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Swiss Billionaire Sent $3 Million Donations to Pelosi-aligned Nonprofit

May 21, 2022 Dime

A hidden money group backed by a Swiss billionaire sent a multimillion-dollar infusion of cash to a dark money nonprofit connected with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Fox News informed. According to tax documents, the Pelosi-aligned […]

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LUNCHTIME POLITICS: How did the polls do in Tuesday’s primary? – Latest in Connecticut, Georgia, Alabama, Missouri – Ukraine

May 20, 2022 John Ganjei

Your Daily Polling Update for Friday, May 20, 2022 BIDEN JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 41%Down 1 from Tuesday RON’S COMMENT: Today’s average is based on six polls, ranging from 38% (Quinnipiac) to 44% (Politico). Biden’s disapproval […]

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Prices Increase to Decommission UK Nuclear Power Plants

May 20, 2022 Dime

According to the public accounts committee, the cost to decommission UK’s nuclear power stations has reached €23.5 billion and will likely increase. Owned by EDF Energy, the 7 power stations provide the majority of nuclear […]

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Hillary Clinton Approved the Spread of Trump-Russia Links to Media

May 20, 2022 Dime

Robby Mook, former Clinton campaign manager testified on Friday that then-Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton authorized the media spread of materials alleging a secretive communication line between the Trump Organization and Russian Alfa Bank, despite […]

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Biden Administration amends plan to battle human trafficking

President Biden’s Approval Rating Falls to 39%

May 20, 2022 Dime

According to an Associated Press poll, President Joe Biden’s approval rating has dropped to its lowest level since taking office in May, Fox News informed. Only 39% of respondents in the United States approve of […]

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Elon Musk Accused of Sexual Misconduct

May 20, 2022 Dime

The wealthiest man in the world Elon Musk paid a SpaceX flight attendant $250,000 to settle a sexual misconduct claim against him for exposing himself to her and propositioning her for sex. SpaceX, the rocket […]

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Putin ‘Had to Keep Explaining Things to Trump’, Ex-White House Aide Says

May 20, 2022 Dime

Russian President Vladimir Putin had to “keep explaining things” to Donald Trump while he was U.S. President. Former White House aide Fiona Hill told the Chicago Council on Global Affairs that Trump had to have […]

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Israel Refuses to Hold Criminal Investigation into Killing of Journalist

May 20, 2022 Maja Popovska

Israel is refusing to launch a criminal investigation into the killing of the US-Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Aqleh, The Guardian reports. Palestinian officials and witnesses said Israeli soldiers shot the renowned international journalist. When she […]

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Taliban Orders Female Afghan TV Presenters to Cover Faces on Air

May 20, 2022 Maja Popovska

The Taliban in Afghanistan has ordered all female TV presenters to cover their faces on air, The Guardian reports. The latest order came in a statement from the Taliban’s information and culture ministry as well […]

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US Accuses Russia of Weaponizing Global Food Supply

May 20, 2022 Maja Popovska

The Untied States has accused Russia of holding global food supplies hostage amid growing fears of famine in developing countries, The Guardian reports. Former Russian President and now senior security official Dmitry Medvedev warned that […]

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McConnel Calls Rand Paul ‘Isolationist’ for Blocking Ukraine Aid

May 20, 2022 Maja Popovska

Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, who has spoken out against the $40 billion Ukraine aid proposal, is believed to represent “a minuscule proportion” of Senate Republicans, according to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R), The […]

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White House Press Secretary Slams Abortions Ban in Oklahoma

May 20, 2022 Maja Popovska

Karine Jean-Pierre, press secretary of the White House, denounced an Oklahoma measure enacted on Thursday that will prohibit abortions with very few exceptions, The Hill reports. She slammed the state saying that the Oklahoma legislature’s […]

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US Senate Passes Emergency Military Aid for Ukraine

May 19, 2022 Maja Popovska

On Thursday, the United States Senate easily approved over $40 billion in fresh aid for Ukraine, sending the package to the White House for President Joe Biden’s signature as Washington scrambles to keep military help […]

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Half of Gazprom’s Clients Complied with Ruble Payment Requirement

May 19, 2022 Maja Popovska

According to the Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, the Russian gas company Gazprom has had half of its 54 clients open accounts at the Russian Gazprombank. Reuters reports that for weeks companies in the […]

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Twitter Deal Leaves Musk with No Easy Way Out

May 19, 2022 Maja Popovska

In a tweet this week, Musk said that the “deal cannot move forward” until Twitter provides detailed data about fake accounts – a request that is almost possible to meet. It is the latest odd […]

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Turkey Blocks Early Vote on Sweden and Finland Joining NATO

May 19, 2022 Dime

Hours after Sweden and Finland officially launched their bids to join NATO, Turkey blocked an early vote. Turkey stepped in to block an early move to fast-track the two countries’ requests, demanding they extradite “terrorists,” […]

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Russian Soldier Pleads Guilty in First Ukraine War Crimes Trial Since Invasion

May 19, 2022 Dime

A Russian tank commander has pleaded guilty to shooting dead a 62-year-old civilian man on his bicycle on a village road. It is Ukraine’s first trial for war crimes committed by Russia during its invasion. […]

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Solar Panels Set to Be Mandatory on All New Buildings Under EU Plan

May 19, 2022 Dime

Solar panels would become mandatory on all new buildings under a new EU proposal aimed at ending the continent’s reliance on Russian fossil fuels by 2027 and accelerating its green energy transition. The European Commission […]

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The chairman of the House Select Committee probing the tragic Jan. 6 brawl at the Capitol revealed on Thursday that the panel had subpoenaed four top government officials of Donald Trump's administration, together with Mark Meadows and Steve Bannon.

Trump Rages as Some of His Picks Crash Out

May 19, 2022 Dime

With nearly all of the results from Tuesday’s key primary elections almost in, former President Donald Trump is already baselessly suggesting there was a fraud because some of his picks have lost, or may soon […]

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Three ex Minneapolis policemen guilty of violating George Floyd of his constitutional rights by refusing to assist the restrained Black man.

Ex-Minneapolis Cop Pleads Guilty in George Floyd Murder

May 19, 2022 Maja Popovska

In the 2020 case, one of three Minneapolis cops who witnessed fellow law enforcement officer Derek Chauvin kill George Floyd by holding a knee over his neck pled guilty to aiding and abetting manslaughter, sparking […]

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House Passes Infant Formula Shortage Bills

May 19, 2022 Dime

The United States House of Representatives passed 2 measures to solve the baby formula shortage on Wednesday, with one vote being significantly more political than the other one and after one Republican leader blasted one […]

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Former FBI General Counsel Testifies in Durham Probe

May 19, 2022 Dime

On Wednesday afternoon, former FBI General Counsel James Baker testified in Michael Sussmann’s trial, saying that he is “not out to get Michael,” but is simply assisting with the probe of Special Counsel John Durham, […]

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White House Denies Suspension of DHS Disinformation Board

May 18, 2022 Dime

The White House refuted playing a role in the suspension of the Department of Homeland Security’s Disinformation Governance Board on Wednesday, claiming that the board “never met” due to “mischaracterizations by outside parties,” Fox News […]

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Trump-backed Young Congressman Cawthorn Loses Reelection Bid in Primaries

May 18, 2022 Dime

North Carolina Republican Congressman Madison Cawthorn lost his bid to renew his title last night. The youngest congressman in America, 26-year-old Cawthorn was defeated in the party primary election in his rural North Carolina district […]

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Sweden and Finland Formally Apply to Join NATO

May 18, 2022 Dime

Sweden and Finland formally submitted applications to join the NATO alliance, marking one of the biggest geopolitical consequences yet of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Nato Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg personally accepted the membership applications at the […]

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Pollution Responsible for One in Six Deaths across Planet

May 18, 2022 Dime

Nine million people a year are being killed by pollution. A new review found that toxic air and contaminated water and soil is an existential threat to both planetary health, as well as human health. […]

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North Korea on Brink of Covid Catastrophe

May 18, 2022 Dime

North Korea is on the brink of a Covid catastrophe unless swift action is taken to provide vaccinations and treatments, experts warn. In the isolated country, the number of people reported to have contracted Covid […]

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US Supreme Court Abortion Reversal Would Be Global ‘Catastrophe’ for Women

May 18, 2022 Dime

If the federal right to abortions is obliterated in the United States, it will be a “catastrophe” for women in low and middle-income countries, as it will embolden anti-choice groups to renew pressure against hard-won […]

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Former ICE Officials Dismiss Mayorkas Claims of Migrants’ Prompt Deportation

May 18, 2022 Dime

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas consistently stated that immigrants that will not be granted asylum will be immediately removed from the US, Fox News informed. Former Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials argue that given the […]

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Space Force to Form New Squadrons that Will Address New Threats

May 18, 2022 Dime

The Space Force, the US military’s newest arm, is forming new squadrons to combat new threats, Fox News informed. Lt. Gen. Stephen Whiting, the inaugural head of the Space Operations Command, said the command “sits […]

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