Published by ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Democratic-led U.S. House of Representative Select Committee probing the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol has been doing its work for almost a year, interviewing witnesses and amassing documents ahead of public hearings set to start on June 9. Here are some facts about the investigation: MULTIPLE DEATHS Thousands of supporters … [Read more...] about Factbox: Facts about the U.S. House probe of the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the Capitol
Musk threatens to drop Twitter deal if fake-account data not provided
Published by ReutersBy Nivedita Balu (Reuters) -Elon Musk on Monday warned that he might walk away from his $44 billion offer to acquire Twitter Inc if the social media network failed to provide data on spam and fake accounts. In a letter to Twitter, the billionaire reiterated his request for details on bot accounts and said he reserved all rights to terminate the merger as the … [Read more...] about Musk threatens to drop Twitter deal if fake-account data not provided
‘Mom, What Picture Are You Going to Use for Me?’ Asks a Six-Year-Old after Uvalde
I thought I had heard, read and seen all the graphic and horrifying descriptions of the Uvalde school carnage. All the heartrending and harrowing stories and pleas by the surviving children, many of whom will endure long term physical and mental trauma. All the cries of desperation and anguish of the parents. All the thoughts and prayers – sincere and “pro-forma” -- … [Read more...] about ‘Mom, What Picture Are You Going to Use for Me?’ Asks a Six-Year-Old after Uvalde
UN warns of catastrophic hunger, G7 and Putin brawl, India tries to step up
Food scarcity, including shortage of wheat a staple for nearly 2.5 billion people, has brought millions particularly in Africa to the edge of starvation and malnutrition that could plague them for years. The United Nations is ringing loud alarm bells to warn of catastrophic hunger and deaths in coming months but to little avail. Macky Sall, chair of the African Union and … [Read more...] about UN warns of catastrophic hunger, G7 and Putin brawl, India tries to step up
‘Chilling’: Trump Allies Sought to Send Armed Private Contractors to Seize Voting Machines
"This was a failed coup and these people are still plotting," said one observer. BY JULIA CONLEY Common Dreams Allies of former President Donald Trump sought to have voting machines seized by armed private contractors in the weeks after the 2020 election, according to new reporting. As the Los Angeles Times reported Saturday, draft executive orders dated December 16 … [Read more...] about ‘Chilling’: Trump Allies Sought to Send Armed Private Contractors to Seize Voting Machines
JANET YELLEN AND INFLATION
LET’S MOVE TO AUSTRALIA, WHERE THEY CONFISCATE MASS MURDER WEAPONS
It’s blasphemy in certain circles to state the obvious, which is that America is not exceptional in every way and that Americans are not the peerless masters of the universe. Heck, I’ll even dare to say that some countries do some things better than we do. Consider, for instance, Australia. If I didn’t have a job, family, and friends, I’d be tempted to move there. Because … [Read more...] about LET’S MOVE TO AUSTRALIA, WHERE THEY CONFISCATE MASS MURDER WEAPONS
Change won’t appear overnight in many states if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 14: Workers at a family planning clinic watch as thousands of Abortion rights demonstrators march past their clinic chanting support on their way into downtown on May 14, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. The march was one of many taking place nationwide today as concerns grow over a leaked draft opinion from the Supreme Court that would end federal protections … [Read more...] about Change won’t appear overnight in many states if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
DEPP v HEARD: THE MAN WINS AGAIN
I’m a little nervous about this cartoon. But I think I’m right to draw it. I hate explaining cartoons in the blog, but I’m going to do that today. I already have people on Facebook screaming at me over this one, and that’s OK. A lot of people didn’t watch the trial, so I’ll sum up a bit: Johnny Depp sued his ex-wife, Amber Heard, for defamation over an article she wrote in … [Read more...] about DEPP v HEARD: THE MAN WINS AGAIN
Former Trump adviser Navarro indicted for contempt of Congress -Justice Dept
Published by ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) -Peter Navarro, former trade adviser to President Donald Trump, has been indicted on two counts of contempt of Congress for his failure to comply with a subpoena from the House of Representatives committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, the Justice Department said on Friday. A federal grand jury charged Navarro with … [Read more...] about Former Trump adviser Navarro indicted for contempt of Congress -Justice Dept
UN injects hope for peace in Yemen but the situation remains volatile
United Nations mediators have helped to renew a truce in Yemen, injecting a sliver of hope for peace against the miserable backdrop of death and destruction created by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This hope also improves prospects for President Joe Biden’s visit to Saudi Arabia to meet crown prince Mohammed bin Salman for the first time later this month . UN … [Read more...] about UN injects hope for peace in Yemen but the situation remains volatile
U.S. Capitol riot probe to kick off with prime-time hearing
Published by ReutersBy Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The congressional inquiry into the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by then-President Donald Trump's supporters enters a new phase next week, kicking off a series of public hearings with a prime-time presentation aimed at focusing attention on that day's violence. The House of Representatives Select … [Read more...] about U.S. Capitol riot probe to kick off with prime-time hearing
Biden demands strong gun measures; says ‘can’t fail the American people again’
Published by ReutersBy Steve Holland and Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Declaring "Enough, enough!" U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday urged Congress to ban assault weapons, expand background checks and implement other sensible gun control measures to address a string of mass shootings to address a string of mass shootings that have struck the United States. Speaking from … [Read more...] about Biden demands strong gun measures; says ‘can’t fail the American people again’
DON’T SAY “GUNS”
Did you know that more than 30 states have laws allowing school districts to arm teachers? Naturally, giving guns to teachers is a Republican idea, like banning doors. It’s not a great idea to arm teachers. Some states require over 150 hours of firearm training before a school employee can carry a gun to school, but places like Ohio only require 20. And, a lot of these … [Read more...] about DON’T SAY “GUNS”
5 ways to reduce school shootings
Restrictive gun laws bring down the murder rate. Anadolu Agency / Getty Images Paul Boxer, Rutgers University - Newark After the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, in 2018, psychology professor Paul Boxer and his colleagues reviewed research to see what could be learned from what they refer to as the “science of violence prevention.” In the wake … [Read more...] about 5 ways to reduce school shootings
KNOCK OUT PUNCH
Trump’s base starting to find him boring — but GOP hasn’t offered an alternative: conservative
Published by Raw StoryBy Travis Gettys Donald Trump continues to issue statements and proclamations from his Truth Social network and make jabs against his enemies at public rallies, but they've lost much of their power to shock. The twice-impeached former president remains banned from Twitter and Facebook, but the rest of the media has largely tuned out his conspiracy … [Read more...] about Trump’s base starting to find him boring — but GOP hasn’t offered an alternative: conservative
‘Russia controls fifth of Ukraine’ as war’s 100th day looms
Published by AFPSoledar (Ukraine) (AFP) - Russian forces hammered Ukrainian positions in the Donbas region on Thursday, as Kyiv said Moscow was in control of 20 percent of Ukrainian territory on the eve of the war's 100th day. Vladimir Putin's troops have set their sights on capturing eastern Ukraine since being repelled from around the capital Kyiv after their invasion began … [Read more...] about ‘Russia controls fifth of Ukraine’ as war’s 100th day looms
Be a Good ‘Propagandist’
After being repeatedly asked by British Sky News reporter Mark Stone why massacres such as the one at Uvalde, Texas, “only happen in your country,” noting this “awful” aspect of “American exceptionalism,” Texas Senator Ted Cruz indignantly answered with his own question and answer, "Why is it that people come from all over the world to America? Because it's the freest, most … [Read more...] about Be a Good ‘Propagandist’
