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House GOP majority to shrink just in time for likely government shutdown showdown

The House is once again teetering on the brink of a government funding showdown as House Republican leaders prepare to narrow their majority to just two members. Rep. Bill Johnson (R-Ohio) confirmed to Fox News on Tuesday that he will resign from Congress, effective January 21, to become the next president of Youngstown State University. […]

wants to prevent ‘widening’ conflict

The United States has not yet confirmed the death of Hamas leader Saleh Allouri. He had been at the top of the Rewards for Justice program's most wanted list for several years with a $5 million bounty. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said at a press conference Wednesday that the U.S. had no prior knowledge […]

Cornel West Blames ‘Racism’ for Harvard President’s Resignation in ‘Antisemitic’ Post

Prominent progressive activist and independent presidential candidate Cornel West is furious at the “undeniable” racism perpetrated against “both Palestinians and black people” and widely labeled “anti-Semitic.” In one post, he accused Harvard University President Claudine Gay's recent resignation of “racism.” . Gay's departure followed her involvement in an anti-Semitism scandal, damning Congressional testimony and plagiarism […]

USA Boxing adds trans athlete policy to rulebook

(news nation) — USA Boxing Latest Information The rulebook has sparked criticism over the federation's policies regarding transgender athletes. The policy was written in 2022 but was added to the federation's rulebook this week. This is based on the November 2021 International Commission on Equity, Inclusion and Non-Discrimination Based on Gender Identity and Gender Diversity […]

Claudine Gay a Casualty of Right’s ‘Open War on Black Progress’

MSNBC anchor Joy Reid said Tuesday on “The ReidOut” that former Harvard University president Claudine Gay is a victim of the right's “open war against black progress.” Mr. Reed said: “I just want to focus on something else. Because there's something else going on. There's this kind of open war on Black progress, Black history. […]

True the Vote Defeats Stacey Abrams-Backed Voting Group’s ‘Lawfare’

On Tuesday, election integrity group True the Vote defeated a voting group backed by unsuccessful gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams, and True the Vote founder Katherine Engelbrecht called it a “legal act.” He called it a “thorough justification” for the federal judge control True the Vote's massive challenge to Georgia voter eligibility does not amount to […]

Islanders scoring more but need to get back to defensive roots

TEMPE, Ariz. — Jared Bednar was asked Tuesday morning about the Islanders' reputation as disciplined, defensive and organized. It's a brand they've built over the years, and it's not one you can throw away half a season, at least among casual watchers. But the Avalanche coach isn't like that. “Well, that doesn’t seem to be […]

Giants and Saquon Barkley appear destined to go separate ways

On the right, Sterling Shepard sat on a stool, talking about the end of his career with the Giants and relishing the chance to walk through the MetLife Stadium tunnel one last time this Sunday. Left-hander Justin Pugh delayed his trip to the showers to consider whether he could make a third move with the […]