IDF Approves Rafah Attack Plan as Blinken Visit Looms
As US Secretary of State Antony Blinken prepares to visit on Tuesday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday approved a plan to attack Hamas’ last stronghold in the city of Rafah in southern Gaza, near the Egyptian border. The IDF said in a statement: Today (Sunday), on the eve of the second holiday of […]
Senate approves $95B aid package for Ukraine and Israel, TikTok divestment, awaits Biden’s signature
The $95 billion aid package for both Ukraine and Israel passed the Senate on Tuesday night after the House approved various House adjustments over the weekend. With a 79-18 vote, the Senate sent the package to President Biden’s desk, who is expected to sign the additional foreign aid. Notably, it passed with more votes than […]
US Reportedly Prepping Massive Weapons Package To Fast-Track To Ukraine After Congress Approves Aid
The Pentagon plans to send a large aid package to Ukraine as soon as President Joe Biden signs the long-awaited Ukraine aid bill passed over the weekend, Politico reported, citing two U.S. officials. It was reported that they are preparing. Department of Defense (DOD) planners have not finalized the package’s contents, but it will likely […]
A New Era: NHL Approves Coyotes Sale And Salt Lake City Relocation
It’s official: The Coyotes are moving to Salt Lake City (ew). Putting an end to the Arizona Coyotes, the NHL Board of Governors approved Utah getting a new franchise that will begin play in the 2024-25 campaign. “Effective at closing, the approved transactions will result in the Coyotes franchise transferring the totality of its existing […]
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 […]