Afghan evacuee vetting process ‘fragmented’ with ‘vulnerabilities,’ watchdog warns
A report from the Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general finds problems with the government’s parole process for resettling tens of thousands of displaced Afghans after a failed withdrawal from Afghanistan. “DHS has a multifaceted but piecemeal process for identifying and resolving non-citizen issues related to derogatory information, including: [Operation Allies Welcome] Parolee. “This siled […]
Labour Plans to Simplify Legal Process to Change Gender in Britain
Labor is reportedly preparing to make the process of legally changing gender easier, potentially allowing only one doctor, regardless of expertise, to sign off on the decision. I will allow it. With a general election looming in the UK, and current forecasts predicting a landslide victory for Labor, left-wing parties are already deep in debate […]
Biden admin begins process to downgrade marijuana to less dangerous drug
The Biden administration on Thursday submitted a proposal to begin the formal process to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The Department of Justice (DOJ) said Attorney General Merrick Garland filed the proposal in the Federal Register with the intention of lowering the drug from Schedule I to a Schedule III drug, as classified […]
‘Virtually Impossible’: Chuck Schumer Shoots Down Efforts To Streamline Permitting Process For Key Energy Projects
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer effectively declared major permitting reform dead on Monday, Politico reported. It will be “virtually impossible” to reach a bipartisan permitting reform deal in the near future, Schumer told Politico. Permitting reform, which could benefit both green and fossil fuel-related energy projects, has been a topic of interest to some lawmakers […]
Biden officials propose denying some migrants earlier in asylum process | US-Mexico border
The Biden administration proposed new rules Thursday that would streamline asylum processing at the southern border by immediately rejecting certain immigrants deemed to “threat national security or public safety.” The proposed rule would allow immigration authorities to reject and deport immigrants who are already ineligible for asylum early in the process, administration officials say, strengthening […]
Top House Intel Dem defends ‘very strong vetting process’ as Biden admin considers admitting Gazan refugees to US
The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee dismissed Republican uproar over reports that the Biden administration is considering allowing Gaza refugees into the United States. Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) criticized Republicans in Congress for making a fuss about that possibility and emphasized that there is a rigorous vetting process in place for refugees. Asked […]
California Voters Growing Skeptical of Months-Long Ballot Counting Process
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Nearly two months after the election, a recount has settled the results of the Northern California U.S. House primary, breaking a mathematically impossible tie for second place, but also highlighting the long time it took to count the votes. It was a hit. Most Californians vote by mail, and the quest […]
Bill Belichick Lands Multiple New Gigs And Is Raking In Mad Cash In The Process: REPORT
Getting paid, getting paid! If you’re a fan of legendary NFL head coach Bill Belichick and want to hear from your skipper in the 2024 season, you’re in absolute luck. Oh, and you’ll also be able to watch him and read his words. And the best part for Bill: He’s gonna get a massive bag […]
MORGAN MURPHY: This Boondoggle Shows Why Trump Must Reform The Pentagon’s Acquisition Process
Forget the $500 hammer.Latest report A study by the Government Accountability Office pegs the cost of America’s ailing Lightning II F-35 Joint Strike Fighter at an estimated $2 trillion. Did all these zeroes buy American taxpayers an invincible flying machine? No, the program is so crippled by cost overruns and delays that it seems likely […]
Andy McCarthy Says Prosecution Violating Trump’s Due Process Rights For ‘Blatantly Political’ Purposes
Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Andy McCarthy said Thursday that the prosecution in Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s trial was violating former President Donald Trump’s due process right for “blatantly political” purposes. Bragg’s trial is currently ongoing in New York City regarding the 34-count indictment alleging that Trump and his former legal team falsified business records […]