Month: June 2023

Stefanik Proposes 15-Week Federal Ban on Abortion

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), chairwoman of the House Republican Conference, says a robust national debate on abortion is vital for moving America forward. Toward that end, she proposes a 15-week federal ban as a minimum limitation on the procedure.  Beyond that, state legislatures would be free to further restrict abortion based on the will of the…


Planned Parenthood CEO Wants Insurance Firms to Fund and Promote Elective Abortions

The CEO of the United States’ largest abortion provider is pushing for insurance companies to fund and become advocates for elective abortions. Alexis McGill Johnson, the CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, wants insurance firms to include abortion without deductibles in their health plans, she said in a recent interview with MedCity News at the…


Ford Reveals His Choice for Mayor in Toronto Election

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has endorsed Mark Saunders for the next mayor of Toronto. Speaking to reporters on June 20, Ford confirmed his support of the former Toronto police chief when asked why he has the candidate’s sign on his front lawn in Etobicoke. “I put Mark’s sign on my lawn, I’m proud to have…


Ford Reveals Who He Will Vote For in Toronto Mayoral Election

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has endorsed Mark Saunders for the next mayor of Toronto. Speaking to reporters on June 20, Ford confirmed his support of the former Toronto police chief when asked why he has the candidate’s sign on his front lawn in Etobicoke. “I put Mark’s sign on my lawn, I’m proud to have…


Republicans Seek to Cut ‘Woke’ Programs Out of Pentagon’s Proposed Budget

House Republicans are expected to support three amendments calling for the Pentagon to audit and eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training programs when the House Armed Services Committee convenes June 21 to begin vetting the proposed $874.2 billion fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (FY24 NDAA). Rep. Mark Alford (R-Mo.) revealed on Fox…


Canadian Military Members Killed in Helicopter Crash Northwest of Ottawa, Says Trudeau

Without specifying the number of casualties, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that members of the Royal Canadian Air Force were killed on June 20 in a helicopter crash near a town northwest of Ottawa. Initial reports from the Department of National Defence (DND) said the crash left two military members injured and another two missing. Speaking to reporters…


South Korean Lawmakers Call for Expulsion of Chinese Ambassador Over Comments

Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Xing Haiming sparked controversy after indirectly criticizing Seoul for siding with Washington instead of Beijing. The incident has led to calls for his expulsion from the country. In a June 8 meeting with Lee Jae-Myung, head of the largest opposition party, the Democratic Party of Korea, Xing said: “Some people bet…


House Lawmakers Discuss Latest Biden Documents and Durham Report

House lawmakers hold a media availability at 4:30 p.m. ET on June 20 to discuss the latest on Biden documents and the Durham report. …


LIVE NOW: House Lawmakers Discuss Latest Biden Documents and Durham Report

House lawmakers hold a media availability at 4:30 p.m. ET on June 20 to discuss the latest on Biden documents and the Durham report. …


LIVE 4:30 PM ET: House Lawmakers Discuss Latest Biden Documents and Durham Report

House lawmakers hold a media availability at 4:30 p.m. ET on June 20 to discuss the latest on Biden documents and the Durham report. …