Russia launches joint nuclear drills with Belarus
Russia announced on Tuesday that it had launched joint nuclear drills with ally Belarus, kicking off the second phase of exercises aimed at preparing its military for tactical nuclear weapons. Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khlenin said the drills were a response to “failed attempts to thwart Russian aggression.” [Belarus] “They will create an epidemic of […]
Israel’s Netanyahu to address joint meeting Congress July 24
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu schedule He will deliver a speech at a joint session of the U.S. Congress on July 24. The letter was signed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers, including House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana), House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York), Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) and Senate Minority […]
Sanders says he will not attend Netanyahu’s speech to joint meeting of Congress
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders said he would not attend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech before a joint session of Congress. “It is a very sad day for our country that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been invited by leaders of both parties to address a joint session of the United States Congress,” Sanders said. […]
House Democrats displeased by Netanyahu joint session address: ‘This is a terrible time’
House Democrats are displeased that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to the United States to deliver an address at a joint session of Congress, with some arguing it is a bad time for him to come while a ceasefire is on the table. Congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle invited Netanyahu on […]
Johnson says Netanyahu to address joint session of Congress ‘soon’
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) announced Thursday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address a joint session of Congress “soon.” “Tonight I am pleased to share one more thing with you: We will shortly be inviting Prime Minister Netanyahu to the Knesset to hold a joint session of Parliament,” Johnson said at a news […]
Brooklyn pizza joint Lucali gets stuck in crossfire of Drake-Kendrick Lamar rap beef
It was the delivery. Already considered one of the city’s best pizza joints, the Brooklyn pizzeria exploded in popularity after rapper Kendrick Lamar named it in a new track dissing Drake. Many new fans have joined the pizza shop’s fan base. Lucari restaurant on Henry Street in Carroll Gardens already has many celebrity fans, including […]
Paramount shares jump more than 10% as Sony, Apollo discuss joint buyout bid
Paramount Global shares rose more than 10% on Friday after news that Sony Pictures Entertainment and Apollo Global Management were discussing a joint bid to acquire the company. Paramount is currently negotiating an exclusive deal with Skydance Media, an independent studio led by David Ellison, but some investors are urging Paramount to explore other options. […]
UK and U.S. Impose Joint Sanctions on Russian-Origin Metals
WASHINGTON (AP) – The United States and Britain will begin restricting the trading of new Russian-origin metals, including aluminum, copper and nickel, on global metals exchanges and derivatives trading. The announcement aims to follow up on the G7 countries’ February pledge to “cut Russia’s metals revenues” as the invasion of Ukraine drags on for more […]
Tlaib, Bush form joint fundraising committee ahead of Bush’s upcoming primary
Progressive Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) and Cori Bush (D-Missouri) have formed a joint fundraising committee, Tlaib’s office confirmed to The Hill. The commission, dubbed “Sisters Saving Lives,” was filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) on Thursday. Tlaib and Bush, who have been critical of Israel’s response to the war with Hamas, cited the “threat” […]
Trump, Speaker Johnson to hold joint press conference Friday on election integrity
Former President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) are scheduled to hold a joint news conference Friday focused on election integrity, a person familiar with the matter confirmed to The Hill. The appearance of one of Trump’s top aides threatens to oust the chairman from the top job. The press conference will be held […]