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 […]
The NYC transit system is a threat towards one’s rite of ‘passage’
Even during the boom times, raising a family in New York City wasn’t easy. The apartment is small, the neighbors don’t like the noise, and the sidewalks are too narrow for a stroller. But today, with subway disruptions, parents are facing another logistical headache. How can my growing child get around town, whether by public […]
New York City Tries ‘Remote-Learning Snow Day,’ Fails, and Ruins Childhood Rite of Passage
“I’m disappointed, frustrated and angry.” New York City Public Schools Chancellor David Banks described how he felt after taking the “distance learning test” that officials decided to give kids on Tuesday in lieu of a snow day off. Millions of public school children also felt “disappointed, frustrated, and angry” when they were told they would […]
Senate Passes Ukraine Aid Bill After Republicans Pull All-Nighter Delaying Passage
The Senate passed a bill Tuesday morning that would appropriate $95 billion in new military aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, after several Republican senators delayed passage for eight hours with opposition speeches. On February 4, the Senate released language for a bipartisan national security bill that would provide aid to Ukraine during its conflict […]