Year: 2022

The Georgia Senate runoff has finally come to a close, giving Democrats their 51st Senate seat, The New York Times reported. Senator Raphael Warnock defeated his Republican challenger, Herschel Walker, in a Senate runoff election […]

Trump Organization found guilty of tax fraud scheme

Former president Donald Trump’s real estate company Trump Organization was convicted of carrying out a 15-year-long criminal scheme to defraud tax authorities, The Guardian reported. The ruling has added to the legal woes facing the […]

Covid vaccine mandate for military may be annulled

The new draft of the annual defense bill suggests mandatory COVID-19 vaccine for the military be annulled, as well as a permitting reform Sen. Joe Machin backed be dropped, The Hill reported. The House might […]

Over 5 million Americans sign up for the Affordable Care Act healthcare

According to information made public on Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, over 5.5 million Americans have already signed up for health insurance for 2019 through the Affordable Care Act’s marketplace, […]

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman lawsuit officially dismissed

A Washington federal judge has thrown out the lawsuit filed against the Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, as the prince was granted immunity by United States President Joe Biden, […]

Sen. Booker Pushes Reform on Sentencing Guidelines for Cocaine-related Felonies

December 7, 2022 Dime

Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey is leading a last-ditch effort to change federal sentencing guidelines for cocaine-related felonies, Fox News informed. Currently, offenses involving crack cocaine carry much harsher sentences than those involving the […]

December 6, 2022 John Ganjei

LUNCHTIME POLITICS: Final Georgia Senate Polls – Biden Beats Trump, Ties DeSantis

Your Daily Polling Update for Tuesday, December 6, 2022 BIDEN JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 42%Up 1 from Friday RON’S COMMENT: Today’s average is based on three polls, ranging from 40% (Reuters) to 43% (Rasmussen, Economist). Biden’s […]

Aluminum plants release tons of greenhouse gas

Aluminum plants in the United States are releasing tons of highly potent greenhouse gas, unlike their counterparts abroad, NBC news reports. A Century Aluminum plant in Kentucky and a recently closed Alcoa plant in Washington […]

Conservatives and right-wing pundits have argued that this regulation is essential to prevent "Big Tech" from stifling their viewpoint

Google launches anti-misinformation campaign in India

Google is launching a new project in India to combat misinformation, which has been blamed for inciting violence in the country, Reuters reported. The new initiative will use “prebunking” videos, which are specifically designed to […]

Airline companies warn of higher fares from green transition

Airline passengers may soon have to pay more for flights as the industry tries to cut emissions to net zero by 2050, Reuters reports. Airline passengers will have to pay the price as the industry […]

House expected to pass bill on same-sex marriages, showing shift in attitudes

A bill protecting federal recognition of same-sex marriages is expected to pass the U.S. House of Representatives today with bipartisan support, Reuters reports. It marks a sign of a significant cultural shift in a divided […]

Republican mega-donors the biggest losers of Midterm Elections

Who were the biggest losers in the midterm elections this year? Republican mega-donors. Republican mega-donors poured millions into candidates that no amount of money could sell to voters, according to The Guardian. With the balance of […]

Top US conservatives pushing Russia’s spin on the Ukraine war

Ever since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, the Kremlin has banked on American conservative political and media allies to weaken U.S. support for Ukraine and deploy disinformation operations, The Guardian reported. Disinformation experts said […]

Biden Skips Border Visit due to “More Important Matters”

December 6, 2022 Dime

While in Arizona on Tuesday, President Biden gave an explanation for why he did not visit the border with Mexico, stating there were more crucial matters to attend to, Fox News informed. While boarding Marine […]

Tlaib, Khanna Back Environmentalists in Opposing White House Oil Bill

December 6, 2022 Dime

On Tuesday, Democratic Representatives Rashida Tlaib of Michigan and Ro Khanna of California backed environmentalists in opposing a bill sponsored by the White House that would expedite oil and gas production, Fox News informed. Speaking before […]

Biden’s visit to TSMC raises hope to fix supply chains

President Joe Biden is scheduled to travel to the TSMC (2330.TW) factory in Arizona as the Taiwan-based manufacturer of semiconductors prepares to increase its projected investment in the facility by more than three times to […]

NY man enters guilty plea over Jan 6 riot actions

For his acts on Jan 6, 2021, when a breach of the U.S. Capitol occurred, a New York man entered a guilty plea to a criminal charge today. His actions, together with those of other […]

Web designer’s anti-gay marriage stance goes to Supreme Court

The Supreme Court will hear arguments today in a major case that pits LGBTQ rights against a claim that the constitutional right to free speech exempts artists from anti-discrimination laws, Reuters reported. An evangelical Christian […]

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.

Jury in Trump Organization criminal tax fraud trial to begin deliberations

The Trump Organization tax fraud trial has headed for deliberation, Reuters reports. Jurors in the case are set to begin deliberating today after four weeks of testimony and arguments. The case involves executive pay practices […]

Trump claims grounds for “termination” of Constitution

Former President Donald Trump fueled controversy by suggesting that parts of the U.S. Constitution should face “termination,” according to The Guardian. Trump’s comments are just the latest in a series of words and deeds from […]

Election Denialism Lives On In Battleground State of Arizona

In the state of Arizona, voters rejected key election deniers, but false conspiracy theories have maintained their power, The Guardian reported. Election denialism has lived on in the U.S., especially in battleground states. In the […]

Evangelical Pastor Returns after Absence over ‘Inappropriate’ Relationship

A prominent pastor in Texas has returned to the pulpit after taking an absence over an “inappropriate” online relationship, The New York Times reported. The prominent pastor of a Southern Baptist megachurch in suburban Dallas […]

Georgia’s Crucial Runoff Is Finally Here

The closely watched runoff election in Georgia will kick off on Tuesday, Reuters reported. Herschel Walker and Senator Raphael Warnock will face off in the crucial race. Even though Democrats have won control of the […]

Child use of marijuana and edibles surges by 245%

A recent study from the Oregon Health and Science University found that reports of marijuana use among children and teenagers to poison centers increased by 245% between 2000 and 2020, ABC News reports. More than […]

“Targeted” power station attack leaves NC county in blackout

Gunfire in an alleged criminal incident over the weekend in North Carolina caused widespread power outages, according to officials, The Hill reports. In a news conference with other local officials, Moore County Sheriff Ronnie Fields […]

Stop Underestimating Biden, Gingrich Warns Republicans

The Republican Party should stop underestimating President Joe Biden, former Republican House Speaker Newt Gingrich warned, stressing that GOP opposition to Biden has caused the party to minimize the success of the president and his […]

Biden to Revive Trump-Era Restrictions to Curb Illegal Immigration

Several plans that are being considered by the Biden administration – that bear similarities to policies former President Donald Trump pushed- would make it harder to seek asylum at the US-Mexico border place by placing […]

Calls for Increased Oversight of Ukraine Aid Ripped by Armed Services

The arguments that there isn’t enough oversight of the huge US assistance to Ukraine and the calls for increased oversight were harshly criticized on Saturday by House Armed Service Chair Adam Smith, who called such […]

G7 Joins $60-Per-Barrel Price Cap on Russian Oil the EU Set

In a key step to enhance Western sanctions aiming to reorder the global oil market to prevent price spikes and starve Russian President Vladimir Putin of funding for his war in Ukraine, the G7 and […]

Indiana Abortion Ban Enforcement Blocked by Second Judge

Following a lawsuit from five individuals and a religious organization who say the law violates their religious beliefs, the Indiana abortion ban’s enforcement was blocked by a second judge. Judge Heather Welch of the Marion […]