Biden: Trump Standing in Border Patrol’s Way
Former President Donald Trump is “standing in the way of giving Border Patrol the resources it needs to stop the flow of fentanyl and secure the border,” the White House claimed Wednesday. “Donald Trump always puts himself and his dangerous pursuit of power first — even if it means defunding the Border Patrol. Donald Trump’s […]
House Committee Threatens Harvard With Subpoena
The House Committee on Education and the Workforce has threatened Harvard with a subpoena if it does not turn over requested documents regarding the university’s efforts in responding to numerous incidents of antisemitism on its campus and steps it has taken to protect Jewish students, faculty, and staff. “Harvard’s responses have been grossly insufficient, and […]
SurveyUSA Poll: Trump Leads Biden by 5 Points
Republican Donald Trump holds a five-point lead, 49% to 44%, over Democrat Joe Biden in the latest SurveyUSA poll in a head-to-head presidential matchup, with 7% of likely voters still undecided. The survey, conducted nine months before the presidential election, highlights a significant shift in voter sentiment and emerging dynamics in the race. A noteworthy finding from […]
Chinese Hackers Hid in US Infrastructure for 5 Years
Chinese hackers managed to hide in U.S. infrastructure for up to five years, federal agencies warned on Wednesday, potentially allowing them the opportunity to launch a cyberattack against the United States. According to a public cybersecurity warning released this week, which was compiled by multiple federal intelligence agencies in conjunction with British, Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand […]
Biden Names Director of New AI Safety Institute
The Biden administration Wednesday named a top White House aide as the director of the newly established safety institute for artificial intelligence. Elizabeth Kelly will lead the AI Safety Institute at the National Institute for Standards and Technology, which is part of the Commerce Department. Currently an economic policy adviser for President Joe Biden, Kelly […]
Philippines and Vietnam Agree to Expand Cooperation in South China Sea, Which Beijing Also Claims
The Philippines’ defense chief has ordered the military to boost the number of troops stationed at the northernmost islands near Taiwan to fortify Manila’s territorial defense capabilities. Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro also called for the development of more structures on the remote Batanes islands, less than 200 km (125 miles) from Taiwan, during his visit […]
Despite Strikes, US Still Faces Threats from Iran-backed Forces
U.S. military action has so far failed to halt attacks by Iran-backed groups on Washington’s forces in the Middle East and shipping in the Red Sea, with the threats persisting despite recent heavy air strikes. The attacks by militants – which the armed groups that claim them say are driven by the Israel-Hamas war – […]
Lawmakers Scrambling to Help Those Who Can’t Afford Rent Amid Massive Inflation
Single mom Caitlyn Colbert watched as rent for her two-bedroom apartment doubled, then tripled and then quadrupled over a decade in Denver — from $750 to $3,374 last year. Every month, like millions of Americans, Colbert juggled her costs. Pay rent or swim team fees for one of her three kids. Rent or school supplies. […]
Supreme Court Retirement Calls Show Dems ‘Skittish’ About 2024
Every time the Supreme Court rules, Democrats are reminded of the consequences of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s decision to remain on the bench until her death – during the Trump administration – instead of retiring when a more ideologically aligned president could have picked her successor. Political strategists say progressives are starting to realize that […]
Russian Dissident Claims Putin Eyes Baltics
A leading Russian dissident warns that the Baltic states could be the next target in Russian President Vladimir Putin’s crusade to win back the entire territory of the former Russian Empire. The secession of the Baltic republics from the Soviet Union in 1990 and 1991 heralded the beginning of the end of the Soviet empire. […]