Rep. Brian Mast Pledges ‘America First’ Agenda as Foreign Affairs Committee Chair
Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, vowed that the United States would “never again be fooled” on the world stage and outlined his priorities as he leads the House Foreign Affairs Committee, calling for an “America first” policy. Implementing the policy, “Colonoscopy'' of the Department of State's activities. In a video statement shared on social media on […]
New Trump-aligned committee chair pledges ‘colonoscopy’ of State Department spending
Exclusive: The incoming chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee has vowed to overhaul how taxpayer dollars are spent by the State Department when he takes the helm of the influential committee next year. Congressman Brian Mast (R-Fla.) will take over from current term-limited Speaker Michael McCaul (R-Texas). “When you're dealing with the State Department, […]
Biden pledges $1B in aid to Africa as NC residents struggle post-Helene
As North Carolinians continue to rebuild from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helen, President Biden on Tuesday pledged $1 billion in humanitarian aid to Africans displaced by historic drought and food insecurity. “The United States remains the world's largest provider of humanitarian aid and development assistance, and that will continue to increase. That's the right […]
German Chancellor Pledges More Ukraine Aid During Kyiv Trip
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Ukraine on Monday for the first time in more than two years, just weeks after he was reprimanded by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for a telephone conversation. He later vowed to continue supporting Kiev in the war. Russian President Vladimir Putin. The conflict is approaching a […]
Democrat Maryland Mayor Pledges Taxpayer Funds for Migrants to Fight Deportation
The Democratic mayor of Frederick, Maryland, has promised to dedicate taxpayer funds to immigrants fighting deportation under President-elect Donald Trump's administration. Mayor Michael O'Connor has promised to put money from the budget into a “legal defense fund” if the city goes through with President Trump's mass deportation plan. “It's about making sure they have the […]
University of Iowa fraternity suspended after 56 pledges found in basement during alleged hazing
The University of Iowa has provisionally suspended one of its fraternities following a hazing incident last week. According to a criminal complaint obtained by Alpha Delta Phi, Alpha Delta Phi members are accused of having “food thrown at them” by 56 pledges while they were blindfolded in the basement of a fraternity house. Iowa City […]
University of Iowa fraternity suspended after 56 pledges found in basement during alleged hazing: report
The University of Iowa has provisionally suspended one of its fraternities following a hazing incident last week. Alpha Delta Phi is accused of possessing 56 blindfolded pledge forms that were “thrown with food” in the fraternity's basement, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Alpha Delta Phi. . Iowa City Press Secretary, Citizen. The pledge […]
Olympic Presidential Candidate Pledges a ‘Clearcut Policy’ to Protect Women’s Sports
British athlete and sports administrator Sebastian Coe has pledged a “clear and uncompromising policy” to protect women's sport as he bids to become the next president of the International Olympic Committee. Coe did not explicitly say he wanted to ban men who identify as transgender women from playing in the women's category, but he said […]
NYC Eric Adams Pledges to Work with Trump on Immigration Reforms
New York City Democratic Mayor Eric Adams told voters Tuesday he is ready to work with President-elect Donald Trump on immigration reform. “Just as I tried to sit down with the previous administration on my 10 trips to Washington and say, I'm willing to sit in this administration and say, 'We have a problem in […]
Cop 29: leaders speak after report finds climate pledges not kept – live updates | Cop29
my colleague Damien Carrington There's more from today's Cop29 summit, with news that one of the few G7 world leaders who attended missed out on a speaking slot. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni missed out on a spot at the Cop29 summit. Meloni and Britain's Keir Starmer were the only G7 leaders in attendance. Meanwhile, […]