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Tuvalu government pledges to continue relations with Taiwan instead of Beijing

Tuvalu’s new government, led by Prime Minister Feleti Teo, has confirmed its determination to maintain diplomatic relations with Taiwan. Despite pressure from China to encourage Tuvalu to switch recognition to China, the new government has prioritized strengthening ties with Taiwan. The government will also reassess its security agreement with Australia with the aim of addressing […]

New Harvard president pledges to tackle ‘pernicious’ antisemitism on campus

Harvard University’s interim president, who sparked outrage by naming a fierce critic of Israel as co-chair of a task force to combat anti-Semitic sentiment at the camps, said the embattled Ivy League school was has vowed to tackle “toxic” anti-Semitism. Alan Garber, in his first interview since replacing ousted school leader Claudine Gay, weighs in […]

Amtrak pledges to double riders by 2040 with expansion plans

Amtrak aims to double ridership by 2040 through major investments in service expansion. The railway company announced on Wednesday. The company will work toward an “ambitious” goal of serving 66 million passengers a year as the Biden administration makes major investments in rail infrastructure. “Amtrak has recovered from the pandemic and is growing again as […]

Ilhan Omar pledges alliance to Somalia first, Muslims second

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has come under fire after delivering a speech in which she pledged allegiance to “Somalis first and Muslims second.” “Many Somalis have called me personally and encouraged me to talk to the U.S. government and help Somalia,” Omar told the audience. “My answer to the Somalis was that the U.S. government would […]

Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom Pledges to Veto Bill Banning Tackle Football for Kids

California's far-left Democratic governor has publicly vowed to veto a bill banning tackle football for kids, just as the bill is being considered in the state legislature. Despite failing several times in the past, the bill, reintroduced this year by Democratic Rep. Kevin McCarty, passed out of committee and is now ready for a floor […]

Ackman pledges $1 million to boost Dean Phillips

bill ackman Founder The Pershing Square Capital Management firm has pledged to donate $1 million to support Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips' bid for the White House. “On Tuesday, I plan to wire $1 million to wedeserve.org, the political action committee supporting Dean's candidacy. This is by far the most I've ever done for anyone running […]

Ron DeSantis Pledges Not to Drop Out Even if He Finishes Third in Iowa

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has vowed that he will not drop out of the presidential primary even if he finishes third in the Iowa caucuses, saying his campaign is built with an eye on the “long game.” declared. “Are you going to drop out of this race tonight or tomorrow, no matter what?” a reporter […]