McConnell says Senate will vote to confirm Barrett on Monday, Oct. 26
Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday that the Senate will vote Monday to confirm Trump Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett to the high court.
Year: 2020
Iron Dome shoots down rocket from Gaza hours after terror tunnel discovered
The Israeli military announced Tuesday that terrorists in the Gaza Strip dug a tunnel dozens of meters (yards) deep that crossed the security fence around the territory before it was detected by underground sensors.
U.S., Russia near deal to extend nuclear arms treaty, freeze warheads
The United States and Russia moved closer Tuesday to reaching a deal on nuclear arms control that would freeze both nations’ nuclear warheads.
U.S. President Trump Says People Need Christ In Coronacrisis
U.S. President Donald J. Trump says Jesus Christ is more famous than him and urges people to turn to Christ, especially during the coronavirus pandemic. ”Masks, no masks, everything, you can do all you want, but you know, you still need help from the Boss,” Trump said, looking up and pointing to the sky.
Evangelist Graham Urges Prayers Ahead Of U.S. Election Amid Controversy
U.S. evangelist Franklin Graham, who supports the re-election of President Donald J. Trump, has urged Christians to pray on Sunday for the United States.
Swiss missionary executed by Al-Qaeda, after being kidnapped for a second time in Timbuktu
A Swiss missionary was executed by Islamic extremists in Timbuktu, Mali last month, Christianity Today reports. Beatrice Stöckli was kidnapped in January 2016 by an Islamist terrorist organization connected to Al-Qaeda.
White House official attended meetings in Damascus to secure release of hostages
A representative from the White House went to Damascus for secret meetings with the Syrian government earlier this year, in an effort to secure the release of at least two US citizens believed to be held hostage there, Reuters reported Monday.
Iranian dissident group says Iran has developed a new nuclear bomb-making facility
An exiled Iranian dissident group says Iran has developed a new nuclear bomb-making facility, the Washington Times reports. The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), a French- and Albanian-based group working to overthrow the Iranian regime, said Friday it has learned that there is a new facility in Sorkheh-Hesar in northeast Iran.
Supreme Court allows three-day extension for Pennsylvania ballots
The Supreme Court will allow Pennsylvania to count mailed-in ballots received up to three days after the Nov. 3 election, rejecting a Republican plea in the presidential battleground state.
John Ratcliffe rejects Adam Schiff claims that Hunter Biden laptop is part of Russian disinformation operation
President Trump’s spy chief repeatedly shot down claims by Democrats such as House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff that the purported emails from Hunter Biden’s laptop published by the New York Post were part of a Russian disinformation effort.
Saudi Foreign Minister says Kingdom seeks normalization with Israel, but also a Palestinian state
The Saudis say they are increasingly ready for a peace treaty with Israel and view the recently-signed “Abraham Accords” as a “positive” development. Their first priority, however, is getting the Palestinians and Israelis back to the negotiating table.
Pro-Second Amendment judge overseeing third gun rights case this week, gun control groups cry foul
A U.S. District Judge in San Diego who has issued rulings in two separate lawsuits challenging California’s strict gun control measures will take up another weapons-related case on Monday, sparking criticism from gun-control groups who pro-gun advocates have been given an unfair advantage.
New Data Analysis Finds 353 Counties With 1.8 Million More Registered Voters Than Eligible Citizens
A total of 353 counties in 29 U.S. states have 1.8 million more registered voters than eligible voting-age citizens, according to an analysis by Judicial Watch.
EU negotiator offers to ‘intensify’ Brexit trade talks with Britain
The chief Brexit negotiator for the European Union stressed Monday the bloc was prepared to “intensify” trade talks with Britain after holding a call with British dealmaker David Frost.
Fed’s Powell: More important for U.S. to get digital currency right than be first
In any development of a cross-border digital currency, it is more important for the United States “to get it right than be first,” U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on Monday.
Armenia and Azerbaijan Clash Despite New Truce
Armenia and Azerbaijan have accused each other of violating a new humanitarian ceasefire in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh in a conflict that has killed hundreds in recent weeks. The clashes are rapidly escalating into an all-out war, with civilians caught in the middle.
Social media backlash resurrected over Biden’s transition team’s ties to Facebook and Twitter
The Biden campaign is facing renewed criticism over its deep connections with Big Tech after both Twitter and Facebook censored a story from The New York Post detailing allegedly corrupt business deals by Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden.
Facebook expert in charge of election integrity formerly worked as policy adviser to Joe Biden on Ukraine
Facebook’s election integrity expert formerly worked as a special adviser for European policy to Joe Biden while he served as vice president.
Bahrain, Israel officially sign formal peace agreement in Manama
Israel and Bahrain formally declared peace and signed an agreement to establish formal diplomatic relations at a ceremony in Manama on Sunday.
Dutch Premier Regrets King’s Greece Holiday Amid COVID-19 Outcry
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte says he was wrong in allowing the royal family to vacation in Greece while discouraging “unnecessary travel” for others due to the coronavirus pandemic.