indictment-phillips-66/
Read MoreDemocrats advance 5 more Biden judicial nominees
Fox News Five more of President Biden’s judicial nominees advanced out of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday and will proceed to the Senate floor in the coming days. Senate Democrats confirmed Biden’s 220th federal court appointment on Wednesday and are hoping to add to that number before the Thanksgiving holiday. Republicans have fought several…
Read MoreSenior North Korean General Wounded in Recent Ukrainian Strike, Western Official Says
Wall Street Journal It is the first time that Western officials have confirmed that a high-ranking North Korean military officer has become a casualty in the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict. https://www.wsj.com/articles/senior-north-korean-general-wounded-in-recent-ukrainian-strike-western-official-says-c138121b
Read MorePete Hegseth’s Metamorphosis: From Critic of War Crimes to Defender of the Accused
New York Times President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick to lead the Defense Department was described by peers as a skillful soldier who became embittered by military dysfunction. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/21/us/politics/pete-hegseth-defense-department.html
Read MoreReadout of Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Ms. Amanda Dory Meeting With Minister Of Defense of Albania Mr. Pirro Vengu
Defense.gov Amanda Dory, the acting undersecretary of defense for policy, met with Albanian Defense Minister Pirro Vengu at the Pentagon. https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3974596/readout-of-acting-under-secretary-of-defense-for-policy-ms-amanda-dory-meeting/
Read MoreTed Cruz urges White House to halt $1.25B in ‘digital equity’ funds
Fox News FIRST ON FOX: Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is urging the Biden administration to halt a $1.25 billion “Digital Equity” program, calling it unconstitutional for using race-based criteria to expand broadband access. “I urge you to withdraw the unlawful [Notice of Funding Opportunity] NOFO and halt issuing Program grants before you cause real harm,”…
Read MoreFetterman says ‘F— that’ amid bipartisan backlash over arrest warrants targeting Israel’s Netanyahu, Gallant
Fox News Bipartisan backlash erupted in response to news that Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court targeted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant with arrest warrants. The chamber issued the arrest warrants against the two men “for crimes against humanity and war crimes,” according to the ICC.…
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