Yemen’s Houthis Claim to Have a Hypersonic Missile
Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim to have a new, hypersonic missile in their arsenal, Russia’s state media reported Thursday, potentially raising the stakes in their ongoing attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and surrounding waterways against the backdrop of Israel’s war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The report by the state-run RIA Novosti news […]
Speaker: House Will ‘Pressure’ Senate to Pass TikTok Bill
With the House passing a bipartisan bill Wednesday that could lead to a nationwide ban on the popular video sharing app TikTok, the spotlight now shifts to the Senate. Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said his colleagues in the House will “apply every amount of pressure” to see it approved by the upper chamber and send […]
S.D. Gov. Noem Sued for Promoting Texas Dentist
Travelers United has filed a lawsuit against South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, accusing her of violating Washington, D.C.’s consumer protection laws, The Hill reported. The traveler advocacy group alleges that Noem’s nearly five-minute video, which promotes the cosmetic dentistry company Smile Texas, constitutes an undisclosed advertisement. The video includes before-and-after footage of Noem’s dental work […]
Pro-Palestinian Protesters Face New Limits in Miami Beach
Limits on protests were set after a series of pro-Palestinian demonstrations in recent monthsbecame problematic. They were enacted Wednesday by the Miami Beach City Commission after a recommendation by Mayor Steven Meiner. The action came two days after police directed pro-Palestinian protesters to a “free speech zone” near the Aspen Ideas climate conference at the […]
CBS News/YouGov Poll: Trump Leads Biden in Georgia
According to a CBS News/YouGov poll taken on Tuesday, former President Donald Trump leads the incumbent Joe Biden 51% to 48% in the key battleground state of Georgia. On Tuesday, both Biden and Trump clinched their respective party nominations by crossing the threshold for necessary delegates. With the primaries now in the rearview mirror, voters will be […]
How Laser Weapons Like DragonFire Are Shaping the Future of Global Security
In a groundbreaking trial at the Hebrides Range, the United Kingdom Ministry of Defense successfully deployed the DragonFire laser-directed energy weapon system for its inaugural high-power test against flying targets. While DragonFire’s specific reach remains undisclosed due to its classified nature, its effectiveness is not limited by distance as long as the target remains in […]
CNN Analyst: Dismissal of 6 Charges ‘Setback’ for DA Willis
A Georgia judge’s dismissal of six counts in the 2020 election interference indictment of former President Donald Trump and 18 co-defendants was “embarrassing” for Democrat Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig said Wednesday. Earlier in the day, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee dismissed six charges related to […]
Sen. Schumer on TikTok Bill: ‘Let’s See What House Does’
The House passed a bill Wednesday that could lead to a TikTok ban, though the legislation’s fate is uncertain in the Senate where Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., seemed noncommittal on taking up the lower chamber’s version. “Let’s see what the House does,” he said. “I’ll have to consult and intend to consult with my […]
Rep. Jordan Subpoenas Mayorkas for Long-Sought ICE Data
House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, issued a sweeping subpoena Wednesday to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) data, documents, and communications. The Judiciary Committee conducted several interviews with ICE officials as part of oversight efforts of the illegal immigration crisis at the southern border, during which […]
Democrats’ Bill to Protect IVF Gains GOP Backing
In a bipartisan move, Democrats’ efforts to establish federal safeguards for in vitro fertilization (IVF) services have garnered support from Republicans, Axios reported. The Access to Family Building Act, spearheaded by Rep. Susan Wild, D-Pa., has found its first Republican co-sponsor in Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-N.Y. This development marks a notable shift, particularly in light […]