Both heroes and mediocrities will decide the fate of Ukraine
The role of the “great” man or woman in history has fascinated thinkers since at least Plato. Plato believed that an ideal society should be ruled by humans. philosopher king. It’s natural to be fascinated by heroes and heroines. They are charismatic figures with great capacity for good and evil. As sociologist Sidney Hooke argued […]
Senate passes a $95B aid package for Ukraine and Israel, but fate in the House is uncertain
The Senate passed a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan early Tuesday, pushing forward after months of difficult negotiations and amid deepening political divisions within the Republican Party over the United States’ role abroad. Ta. The vote comes after a small group of Republicans opposed to sending $60 billion to Ukraine held […]
House passes $78 billion tax bill expanding the child tax credit, its fate in the Senate remains to be seen
This tax bill could help lift millions of families out of poverty. (iStock) The House of Representatives recently $78 billion tax bill It would temporarily expand the child tax credit. The bill now heads to the Senate, where it has support from both Democrats and Republicans. Currently, the tax credit is $2,000 per child, but […]
Hamas teases ‘fate’ of 3 hostages — including Noa Argamani — in eerie propaganda video
Hamas released a video of three Israeli prisoners on Sunday. Among them was Nova Rave attendee Noah Algamani, who became the face of the hostage crisis after she was seen on video being dragged away on a motorcycle. The video contained an ominous warning: “Tomorrow we will inform you about their fate.” In a video […]
Johnson risks same fate as McCarthy with spending deal
Conservative anger over big spending deals negotiated by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) is fueling speculation that he could suffer the same fate as his predecessor and be stripped of the gavel. Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) left open the possibility of forcing a vote to remove the Speaker from office, known as a “motion to […]
US and Chinese military officials discuss Taiwan’s fate ahead of island nation’s presidential election
U.S. and Chinese military officials met this week to discuss the fate of Taiwan, days before the sovereign island nation's presidential election, which Chinese dictator Xi Jinping characterized as a choice between war and peace. candidate As of January 3, Democratic Progressive Party presidential candidate William Lai Seitoku was leading the polls with 36% of […]
Fate of Trump’s business empire to be decided in new year: What we know
The fate of former President Trump's business empire, which catapulted him to fame, will be decided in the new year after more than two months of testimony by 40 witnesses in a sprawling New York civil fraud trial. New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) said Trump, his company, and multiple executives, including his adult […]