Luigi Mangione, accused killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, expected to face fed charges in coming days: sources
Accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione is expected to face federal charges in the coming days, in addition to the New York state first-degree murder charge he received Tuesday, law enforcement officials said. Federal prosecutors have filed a grand jury investigation into the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a midtown Manhattan street on […]
Biden ‘a little older and a little slower’ in the final days of his presidency: New York Times report
The New York Times reports that President Biden is “getting a little older, a little slower” in the final days of his presidency. “This is the twilight of Mr. Biden's presidency, and the final day of the final chapter of an epic political journey spanning half a century with many twists and turns. The times […]
Gaetz gets ahead of ethics report release with admission about his ‘single days’
The Republican Party is House Ethics Committee The committee voted last month to block the findings of the committee's investigation into former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz. The investigation appears to detail allegations that Gaetz had sexual relations with minors and engaged in illegal drug use. On December 5, House Republicans passed a resolution promoted by […]
Amazon workers across US gear up to strike this week, days before Christmas | US unions
Thousands of Amazon workers have been preparing to strike since Thursday, days before Christmas, over the tech giant's refusal to begin contract negotiations. Union Locals across the United States is preparing its members for picketing and action outside Amazon facilities across the country. Amazon has a Dec. 15 deadline to agree to start negotiations with […]
Senate advances annual defense policy bill, teeing up final vote in coming days
The Senate on Monday cleared a key procedural hurdle to passing the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), with a final vote expected in the coming days before Congress wraps up its work for the year. Senators voted 83-12 to move forward with the $895 billion annual defense package, setting a final vote for passage by […]
‘Dark and under cover’: Congress fails to finalize funding bill just days from the deadline
With just days left to avoid a government shutdown, Congress has yet to finalize a funding bill, raising concerns among several House Republicans. Lawmakers are starting to feel the pressure ahead of Friday's looming funding deadline. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) had planned to introduce a funding bill on Sunday, but was unable to do […]
Two Men Kidnapped, Tortured for Days Over Stolen Drugs in Texas Border City
An armed group in south Texas kidnapped two victims and held them in the Texas border city of Brownsville. The gunmen tortured them for several days on suspicion of stealing drugs. This week, Brownsville police arrested 55-year-old Gilberto Moises Cancino, 20-year-old Christopher Alejandro Lerma, and 17-year-old Cris Angel Aguilar on two counts of aggravated kidnapping […]
Social Security update: Second round of December payments worth up to $4,873 goes out in four days – Washington Examiner
Millions of Social Security recipients will receive their second round of retirement checks for December within four days. Filers who retire at age 70 by Dec. 11 will receive payments worth up to $4,873 per check. Checks are paid to Social Security recipients born between the 11th and 20th of each month. Social Security payments […]
Comedian Conan O’Brien’s Parents Die 3 Days Apart from One Another
Comedian, author and TV host Conan O'Brien's parents died just three days apart after 66 years of marriage, according to reports. Dr. Thomas O'Brien and his wife Ruth Reardon O'Brien passed According to people magazine. The family reported that the father, 95, had been in declining health for some time, and also noted that the […]
Trump Predicts ‘Very Good Days Ahead’ as He Rings NYSE Opening Bell
President-elect Donald Trump is nominated of time “Person of the Year” opened the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday to much fanfare. This is the second time President Trump has rang the bell to honor the award. time magazine Trump's nomination as Person of the Year dates back to 2016, when Trump defeated twice unsuccessful […]