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’
KISSINGER UKRAINE
On this day in 1980, Ted Turner launched CNN
Television news fragmentation in the United States began on 01 June 1980 when Robert “Ted” Turner launched CNN in Atlanta, Georgia. At that time, national television news took place for 30 minutes each evening about dinner time. TV sets would show ABC News (Frank Reynolds, Peter Jennings, Max Robinson), CBS News (Walter Cronkite) or NBC News (John Chancellor), depending on … [Read more...] about On this day in 1980, Ted Turner launched CNN
A Story About Compassion
This is a story about how one man's compassion for the weakest people changed the lives of more than 2 million people. The year is 1952, and the Korean War is in full swing. People in the USA watch newsreels about events unfolding in Korea. Among the Americans concerned about Korea is Chicago resident Everett Swanson. He decides to visit the American military … [Read more...] about A Story About Compassion
U.S. jury awards Depp $15 million, Heard $2 million in defamation fight
Published by ReutersBy Lisa Richwine (Reuters) -A Virginia jury on Wednesday ruled that actor Amber Heard defamed ex-husband Johnny Depp in a widely watched six-week trial that featured explicit and graphic evidence and testimony detailing the former Hollywood couple's soured relationship. The seven-person jury also ruled in favor of Heard in some aspects of her counter-suit … [Read more...] about U.S. jury awards Depp $15 million, Heard $2 million in defamation fight
Pro-Life Hypocrisy
There seems to be a pattern of beliefs associated with those who are so-called pro-lifers. They are against abortion as they believe the procedure takes a life even if it is done prior to the fetus’ viability. Yet once a child is born they do not mind if it is killed by a crazed gunman or someone seeking publicity or attention by killing children. The same people who are … [Read more...] about Pro-Life Hypocrisy
Republicans held secret meetings in May with right-wing think tanks to plan 2023 Biden investigations
Published by Raw StoryBy Bob Brigham The far-right is already planning strategies for investigating the Biden administration under the assumption that Republicans will win the House of Representatives in the 2022 midterm elections. Axios reported Tuesday on a two-day retreat held on Maryland's Eastern Shore. "If the GOP wins control in the midterms, leaders want to kick off … [Read more...] about Republicans held secret meetings in May with right-wing think tanks to plan 2023 Biden investigations
Biden agrees to provide Ukraine with longer range missiles
Published by ReutersBy Jeff Mason and Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden has agreed to provide Ukraine with advanced rocket systems that can strike with precision at long-range Russian targets as part of a $700 million weapons package expected to be unveiled on Wednesday. The United States is providing Ukraine with high mobility artillery rocket … [Read more...] about Biden agrees to provide Ukraine with longer range missiles
Two Warriors Out of Many who witnessed so much death and atrocity, made it home -and died too young
Dear Readers and relatives of service members: These are two of the men of our military and law enforcement family who gave everything under the most violent and heartbreaking conditions of WWII. My sister's father and my father... They somehow made it home, but from injury to spirit and body, died far too young afterward. They truly gave their lives, along with millions … [Read more...] about Two Warriors Out of Many who witnessed so much death and atrocity, made it home -and died too young
Memorial Day: Never Forget
Analysis: Russians feel little economic pain now, long-term outlook darkens
Published by ReutersBy Jake Cordell LONDON (Reuters) - For Oleg Kechin, owner of a chain of barbershops, forecasts that Russia will be plunged into its deepest economic crisis in a generation feel overdone. U.S. President Joe Biden may have promised that Western sanctions would wreak economic havoc in Russia, but Kechin's business is still drawing in customers in the town of … [Read more...] about Analysis: Russians feel little economic pain now, long-term outlook darkens