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Sen. Ron Johnson Joins Calls to Attach Conditions to LA Fire Aid
Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., has echoed the sentiment of others in the Republican Party saying any federal aid for the fires in Los Angles should come with conditions so that funds are properly used to prevent similar disasters in the future.
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:58:04 EDT
Watchdog Ranks Christian-Persecuted Countries for 2025
The human rights watchdog group Open Doors published its World Watch List 2025, a ranking of the 50 most Christian-persecuted countries. "If your Christian faith is discovered in North Korea, you could be killed on the spot.
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:56:44 EDT
Supreme Court Divided on Texas Age-Gating Porn Access
Supreme Court Justices on Wednesday were divided over a challenge to a Texas law that requires users to undergo an invasive age verification process before accessing pornography sites, specifically on the standard of scrutiny that should be applied, reports SCOTUSblog.
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:29:26 EDT
Pentagon Watchdog: Defense Chief Violated Protocol
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and his deputy violated protocol by keeping his emergency hospitalization last year a secret from congressional officials, the Pentagon's internal watchdog found in a report released Wednesday.
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:01:36 EDT
Stocks Surge as Inflation Data, Bank Profits Fuel Rally
U.S. stocks surged Wednesday, with all three major indexes registering their biggest daily percentage gains in more than two months, as lower-than-expected December core inflation data and solid earnings from major U.S. banks fueled a rally.
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:50:54 EDT
Pence Group Opposes RFK Jr. Nomination for HHS Secretary
Former Vice President Mike Pence's conservative advocacy group, Advancing American Freedom (AAF), is urging senators to reject Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary, citing his inconsistent abortion record, Politico reported.
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:35:36 EDT
Calif. Lawmaker: Lift Pay for Firefighting Inmates
California Assemblyman Isaac Bryan proposed legislation that would raise the pay for incarcerated firefighters who have been battling the Los Angeles wildfires.
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:21:04 EDT
Zuckerberg to Host Inauguration Day Reception for Trump
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is co-hosting a black tie reception to celebrate President-elect Donald Trump's election victory on the day of his inauguration, The Hill reported on Wednesday.
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:04:29 EDT
Report: 2 US Hostages to Be Freed in 1st Ceasefire Phase
Two American hostages are expected to be released in the initial phase of the proposed Gaza Strip ceasefire deal, CNN reported Wednesday.
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:02:39 EDT
Biden's Big Semiconductor Law Will Ramp Up US Chip Production But at a High Cost, Report Finds
A sweeping 2022 law, touted by President Joe Biden as a way to revive U.S. manufacturing of semiconductors and reduce the country's reliance on foreign-made computer chips, will "sharply increase production'' of semiconductors in the United States. But it will do so at a...
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 14:57:18 EDT
Insulted Rep. Mace to Rep. Crockett: Can 'Take It Outside'
Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., asked Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, if she wanted to "take it outside" after the Lone Star State Democrat referred to her as "child" during a Tuesday meeting of the House Oversight Committee.
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 14:56:50 EDT
ZOA Opposes Hostage Deal
The Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) condemned the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, calling the agreement "a terrible case of appeasement."
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 14:53:57 EDT
Brad Pitt Isn't Messaging You, Rep Warns, After Adoring Fan Scammed
A representative for Brad Pitt has warned fans to be wary of impersonation scams after a French woman lost her life savings to fraudsters posing as the Hollywood star.The 53-year-old victim told France's TF1 channel she believed she was in a romantic relationship with Pitt,...
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 14:44:25 EDT
Second Gentleman Emhoff Seen Scoping Out Luxury NYC Condo
Vice President Kamala Harris might be nursing bruises from her loss for the White House in a luxury condo in New York City's Upper West Side after next week, according to sources who saw her husband, Doug Emhoff, scoping a $20,000-a-month residence there last week.
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 14:15:24 EDT
13 State Attorneys General to Walmart: Keep DEI Going
The attorneys general of 13 states are calling on Walmart to reverse its decision to end diversity, equity, and inclusion policies and explain how the company plans to protect the civil rights of its workers.
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 14:10:03 EDT
Biden Cancels Loans for 260K Former Ashford Students
More than 260,000 former students of the now-defunct for-profit Ashford University are getting their student loans erased as the Biden administration presses ahead with debt forgiveness in its final days.
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 14:02:36 EDT
Rasmussen: Plurality Say Trump's Ukraine Policy to Best Biden's
A plurality of voters say President-elect Donald Trump's policy concerning the Russia-Ukraine war will be better than that of his predecessor, Rasmussen Reports found.
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:44:22 EDT
Diplomat: Trump's Influence Led to Israel, Hamas Ceasefire
Israel and Hamas on Wednesday reached a deal to release hostages being held in Gaza and establish a ceasefire, an agreement pushed through mostly because of President-elect Donald Trump's influence, a diplomat briefed on the negotiations told The Washington Post.
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:28:58 EDT
Fmr Trump Aide: Biden 'Playing Dirty' Against Transition
President Joe Biden is "playing dirty" against President-elect Donald Trump by enacting a series of last-minute actions designed to thwart the incoming administration, according to a former Trump aide.
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:08:54 EDT
Israel, Hamas Strike Deal on Ceasefire, Hostage Release
Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal to pause the devastating war in the Gaza Strip, multiple officials announced Wednesday, raising the possibility of winding down the deadliest and most destructive fighting between the bitter enemies.The deal, coming after weeks of...