UN renews Iran’s committee seat amid war with the US, drawing backlash: “Morally bankrupt”
The United Nations General Assembly voted Wednesday to keep Iran on the Committee for Programme and Coordination, drawing criticism from countries that say Tehran’s record should rule it out of a role reviewing programs on human rights, women’s rights and counterterrorism. Before the vote, Hillel Neuer, executive director of human rights watchdog UN Watch, said […]
Senior Democrat on committee responds forcefully after White House lawyer warns against going too far amid threats of investigations
White House counsel warns incoming House Democrats over subpoenas White House counsel William Scharf has warned House Democrats not to exceed their constitutional authority as they prepare to take control of the House next year. Rep. Robert Garcia, the committee’s ranking Democrat and its expected next chair, responded by accusing President Donald Trump’s administration of […]
College Football Playoff committee leader admits they don’t care that fans oppose a 24-team playoff
What had been rumored for some time became official Monday: the College Football Playoff will expand to 24 teams beginning in the 2027–28 season. The response from fans, commentators, analysts and many people in the sport has largely been the same: why? The playoff had only four teams as recently as 2023, a format that […]
Will the College Football Playoff committee remove LSU from playoff contention after its crushing loss?
The first College Football Playoff rankings sparked disbelief and anger among fans, especially those who felt the SEC had been given too much credit. Several coaches from other conferences questioned whether the committee could be impartial, given ESPN’s close ties to the league and the favorable treatment SEC teams appeared to receive. Indiana coach Curt […]
With scanners down and ballots marked “already submitted,” the Republican National Committee tackles one Election Day problem after another to protect the vote
The Republican National Committee’s Election Integrity team responded to a series of polling-place problems on Tuesday, including scanner failures in New York and a reported case in Northern Virginia where a voter was told his ballot had already been submitted. In Westchester County, voters were asked to fill out paper ballots and place them in […]
House committee warns of potential depositions for nonprofit leaders connected to Singham
Legal Actions Intensify Surrounding Nonprofits Linked to Neville Roy Singham Lawmakers have ramped up their investigation into three nonprofits associated with Marxist tech entrepreneur Neville Roy Singham. They have issued warnings that unless these organizations, along with their leaders—and possibly Singham himself—comply with subpoenas by Tuesday, they could be summoned to testify before Congress under […]
Trump forms committee to look into Fed Governor Lisa Cook’s claims about mortgage fraud
President Trump has set up a special committee to look into claims that Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook made false statements. This follows accusations from the White House regarding mortgage fraud. This action marks a significant escalation in Trump’s ongoing attempts to dismiss Cook, who was nominated by former President Biden, especially after the Supreme […]
Trump criticizes the Nobel committee for not awarding him the peace prize
Trump Criticizes Nobel Committee for Overlooking Him On Saturday, former President Trump continued his criticism of the Norwegian Nobel Committee for not awarding him the Nobel Peace Prize, an honor he has long desired. In a post on Truth Social, Trump asserted that he had “settled 8 wars” and was nearing resolution or victory in […]
French Committee Supports Stablecoin Exchange Tax and Crypto Exit Tax, Then Disapproves the Budget
France’s Finance Committee Moves to Tax Crypto Transactions This week, France’s National Assembly Finance Committee voted on a couple of amendments that could significantly impact crypto holders, specifically regarding swaps into stablecoins and an exit tax for wealthy individuals moving abroad. The first amendment, if it goes through, would treat transactions where crypto is swapped […]
Cassidy Hutchinson, a key witness for the J6 committee, might soon face the consequences.
The key witness from the Jan. 6 Select Committee, Cassidy Hutchinson, who gained attention for her testimony—and perhaps even leveraged it for a book deal—might soon face repercussions for her claims about former President Donald Trump, which some have labeled as exaggerated. Hutchinson, the ex-assistant to Mark Meadows, Trump’s former chief of staff, was reportedly […]