Congress finally raises debt-limit by $2.5tn after months of delays
The Senate narrowly (50-49) managed to raise the debt-limit just days before a much-feared default. President Biden will now sign the debt-limit into law and it will raise the US debt by $2.5tn. Several economists and Treasury officials had warned that the economy could fall into recession if the limit… Continue reading Congress finally raises debt-limit by $2.5tn after months of delays
GOP lawmakers ask Blinken to add Nigeria back on Particular Concern list
Republican Senators are asking Secretary of State Antony Blinken to add Nigeria back on the Religious Freedom list (Countries of Particular Concern list) after militants in the country buffed up attacks on worshippers. The seven GOP lawmakers – Senator Josh Hawley, Senator James Lankford, Senator Kevin Cramer, Senator Mike Braun,… Continue reading GOP lawmakers ask Blinken to add Nigeria back on Particular Concern list
27 Airmen discharged for not getting vaccinated
The Air Force has discharged 27 active-duty airmen for refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine. The airmen were all young adults and were in their first enlistments, or in others words, served for less than 6 years. They did not serve long enough to get a hearing before being discharged.… Continue reading 27 Airmen discharged for not getting vaccinated
Grandmother in Detroit dies after being raped and beaten
A Grandmother in Detroit has passed away after she was raped and beaten by two suspects. Shirley Bryant, 63, died on December 6 after being left outside an empty Church. She was suffering from rape inflicted and brutal beating injuries. Shirley was found naked by a stranger who heard her… Continue reading Grandmother in Detroit dies after being raped and beaten
Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom takes a dig at SCOTUS decision on abortion law
California Governor Gavin Newsom took a dig at the Supreme Court decision to let the Texas abortion law running. Newsom released a statement saying he plans to propose a gun control law under the abortion law model. He said that if states can bypass Federal courts when enforcing laws then… Continue reading Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom takes a dig at SCOTUS decision on abortion law
Over 80 confirmed dead as rescuers make way through destroyed towns
Over 80 people have been confirmed dead by the 30 overnight tornadoes that hit six states on Saturday. Dozens are still missing and rescuers are finding it difficult to search for people in entire towns that have been left destroyed. Kentucky, is the the worst affected state in terms of… Continue reading Over 80 confirmed dead as rescuers make way through destroyed towns
Biden promises Federal assistance to tornado-hit states
President Biden has promised Federal aid to tornado-hit states after he was briefed on the overnight destruction caused by the raging tornadoes. His promise comes hours after Kentucky Gov. Beshear declared a state of emergency, and asked Biden for help while announcing that his Administration is expecting significant loss of… Continue reading Biden promises Federal assistance to tornado-hit states
About 100 people feared dead in Kentucky tornadoes
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has said that about 100 people could be dead because of the overnight tornadoes that hit the state. A state of emergency has been announced in Kentucky as the Governor said that these are the worst tornadoes to ever hit the state. The deaths could be… Continue reading About 100 people feared dead in Kentucky tornadoes
Inflation hits 40-year high
Inflation hits a 40-year high in the US as prices for consumers continue to rise at their fastest yearly rate since 1982. The Consumer Price Index rose by 6.1% along with the costs of rent and food. As inflation continues to rise, Biden’s Socialist Spending Package will face the heat… Continue reading Inflation hits 40-year high
UK court rules in favor of Julian Assange’s extradition
UK High Court rules that Wikileaks founder Julian Assange can be extradited to the US. The decision is seen as a major win for the US which has won its appeal against a January ruling that deemed it unfit for Assange to be extradited because of his mental health. Julian… Continue reading UK court rules in favor of Julian Assange’s extradition