Month: June 2022

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky told G7 leaders he wants the war with Russia over this year. At the G7 meeting, Zelensky addressed leaders of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan […]

Russia Defaults on Foreign Debt for First Time since 1998

Russia is poised to default on its debt for the first time since 1998. It further alienates Russia from the global financial system after sanctions imposed over its ongoing war in Ukraine. Russia missed a […]

‘A Mockery of Democracy’: Supreme Court in Question after Abortion Ruling

Millions of women lost access to abortion last week after the highest court in the United States overturned a near-50-year-old ruling and other precedents enshrining that right. The decision was a stunning aftershock of former […]

Boris Johnson Urged by Party to Resign

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing a huge blow to his authority after the Conservatives lost by-elections at the end of last week. It prompted resignations from other ministers. This week, more Tory rebels […]

NATO to Dramatically Increase Forces on High Alert amid Russia Threat

NATO will significantly increase the number of forces on high alert from 300,000 to 400,000 to deter Russia hostilities. It marks part of the biggest overhaul of the alliance’s defenses since the Cold War. Russian […]

COVID an ‘Inconvenience’ Rather than ‘Life-Threatening’ for Many Now, Says WHO

The World Health Organization’s special envoy on Covid said that the virus is now an “inconvenience” for most people rather than “life-threatening.” Dr. David Nabarro warned, however, that concerns still remain for those who are […]

Biden is Still Against Court Packing

According to a statement made by the White House on Saturday, President Joe Biden opposes Democratic efforts to increase the size of the Supreme Court, Fox News informed. During an Air Force Once press conference, […]

DHS to Follow Court Decision that Blocked ICE Narrowed Priorities

The Biden administration’s significantly narrowed priorities for ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) were overturned by a court on Saturday, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said it will follow the decision, Fox News informed. […]

Abrams Refuses to Clarify if there Should Be Limits on Abortions

Stacey Abrams, the Democratic candidate for governor of Georgia, said on Sunday that abortion is a “medical decision” and shouldn’t be politicized, Fox News informed. She declined to clarify whether she thought there should be […]

Kathy Hochul Says New York Still Safe Haven for those Seeking Abortions

Democratic New York Governor Kathy Hochul claimed on Sunday that after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the Empire State will become a “safe haven” for those seeking abortions, Fox News informed. Hochul also […]

On Monday, the White House said that $110 billion in infrastructure funding had been released from the $1 trillion infrastructure plan

U.S. to Raise $200 billion to Compete with China’s Belt & Road

According to a G7 plan meant to compete with China’s multitrillion-dollar Belt and Road project, the United States hopes to generate $200 billion in private and public funding over the course of five years to […]

Overturning Roe v. Wade ‘Step Backwards’ for over Half of Americans

According to more than 50% of respondents in a recent survey, the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade is a “step backward” for the United States, The Hill reported. 52 percent of respondents […]

Biden Hopes to ‘Save Lives’ by Signing New Gun Safety Bill

After the Supreme Court’s decision, which he strongly disagreed with, to enhance gun owners’ rights, U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday signed the first significant federal gun regulation in three decades into law, Reuters reports. […]

Senator Warren Deeply Concerned over Recent Overturning of Roe v. Wade

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) highlighted concerns on Sunday over Supreme Previous Justice Clarence Thomas’ concurring statement in the ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, which suggested that he was willing to reevaluate court precedents protecting the […]

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee approved one of the nation's strictest abortion laws in July of last year, prohibiting abortion once a fetal heartbeat is found at about six weeks, which is typically before a woman learns she is pregnant.

US Companies Covering Employees’ Abortions Could Face Lawsuits

A growing number of major American corporations have announced that they will pay for employees’ travel expenses when they have to leave their home states to get abortions, but legal experts have warned that these […]

U.S. Court Upholds Arizona Land Swap Deal for Rio Tinto Copper Mine

A U.S. appeals court upheld a previous court’s decision and rejected a plea from Native Americans who claimed the property has religious and cultural significance, allowing the federal government to award Rio Tinto thousands of […]

Biden Heads to G-7 Summit amid Domestic Unrest over Abortions

President Biden is leaving a country in upheaval over abortion rights to travel to Europe on dual missions: to find methods to reduce food and gas costs while maintaining the unity of allies in their […]

Zelensky Demands Air Defense Systems from Allies

In response to ongoing Russian missile assaults, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pleaded with the nation’s partners to supply air defense systems, The Hill reports. On Saturday, as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine entered its […]

Biden Administration to Fight States over Abortion Pills

In light of the Supreme Court decision reversing the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, President Joe Biden’s administration said it will try to stop states from outlawing a drug used for medical abortion, indicating the […]

TSA Screens Record Number of Passengers, First Time Since Feb 2020

On Friday, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the United States checked 2.45 million air travelers, the most significant day since February 2020, Reuters reports. However, the amount was less than the 2.73 million viewers […]

Pro-choice Organizations Plan Significant Spending to Boost Democrats in Midterms

Following the Supreme Court’s decision reversing Roe v. Wade, which has protected the abortion as a constitutional right since 1973, pro-choice organizations have planned significant election spending to boost Democrats in the midterms, Fox News […]

Protesters Took to the Streets after Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade

Pro-life and pro-choice demonstrators protested in public places across the country on Friday morning in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade abortion ruling from 1973, which now permits states […]

Russian Ambassador Overheard Complaining about Lack of Respect towards his Country

Anatoly Antonov, the Russian ambassador to the United States, was allegedly overheard at Café Milano in Washington, D.C., lamenting the disrespect shown to his country, Fox News informed. Zalmay Khalilzad, a former American envoy to […]

Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade

The Supreme Court has overturned the right to an abortion. The conservative court overturned a precedent set nearly 50 years ago in the landmark Roe v Wade case, making it a rare reversal of a […]

Senate Passes Bipartisan Gun Safety Bill

The Senate passed a bipartisan bill to address gun violence, making it the first major federal gun safety legislation in decades. The final vote in the Senate was 65 to 33, with 15 Republicans joining […]

Jan. 6 Panel Outlines Trump’s Bid to Coerce Justice Dept. Officials

The January 6 House select committee held its final hearing for the month, sharing new details about former president Donald Trump’s efforts to pressure top justice department officials to overturn the 2020 presidential election. The […]

FDA Orders Juul to Stop Selling E-cigs in US

The Food and Drug Administration has ordered vape company Juul to stop selling its popular electronic cigarettes. It marks the latest blow against the tobacco industry by the Biden administration. It comes as part of […]

Supreme Court Overturns NY Gun Law Limiting Guns in Public

The Supreme Court struck down a New York law that placed strict limits on carrying guns in public, settling off a scramble across the nation for states that have similar restrictions. The controversial decision is […]

Looming Energy Crisis in Europe

Tensions between Europe and Russia over energy continue to mount. European nations are now rapidly pumping natural gas into storage chambers in hopes that it will help moderate skyrocketing prices, and that it will also […]

Gallup Poll Shows Gun Policies are Significant for Midterm Voting

In spite of the fact that only 8% of Americans feel that guns are the most pressing issue facing the nation, a majority of American adults say that gun policies were “very significant” in determining […]