Tag: Politics

Biden, First Lady Discuss Workforce Training in North Carolina

President Joe Biden and the first lady discuss how career-connected learning and workforce training programs are preparing students for good-paying jobs in North Carolina at 1:30 p.m. ET on June 9. …


US Announces $2.1 Billion More Military Assistance for Ukraine

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Defense announced an additional $2.1 billion in security assistance for Ukraine on Friday, including air defense and ammunition capabilities. The package includes additional munitions for Patriot air defense systems, Raytheon HAWK air defense systems and missiles, 105mm and 203mm artillery rounds, small AeroVironment drones that can be launched by hand, laser-guided…


Pentagon Defends ‘Long-Standing Policy’ Decision to Cancel Drag Shows on Military Base

The Department of Defense (DOD) on June 8 confirmed its disapproval of hosting drag show events at U.S. military installations after Democrats urged to rethink the restriction. Brig. Gen. Patrick S. Ryder, the press secretary for the department, told reporters that the ban on drag performance events was a “long-standing policy.” “DOD will not host…


Lawmaker Calls Out Shein for Lobbying to Clear Its Name of Forced Labor Allegations

A senator is sounding the alarm about China’s fashion retailer Shein, alleging it is using forced labor in its clothing supply chains and is lobbying to dismiss the claim. “I write to make you aware of actions by Shein, an apparel company founded in China that profits from Uyghur slave labor. Shein is hiring D.C….


Trump Announces Legal Team Shakeup After DOJ Indictment

Former President Donald Trump on Friday said he would be changing members of the legal team representing him in the federal case over whether he mishandled classified materials, soon after he announced he would be indicted by the Department of Justice. Trump will be represented by Todd Blanche and a law firm “to be named…


DeSantis Campaign Uses AI Deepfakes in Attack Ad Against Trump, Prompting Backlash

Florida’s Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and his 2024 presidential campaign have come under criticism for using fake images generated with artificial intelligence (AI) depicting former President Donald Trump with Dr. Anthony Fauci. A Twitter account called DeSantis War Room shared a video showing several images of Trump and Fauci, three of which depicted Trump hugging and…


Montana AG Suing Legal Fund Amid Claims It Mismanaged Taxpayer Funds, Advanced Left-Wing Causes

Republican Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen filed a lawsuit on Thursday against a nonprofit organization of state prosecutors following allegations the organization has been mismanaging public funds. Knudsen’s lawsuit (pdf), filed in Montana district court, targets the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG). NAAG is funded through taxpayer dollars paid by member states and the…


Biden Admin to Appoint Anti-Book Ban Coordinator as Part of LGBT Push

The Biden administration unveiled a series of measures on June 8 to address the rights of the LGBTQ community, including taking action on book bans by appointing a coordinator to work with schools. The as-yet-unnamed Education Department coordinator will work to inform school districts that prohibiting books could violate federal law, among other issues. “The…


Trump Can Run for President While Being Indicted: Here’s the Main Reason Why

Former President Donald Trump can still continue to run for president in 2024 after he announced that he’s being federally indicted on charges relating to whether he mishandled classified records, according to legal experts. After Trump was charged by the Manhattan District Attorney’s office earlier this year in a separate case, some noted that the…


Surgeon General Backs ‘Digital Warning Label’ for Social Media Platforms

Recent statements from the U.S. Surgeon General suggest that social media websites could be regulated in the same way as cigarette packaging, vape cartridges, and alcohol bottles. Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and other social media platforms face growing criticism from politicians and health officials over the mounting mental wellness issues being blamed on exposure to…