Hamas hands over the remains of Israeli soldier Hadar Goldin after over 4,000 days
Hamas Returns Remains of Israeli Soldier Hadar Goldin On Sunday, Israel announced that Hamas has returned the remains of Hadar Goldin, an Israeli soldier who was killed back in 2014 and kept for over 4,000 days. Goldin, who was a lieutenant in the Givati Brigade of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), lost his life on […]
Only 3 Democrats Support Funding for Troops and Law Enforcement 38 Days into the Shutdown
Senate Democrats Reject Bipartisan Pay Bill On Friday night, most Senate Democrats turned down a bipartisan proposal aimed at compensating active-duty soldiers and federal employees who continued working during the 38-day government shutdown, which notably included Capitol Police officers. The bill, designed to provide pay for federal employees, was voted down 55-43, falling short of […]
Air travel may take several days to a week to return to normal once the government shutdown is over.
FAA Response to Continued Government Shutdown Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy indicated on Friday that it could take “days, if not a week” for air travel to stabilize after the government shutdown is resolved. Duffy mentioned that even if the government reopened tomorrow—which he noted seems unlikely—it would still require time to bring air traffic controllers […]
Republicans mock Schumer’s ‘absurd’ and ‘non-starter’ proposal to resolve shutdown after 38 days
Congressional Deadlock on Government Shutdown Republican leaders in Congress have outright dismissed Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s proposal to resolve the ongoing government shutdown, which has now lasted 37 days. They accused Democrats of effectively “holding the entire country hostage.” During a speech on the Senate floor, Schumer (D-N.Y.) proposed a “clean one-year extension” of […]
Senate Democrats get ready to continue their stance as the government shutdown reaches 37 days.
Hope that the government shutdown might wrap up this week seems to have faded on Capitol Hill. Senate Democrats, in particular, are holding their ground regarding an extension of Obamacare subsidies. During another lengthy, closed-door lunch on Thursday, the Democrats signaled that they are united as the shutdown stretches into its 37th day. Republicans, meanwhile, […]
Man Discovered After 20 Days Lost in California Wilderness
Missing Hunter Found After 20 Days in California Forest A hunter who had been missing for 20 days in a California forest has been located and hospitalized. Ron Dailey, 65, went missing in the Sierra National Forest after his vehicle broke down while he was attempting to climb a 10,000-foot mountain during a hunting trip […]
Marshawn Kneeland, a defensive end for the Cowboys, has passed away at 24 only days after competing in a game.
Marshawn Kneeland of the Cowboys Passes Away at 24 The Dallas Cowboys have confirmed the unfortunate passing of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland at the age of 24. The team announced the news early Thursday morning. Kneeland, who died Wednesday night, had his agent, John Pursley, share a statement regarding the tragedy. The specific cause of […]
Progress in government shutdown discussions after 35 days
Government Shutdown Update It’s important to approach this situation with tempered expectations. There’s currently no clear resolution in sight to end the government shutdown, and, as of now, there’s no bipartisan agreement regarding Obamacare subsidies. However, there is some activity on Capitol Hill that suggests movement toward a possible solution. Senate Republicans are collaborating with […]
Hiker located safe in California national forest 20 days after going missing
A hunter who went missing in a California national forest has been found alive after spending 20 days navigating the highlands, hoping for a miracle as his legs grew weaker. Ron Dailey, 65, was reported missing on October 13 while deer hunting near Shaver Lake, located in the Sierra National Forest. He didn’t return, prompting […]
Women’s basketball starter removed from team just days before the season begins
Ruby Whitehorn Dismissed from University of Tennessee Women’s Basketball Team Ruby Whitehorn is officially no longer part of the University of Tennessee women’s basketball squad. In a statement released on Sunday, just a couple of days before the Lady Vols’ season opener against North Carolina State in Greensboro, Coach Kim Caldwell confirmed Whitehorn’s dismissal following […]