Russia warns Finland and Sweden against joining NATO
The Kremlin warned Sweden and Finland on Monday against joining NATO as Russia continues to wage war in Ukraine.
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With Roe in the Balance, Blue States Push for Abortion on Demand
As the Supreme Court prepares to rule on a case that could overturn Roe v. Wade, several blue states have in recent months enshrined so-called abortion rights in their constitutions.
Iran says US ‘imposing new conditions’ on issue of sanctions at nuclear talks
Iran’s foreign minister said Sunday that Washington is “imposing new conditions” in the negotiations to restore the 2015 nuclear agreement.
U.S. troops injured in artillery attack on anti-ISIS base in Syria
Four U.S. military personnel are being evaluated for possible traumatic brain injuries after they were injured in an artillery strike on a base in Syria.
Kentucky governor vetoes 15-week abortion ban
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed a Republican-backed measure on Friday that would ban abortions in Kentucky after 15 weeks of pregnancy and regulate the dispensing of abortion pills.
Appeals court upholds Biden vaccine mandate for federal employees
President Joe Biden’s requirement that all federal employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 was uhpheld Thursday by a federal appeals court.
House passes war-crimes legislation aimed at Putin
The House passed legislation Wednesday to probe claims of war crimes that Russia has committed in Ukraine.
Kentucky’s Democrat governor vetoes bill banning male-born athletes from female sports
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed Wednesday legislation barring male-born athletes from female scholastic sports, setting up the possibility of an override in the Republican-controlled state legislature.
Fed signals more aggressive steps to fight inflation
Federal Reserve officials are signaling that they will take a more aggressive approach to fighting high inflation in the coming months – actions that will make borrowing sharply more expensive for consumers and businesses and heighten risks to the economy.
Russian forces near Kyiv and Chernihiv have completely withdrawn, Pentagon says
The Pentagon believes that the Russian forces around the Ukrainian cities of Kyiv and Chernihiv have “completed their withdrawal from the area,” a senior U.S. defense official said.
Biden extends student loan repayment freeze through August
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that the repayment freeze on federally held student loans would be extended through August.
Ukraine Seeks Russia’s Expulsion From UN Body Over War Crimes Allegations
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky urged the world to expel Russia from the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) after outlining Moscow’s alleged atrocities in his nation.
Transgender Flag Flies Outside HHS Building, First in U.S. History
For the first time in U.S. history, the “Transgender Flag” was flown outside of a federal building on March 31, the Transgender Day of Visibility.
White House announces hypersonic missile program with Australia and UK
The Biden administration announced an expansion of the Australia-United Kingdom-United States partnership Tuesday to include the development of hypersonic and counter-hypersonic weapons systems.
US, Iran trade blame over impasse holding up signing of nuclear deal
The United States and Iran blamed each other Monday for a weeks-long impasse that has held up a return to the 2015 deal that sought to prevent Tehran from developing nuclear weapons.
GOP states sue Biden for ending Title 42 and setting up border for ‘catastrophe’
Three Republican-led states have sued the Biden administration to stop it from ending the pandemic border policy that allowed officials to turn away migrants immediately who illegally came across the border, saying that the change would result in further chaos.
Dallas Fed: Global recession ‘seems unavoidable’ if Russian sanctions continue
The Dallas Federal Reserve is warning that ongoing sanctions against Russia will lead to a global recession.
Pentagon announces $300 million weapons package for Ukraine
The Pentagon has announced $300 million in additional aid to Ukraine.
Government Summit Works On New World Order
High-ranking delegates have discussed setting up a new world order during the World Government Summit in Dubai, part of the United Arab Emirates.
Scientists finally finish decoding entire human genome
Scientists say they have finally assembled the full genetic blueprint for human life, adding the missing pieces to a puzzle nearly completed two decades ago.