‘national security is in free fall’
Senator Lindsey Graham has harshly criticized the way retaliatory attacks have been carried out in the Middle East, arguing that the response has been woefully inadequate to establish an effective deterrent. Republicans in South Carolina were particularly upset about the timing of the attack, arguing that there was too much advance warning of the targets. […]
Take Our Border Back convoy ends with rallies over ‘national security crisis’
Hundreds of protesters gathered in prayer-filled rallies in three border states on Saturday to demand an end to illegal immigration, calling the border troops “Army of God” as they moved from Virginia to Texas this week. I stood at the head of the convoy that passed. “This is a national security crisis,” organizer Scotty Sachs […]
Republicans want National Guard to have lethal force powers at the border
A group of Republican lawmakers introduced a bill Thursday that would give the National Guard the authority to use deadly force against “armed invaders” who cross the southern border into the United States. The bill, entitled the “Securing our Borders from Armed Invaders Act,” was introduced by freshman Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-Texas) and referred to […]
Labor Department’s new independent contractor rule is a mess. We need a clear national standard instead.
Two weeks ago, the U.S. Department of Labor released a new report. rule To distinguish between employees and independent contractors. It has also released more than 300 pages of “guidance” explaining the rules. Despite (or perhaps because of) this extensive guidance, this rule has caused widespread confusion.Some people I wondered How does it affect access […]
Walnut, endangered white-naped crane, passes away at Smithsonian National Zoo
One of the great interspecies love stories of our time has come to an end. Walnut, a white-naped crane and internet celebrity, has died at the age of 42. She is survived by her eight chicks, the loving staff of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, and Walnut’s cherished human caretaker, Chris Crow. […]
‘Taylor Swift Is a National Treasure’
It’s official. Liz Cheney is Swiftie. Anti-Trump Liz Cheney publicly declared herself a fan of anti-Trump Taylor Swift in an X post on Wednesday, calling the left-wing pop star a “national treasure.” Taylor Swift is a national treasure. — Liz Cheney (@Liz_Cheney) January 31, 2024 Cheney’s post comes amid a growing backlash from conservatives over […]
Ron DeSantis to send Florida National Guard to Texas border
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday morning that up to 1,000 Florida National Guard troops will be sent to the Texas border to stem the flow of migrants. The soldiers will be deployed “based on the needs of the state of Texas.” Florida Governor’s Website Press Release. Florida National Guard troops will also be sent to […]
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis deploys National Guard to Texas
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that his state will deploy the National Guard to support Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s efforts to stem the flow of illegal immigrants at the southern border. At a news conference Thursday morning, DeSantis announced he would send a battalion of “up to” 1,000 Florida National Guard soldiers to Texas. […]
City National Bank is fined $65 million for risk control lapses – Los Angeles Times
City National Bank was fined $65 million by federal regulators Wednesday for failing to maintain adequate risk management and internal controls, including those related to money laundering. The bank, long known as L.A.’s “Bank to the Stars” for its close ties to the entertainment industry, has entered into a civil consent order with the Office […]
Biden makes appeal for peace at National Prayer Breakfast
President Biden on Thursday appealed for peace amid wars in Gaza and Ukraine. “We don’t just pray for peace, we actively work for the peace, security and dignity of the people of Israel and the people of Palestine,” Biden said at the annual National Prayer Breakfast on Capitol Hill. Stated. “Just as we have worked […]