Biden says meeting with House Speaker on national debt ceiling ‘productive’
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. US President pointed out that “while there are areas of disagreement, the Speaker and I, and his lead negotiators Chairman McHenry and Congressman Graves, and our staffs will continue to discuss the path forward” https://tass.com/economy/1621471
Read MoreMcCarthy says national debt talks with Biden ‘productive’, but no agreement yet
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The official pointed out that there were issues that still needed to be worked out https://tass.com/economy/1621469
Read MoreOil Rises on Prospects for Strong Gasoline Demand
Wall Street Journal Oil rose in the morning Asian session on prospects of strong demand for gasoline as the U.S. driving season kicks into higher gear. https://www.wsj.com/articles/oil-rises-on-prospects-for-strong-gasoline-demand-f699cbeb
Read MoreRussian occupiers seize cultural property in Berdiansk
Pravda Ukraine Collaborators have been tasked with taking cultural property from the local Isaac Brodsky Art Museum in the city of Berdiansk in Zaporizhzhia Oblast to Russia. Source: National Resistance Center of Ukraine Quote: “Russians rob the Berdiansk Art Museum named after Isaac Brodsky. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/23/7403399/
Read MorePutin to hold state awards ceremony in Kremlin
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to the press service of the head of state, the event will be held in the Kremlin’s St Catherine Hall https://tass.com/politics/1621467
Read MorePilgrims to Pope Francis: Take the Cannoli
Wall Street Journal The pope received a gift of pastries from members of the Society of Divine Vocations, which promotes religious vocations. The audience marked the first anniversary of the canonization of St. Justin Russolillo, the Vocationists’ founder. https://www.wsj.com/articles/pilgrims-to-pope-francis-take-the-cannoli-4cfd0e6d
Read MoreBiden admin pulls grant for energy firm with Chinese ties in stunning reversal
Fox News The Biden administration informed lawmakers Monday that it will no longer award a $200 million grant to a Chinese-linked energy technology firm in an unexpected reversal. In a call with congressional staff Monday evening, Department of Energy (DOE) officials said Microvast, a Texas-based maker of technology for electric vehicle batteries, won’t receive the…
Read MoreDeSantis touts tight Israel ties to woo Evangelical voters at Christian conference
Jerusalem Post “When I took office, I promised to make Florida the most pro-Israel state in the United States, and we have been able to deliver on that promise,” DeSantis told a captive audience. https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-743915
Read MoreMinnesota wraps up budget negotiations, Democrats rejoice over key policy wins
Fox News The Minnesota Legislature was putting the final touches on a $72 billion state budget Monday as Democrats celebrated enacting an ambitious agenda that ranged from protecting abortion rights, to providing more resources for education, to legalizing marijuana. The big tax bill of the session, which cleared its final test Sunday evening, included $3…
Read MoreIsrael more than doubled strikes on Iranian targets in Syria, defense minister claims
Fox News Israel’s defense minister Monday said that Israel’s new government has greatly increased the number of strikes on Iranian targets since taking office late last year. Yoav Gallant did not provide an exact number of airstrikes. But the address, delivered at a security conference, marked rare public comments on Israeli military activity in Syria.…
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