Month: February 2022

Ukraine Citizens Told to ‘Make Molotov Cocktails’ Against Russian Tanks in Kyiv Streets

Residents in Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, were told to “make Molotov cocktails” on Friday as they hid in makeshift shelters and subway stations, awaiting a Russian assault. “Make Molotov cocktails, neutralize the occupier!” the Defense Ministry wrote on Twitter, while local authorities told people in the northwestern Obolon to stay off the streets due to “active hostilities”…


Beijing, Moscow, and Tehran Coordinate the Destruction of Democracy

News Analysis As deadly missiles rain upon Ukraine from a fateful and ill-conceived decision by Vladimir Putin to invade, one prominent country stands with the Russian dictator: China. Having just signed a wide-ranging strategic agreement with Putin on Feb. 4, Xi Jinping is effectively joining a Moscow pact against the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)….


Rep. Kustoff Criticizes Biden Administration on Inflation

Rep. David Kustoff (R-Tenn.) had harsh words for President Joe Biden and his administration in an interview with NTD’s Capitol Report program on Tuesday, attacking the president for promoting policies that would exacerbate the inflation nightmare afflicting the U.S. economy. When asked about rising inflation, Kustoff was outspoken about the challenges inflation has caused for middle…


CPAC Crowd Applauds Being “Awake, not Woke” in Orlando

For nearly 12 hours, lovers of all things conservative cheered their way through speeches and panel discussions Feb. 24 at the sprawling Rosen Shingle Creek resort in Orlando.  They wrapped up a day of applauding fiery monologues at the Conservative Political Action Conference, better known as CPAC, by nibbling finger foods at the event’s official…


Russian Invasion of Ukraine Is a Boon for the Chinese Regime

News Analysis Ukrainians awoke to the sound of shelling on Feb. 24, as the long-dreaded moment had arrived. Russia had invaded Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recognition of two breakaway Ukrainian republics and subsequent invasion of Ukraine has prompted the United States and Europe to bring sanctions, including shutting down the Nord Stream 2 gas…


Documents Show Trudeau Warned of Issued Linked to ‘Build Back Better’ Pledge

OTTAWA—Newly released documents show Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was given warnings about the complexity of plans to “build back better” from the pandemic that could lead to economic uncertainty. The idea of strengthening economic shortfalls unearthed by the pandemic has become a rallying cry for Canada and many of its allies, such as the United…


The Industry Behind America’s Money Problems

Commentary In their glorious magnanimity, Bank of America has announced it’s cutting its overdraft fees. Now when you stretch past your means, you’ll no longer be penalized $35 … but only $10. (Of course, that doesn’t start until May.) More banks are expected to follow this trend. It’s no small act of generosity on their…


Biden Nominates Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court

President Joe Biden has nominated U.S. Circuit Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. Biden, a Democrat, announced the nomination on Feb. 25. If confirmed, Jackson will fill a seat that is set to be vacated by Justice Stephen Breyer. Jackson, 51, was confirmed by the Senate in June 2021 to the post she now…


Biden Nominates Kentanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court

President Joe Biden has nominated U.S. Circuit Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. Biden, a Democrat, announced the nomination on Feb. 25. If confirmed, Jackson will fill a seat that is set to be vacated by Justice Stephen Breyer. Jackson, 51, was confirmed by the Senate in June 2021 to the post she now…


Zelensky: I Am ‘Target Number One,’ My Family is ‘Number Two’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday morning addressed his country and said he is “target number one” and his family is “target number two” for Russian troops, while later saying that the Biden administration is “watching from a distance” as the invasion unfolds. “I know that a lot of misinformation and rumors are being spread…