Adams, Hochul tout passage of law allowing city to lower speed limits
Traffic safety advocates hailed a new law that would allow the Big Apple to lower speed limits on city streets to 16 mph. The bill, dubbed “Sammy’s Law” in memory of 12-year-old Sammy Cohen Eckstein, who was fatally hit by a van near her Park Slope home in 2013, is part of the state budget. […]
China condemns US military ship’s passage through Taiwan Strait
The Chinese military criticized the aircraft carrier Halsey’s passage through the Taiwan Strait, accusing the United States of overhyping the event for political reasons. The U.S. Navy’s 7th Fleet said the passage was routine and in accordance with international law. Critical to global trade, the Taiwan Strait serves as a transit point between China and […]
Ships from Turkey to Gaza with Humanitarian Aid Denied Passage
A ship heading from Turkey to Gaza carrying humanitarian aid has been denied the right to sail by the International Ship Registry. Freedom Frotilla Coalition (FFC), a grassroots organization organization The country, which is working to bring an “end” to “Israel’s illegal blockade of Gaza,” was contacted by the Guinea-Bissau International Ship Registry (GBISR) on […]
Christian charged with ‘hate crime’ for sharing Bible passage is headed to Finnish Supreme Court for final showdown
The Finnish government spent years punishing Christian parliamentarians who publicly expressed Biblical views on marriage and sexuality. Dr. Paivi Resenen fought back resolutely and won. Desperate to make an example of the high-profile opponent, state prosecutors, in their latest He appealed the unanimous acquittal. Mr. Lehsenen is now heading to a showdown in the Nordic […]
Biden says he’ll sign foreign aid bill Wednesday after Senate passage
President Biden praised the Senate after it passed a $95 billion emergency foreign aid bill and said he would sign the bill at the White House on Wednesday. “To strengthen our national security and send a message to the world about the power of American leadership, Congress passed my bill,” Biden said in a statement. […]
Biden, Zelenskyy, Pence hail Senate passage of package
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, US President Joe Biden and former Vice President Mike Pence have all predicted that a package containing aid for Ukraine will be passed by the Senate. of packageThe bill, which included aid to Ukraine as well as various other items, passed on a bipartisan vote of 79-18. Vote. Biden has promised […]
China and Russia Pursue Formal Red Sea Safe Passage Deal with Houthis
Chinese and Russian representatives reportedly met with a senior Houthi official named Mohamed Abdel Salam in Oman this week to finalize a safe navigation agreement to protect Chinese and Russian ships in the Red Sea. Houthis Said In January, junior Houthi leaders privately promised not to attack Russian or Chinese ships. The Houthi terrorist campaign […]
Sen. Klobuchar hit for 2 AM post taking credit for passage of $1.2 trillion spending budget: ‘You’re welcome’
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) sparked a wave of anger after touting passing the latest government spending bill and avoiding a government shutdown. In a post shared with X just after 2 a.m. ET on Saturday, Klobuchar told her followers, “You’re welcome” about the $1.2 trillion federal spending package. She wrote, “Hello 2ams! For those still […]
Evening Report — GOP hard-liners mad over House passage of bipartisan spending plan
{date(‘EEEE,MMMM d’,time(“now”))} speaker mike johnson(R-Louisiana)’s job may be in jeopardy. The Louisiana Republican, who only assumed the role of Republican leadership in October, has become a leader among hardline conservatives in the House after helping broker a bipartisan agreement to prevent a late-night government shutdown. facing rebellion. Member of Parliament marjorie taylor green (R-Ga.) filed […]
Georgia school voucher bill narrowly clears longtime obstacle with state House passage
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Republicans on Thursday pushed a voucher plan to fund private school tuition and home study through the state Legislature, with Republican leaders overcoming long-standing skepticism from some local lawmakers. The move brings the state’s school choice advocates closer to a long-eluded goal. The House passed Senate Bill 233 by a vote […]