The White House stated on June 12 that the existence of a Chinese spy base in Cuba is not a recent development and dates to the time when President Donald Trump was in office. During a press briefing at the White House, John Kirby, spokesman for the National Security Council, confirmed that the Biden administration…
Biden Administration Confirms Chinese Spy Base in Cuba, Shifts Blame to Trump
Biden ‘Doing Just Fine’ After Unexpected Dental Surgery, White House Says
The White House said that President Joe Biden is “doing just fine” after undergoing a two-day root canal procedure that upended his schedule on June 12. “I can confirm that the procedure has been successfully completed,” Karine Jean-Pierre, White House press secretary, told reporters at a press briefing. “The president is doing just fine, and…
First Lady Jill Biden Takes Center Stage in 2024 Fundraising Efforts
First lady Jill Biden is gearing up to raise funds for President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign, working toward securing a second term for her husband. This year, following her return from a six-day trip abroad, the first lady is embarking on her first solo trip for the 2024 campaign season. She will make a three-day…
McCarthy, Dissidents Aim to Improve How the House Functions
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) will meet with dissenting House Republicans to resolve concerns that erupted in a dissenting vote by 11 GOP members on a procedural issue on June 6. At stake for both McCarthy and the dissenters is the ability of the House to function, especially in exercising one of its core constitutional…
Poll Finds Growing Opposition to Trans Athletes in Women’s Sports
The percentage of Americans opposed to biological males competing in women’s sports has grown over the past two years, according to recent Gallup polling results. Overall, 69 percent of respondents in a May Gallup poll said athletes should only be able to compete according to their birth gender; a seven-point increase since May of 2021…
US Budget Deficit Soars in May After Jump in Spending, Drop in Revenues
The U.S. government’s budget deficit surged in May from the same time a year ago, as federal revenues declined and Medicare spending soared, new Treasury Department data revealed. According to the Monthly Treasury Statement, the May shortfall surged to $240 billion, up from $66 billion a year earlier. The consensus estimate was a $236 billion…
Disruptions at West Coast Ports Continue Amid Labor Negotiations
Continuing labor disruptions at West Coast ports are causing concerns, as peak shipping season begins. Work slowdowns, due ongoing contract negotiations, have particularly affected cargo-processing operations at the two key California major ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. Dockworkers belonging to the International Longshoremen and Warehouse Union (ILWU) have continued to “disrupt operations” at West Coast…
Senator Censured by North Carolina GOP Over Pattern of Siding With Democrats
The North Carolina Republican Party has censured one of the state’s two U.S. senators over his siding with Democrats on key legislation, including a bill that restricts gun ownership. Party delegates on June 10 voted to censure Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) over his votes on bills like the Respect for Marriage Act, which overturned a…
Trump Says He Will Endorse Mark Robinson for North Carolina Governor
Former President Donald Trump on Saturday night expressed his support for Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, a move many delegates expect will cement Robinson’s place as the front-runner in a competitive GOP primary and propel him to the governor’s office. “I’m going to endorse Mark,” Trump said at a GOP event in Greensboro, North Carolina, during…
House Rules Committee Meets on Bills Related to ATF and Separation of Powers Restoration Act
The House Committee on Rules meets at 4:00 p.m. ET on June 12 to discuss: H.J. Res. 44 – Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives relating to “Factoring Criteria for…
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