US House approves $61bn in military aid for Ukraine after months of stalling | House of Representatives
After months of stalling, the U.S. House of Representatives finally approved more than $61 billion in military aid to support Ukraine in its desperate defense against Russia, as well as billions of dollars worth of aid to other allies, including Israel and Taiwan. Approved military aid. In a bipartisan vote, 210 Democrats and 101 Republicans […]
Senate approves extension of FISA surveillance just after deadline
The Senate passed a two-year reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act’s (FISA) warrantless surveillance program early Saturday morning, after hours of intense and sometimes acrimonious debate on the Senate floor. I narrowly avoided going dark. Senators voted 60-34 to send the bill to President Biden’s desk shortly after the midnight deadline to expire expanded […]
Canadian Court Approves Public Funding of ‘Gender-Affirming’ Surgery
A man in Ontario, Canada, has successfully secured public funding for a special “gender-affirming” medical procedure that surgically creates a vaginal cavity while keeping his penis intact. CTV News Toronto report The prospective patient, identified only as KS in documents filed with the Provincial Health Services Appellate Review Board (HSARB), is seeking coverage for the […]
Tennessee Senate approves measure allowing K-12 teachers to carry concealed guns
The Tennessee Senate on Tuesday approved a bill that would allow K-12 public school teachers and staff to carry concealed handguns on campus. SB1325 was approved 26-5 by state senators During the noisy floor vote, Associated Press According to reports, demonstrators opposing the bill could be heard shouting, “No more silence, no more gun violence,” […]
House approves bipartisan outdoor recreation package
The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a package aimed at increasing people’s access to outdoor recreation. The bipartisan EXPLORE Act includes provisions calling for more opportunities to spend time in national parks, forests, and other public lands. The bill was passed by voice vote. If the bill is debated in the Senate, it is […]
UN body approves first resolution protecting rights of intersex people
The United Nations Human Rights Council voted on Thursday to adopt its first initiative to protect the rights of intersex people. The draft resolution, voted in favor by 24 countries, requires countries to “prevent discrimination, violence and “We need to step up our efforts to combat harmful practices.” Twenty-three countries abstained from voting, but no […]
Biden Admin Approves Massive Loan To Reopen Nuke Plant That Might Close Again Within Years
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced Wednesday that it would be funding a ten-digit loan to restore a 53-year-old nuclear power plant in Michigan that, due to regulatory hurdles, may close again after 2031. DOE has committed to giving Holtec, a New Jersey-based energy company, a $1.5 billion loan to renovate the Palisades Nuclear Plant […]
Middle East crisis live: US reportedly approves new arms package to Israel | Israel
Biden Admin Approves $60 Million Request To Aid Baltimore Bridge Collapse
The Biden administration on Thursday approved a $60 million request from Democratic Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s office to help with the tragic collapse of a Baltimore bridge earlier this week. Moore announced online early Tuesday that his administration had requested the first emergency funding relief in response to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. A […]
Kentucky Senate approves expanding access to paid family leave
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – A bipartisan bill aimed at expanding access to paid family leave won final passage Thursday as the Kentucky Legislature heated up ahead of its two-week recess. The Senate voted 36-0 to send the family leave bill to Gov. Andy Beshear. Pickup driver charged after crash that left truck dangling on Louisville […]