The head of the Wagner Group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, has sharply rebuked leaders in Moscow on May 23 saying Russia’s 15-month-long invasion of Ukraine had failed to achieve its primary aims. A private military company with close ties to the Kremlin, the Wagner Group has led much of the fighting in Ukraine, especially in the eastern…
Wagner Boss Excoriates Moscow, Says Ukraine Invasion Fell Short of Objectives
Comer to Hold Wray in Contempt if FBI Won’t Produce Documents Alleging Biden Criminal Activity
House Republicans threatened to hold FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress if he does not produce documents related to an alleged bribery scheme involving then-Vice President Joe Biden. The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability said on May 25 that it would initiate contempt of Congress proceedings if the FBI didn’t produce FD-1023…
Comer to Hold Wray in Contempt if FBI Won’t Produce Document Alleging Biden Criminal Activity
House Republicans threatened to hold FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress if he does not produce documents related to an alleged bribery scheme involving then-Vice President Joe Biden. The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability said on May 25 that it would initiate contempt of Congress proceedings if the FBI didn’t produce FD-1023…
Biden Administration Unveils First-Ever National Strategy to Combat Antisemitism
The Biden administration on May 25 released a national strategy to counter antisemitism, describing the plan as the “most ambitious and comprehensive U.S. government-led effort to fight antisemitism in American history.” The administration announced 100 new actions (pdf) and over 100 calls to action to combat antisemitism, including new actions on college campuses and online…
F-16 Fighters for Ukraine Unlikely to Turn Tide of Battle, Say Experts
Since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine 15 months ago, the West, with the United States at the lead, has provided Kyiv with increasingly sophisticated—and costly—weapons. First, it was HIMARS rocket launchers, then advanced battle tanks and, most recently, American-made Patriot air-defense systems. Each time, the new weapons were touted as “game-changers,” sure to turn…
Presidential Candidate DeSantis Identifies China as America’s ‘Foremost Geopolitical Threat’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said on May 24 that he would deal with China as the United States’ “foremost geopolitical threat” if he were elected as the 47th president of the United States. In an interview with Fox News not long after announcing his presidential candidacy on Twitter, DeSantis emphasized the need to recognize China…
House Votes to Overturn Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program
The House voted to pass the Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn the Biden administration’s student loan transfer program by a vote of 218 to 203 on May 24. The resolution passed with two Democrats joining 216 Republicans in favor of the measure. The one-time student loan forgiveness program by the Biden administration faced a…
Biden Administration’s Proposed Gas Stove Regulation May Violate Law, Expert Testifies
Expert testimony before a House committee outlined flaws in the Biden administration’s gas stove tests and the potential illegality of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) upcoming rules for the appliances. The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability held a hearing to examine the administration’s “regulatory assault on Americans’ gas stoves.” During the hearing, witnesses Matthew…
Rep. Ralph Norman Warns of Ticking Time Bomb as Interest Burden Grows
During Wednesday’s “Reigniting American Growth and Prosperity Series: Removing the Burdens of Government Overreach” hearing, Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) expressed reservations about President Joe Biden’s policy and fiscal responsibility, insisting the mounting interest burden facing the nation is a ticking time bomb. “We’ve got $660 billion in interest alone. That’s going to surpass our military…
Buttigieg Says Transportation Department Working to Avert Summer Travel Disruptions Amid Demand Surge
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg held a news conference on May 23 highlighting the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) proactive measures to address travel concerns as the summer season travel commences. The news conference highlighted statistics indicating that air travel is reaching pre-pandemic levels and high volumes are expected. “The FAA [Federal Aviation Administration] is projecting more…
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