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Bishop William Barber II and Rev. Jesse Jackson were detained outside the US Capitol on Wednesday at a protest against the filibuster and the GOP opposition to the federal minimum wage rise, Fox News informed. […]

Daines, Stefanik Introduce Legislation to Reopen Northern Border

Representative Elise Stefanik and Senator Steven Daines are planning to push a legislation that will force Alejandro Mayorkas, the Homeland Security Secretary to start the process of opening the US-Canada border, Fox News informed. The […]

Biden to Meet with Bipartisan Negotiators on Infrastructure Strategy

US President Joe Biden is set to meet with Republican and Democratic negotiators on Thursday at the White House, CNBC informed. The move comes as senators claim that they are even closer to an agreement […]

GOP Rep. Warren Davidson Introduces Legislation to Ban Vaccine Passports

Ohio Representative Warren Davidson has introduced a legislation on Thursday to prohibit the federal government to issue vaccine passports, impose restrictions to states from doing the same thing, and prohibit private companies to ask for […]

Hirono, Cruz Clash at Senate Judiciary Hearing

On Wednesday, Democratic Senator Mazie Hirono has allegedly accused Senator Ted Cruz from Texas of “mansplaining” to her about the judicial originalism, Fox News informed. The clash occurred while the panel was questioning District Court […]

Fauci Resisted Directive from Trump Administration to Stop a Research Grant Linked to Wuhan Lab

Dr. Anthony Fauci has resisted a 2020 White House directive to dismiss a research grant for a nonprofit organization that has links to the Wuhan Institute of Virology, but then changed his mind and agreed […]

White House Cuts Would Mean Reduction of Troop Numbers, despite that 2020 Was their Busiest Year

The budget cuts introduced by the White House are set to decrease the number of troops for the fiscal year 2022, although according to a Top General, The National Guard has deployed higher number of […]

Kamala Harris to Visit US Southern Border for First Time

Kamala Harris, the US Vice President is set to visit on Friday the US southern border with Mexico, CNBC informed. The announcement comes nearly 3 months after President Biden put her to be in charge […]

FBI’s Wray Calls on Companies to Avoid Paying Ransom to Cybercriminals

Chris Wray, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Wednesday requested from public companies and other victims of hackers to avoid paying the ransom because he believes that the move would only […]

Eric Adams Secures 10-Point Lead in NYC Mayoral Race, Yang Concedes

On Tuesday night the polls closed in NYC’s mayoral primaries and in the Democratic lines, Eric Adams has secured a 10-point lead, however, the vote count will be official in a few weeks, Fox News […]

US Seizes Iran-Affiliated Websites in Law Enforcement Action

A number of websites that were affiliated with Iran had been seized by the US government in what appears to be a law enforcement action, CNBC informed. The websites that were seized started to display […]

Ocasio-Cortez Blasts GOP Filibuster of Voting Rights Legislation

Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from New York, blasted the successful GOP filibuster of the voting rights bill supported by the Democrats, saying that a minority of lawmakers should not have such power, Fox News informed. […]

Pelosi to Form Select Committee to Probe January 6 Riots

Nancy Pelosi, the House Speaker intends to form a select committee that will investigate the January 6 Capitol attack, according to sources familiar with this matter, CNN informed. The move comes after Senate Republicans have […]

Al Franken to Go on Comedy Tour after he Resigned from Senate

Al Franken, the former Democratic Senator revealed this week that he will start a 15-date comedy tour in September, Fox News informed. Franken took to Twitter on Tuesday to say that the audience members will […]

Florida to Introduce New High School Program that Teaches Civics and Patriotism

Ron DeSantis, Governor of Florida revealed a new state program for students on Tuesday which will cover civics and patriotism education but also CPR training, Fox News informed. At a news briefing in Fort Myers, […]

David Chipman Too Political to Lead ATF, Current Agents, Former Director Claim

Several current and former members of ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) said that they are concerned over US President Joe Biden’s nominee to head this agency, Fox News first informed. Michael Sullivan, […]

James Craig Even Closer to Starting GOP Run against Whitmer

James Craig, the former Detroit Police Chief revealed that when it comes to the potential GOP run for Michigan governor in the 2022 election, things are going forward at a very good pace, Fox News […]

Curtis Sliwa Wins GOP Mayoral Primary in New York City

The founder of the anti-crime group Guardian Angels In New York City, Curtis Sliwa took a big victory on Tuesday in the GOP mayorial primaries, Fox News informed. With the current results obtained from more […]

DOJ Launches New Strike Force to Address Illegal Gun Trafficking

US Department of Justice is starting a new strike force to address illegal firearms trafficking, Lisa Monaco the Deputy Attorney General announced on Tuesday, CNBC informed. Monaco also said the strike force will mainly focus […]

Poll Shows Widespread Support of Voter ID Requirements and Making Easy Voting Easier

According to a new poll, US citizens stand in support of required voter identification for casting a ballot as well as a much easier early voting access, in the wake of the latest antagonism between […]

White House Says US and Allies Will Pressure China to Cooperate in Covid-19 Origins Investigation

The White House stated that US and its allies are working together to put the necessary pressure on China, in the wake of global investigations into the Covid-19 origin, calling on Beijing to cooperate and […]

White House Says it Values Highest Ethics Standards amid Nepotism Accusations

Jen Psaki, the White House press secretary said on Monday that Biden administration values higher ethical standards than any previous administration, Fox News informed. Psaki gave the statement in response for recent reports who accuse […]

Nebraska to Help Texas with Border Security by Sending State Troopers

Pete Ricketts, the Governor of Nebraska stated that he is going to send state troopers to Texas this month in order to help the local authorities with the issue of border security in the wake […]

Supreme Court Rejects Bid of Insurers for Reimbursement

The Supreme Court of the US on Monday rejected a hearing of a bid by the health insurance companies that are seeking from the federal government to pay them a full reimbursement, according to a […]

Ocasio-Cortez Mocks Thom Tillis for Giving his Dog a ‘Conservative’ Name

Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from New York, mocked Republican Senator Thom Tillis Monday after his announcement that he will name his dog after the former President Theodore Roosevelt, who is also the founder of the […]

Senator Blackburn Blasts Fauci for Rejecting Covid-19 Lab Leak Theory

Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn issued accusations towards Dr. Anthony Fauci of trying to divert the criticism of his way of handling the theory that Covid-19 leaked from a lab, Fox News informed. The news come […]

Mayor of Silverton Suspends Pledge of Allegiance at Trustee Meeting

Silverton Mayor Shane Fuhrman, at a trustee meeting, revealed that the Pledge of Allegiance is set to be suspended because of direct and indirect threats, which made at least one trustee challenge the ruling right […]

Biden Set to Meet with Lawmakers to Talk New Infrastructure Strategy

US President Joe Biden is set to meet with lawmakers amid the push of a bipartisan group to create an infrastructure strategy that could pass in Congress with the support of both parties, Jen Psaki, […]

US Imposes Sanctions on Belarus for Diverting Ryanair Flight

Biden administration imposed fresh new sanctions on Belarus Monday, in the midst of a quarrel over a Ryanair flight diversion the European country performed in order to detain a journalist from the opposition, CNBC informed. […]

Supreme Court Drops Lawsuit against Goldman Sachs

June 21, 2021 Dime

The Supreme Court of the United States on Monday ruled in favor of Goldman Sachs in its attempt to avert a lawsuit that accused that bank of concealing conflict of interest when it created risky […]