In the wake of Twitter labelling the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) as a “government-funded media” organization on April 16, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau criticized the Conservative Party, saying that it has repeatedly attacked the public broadcaster. “I think it says a lot about the Conservative Party of Canada. They’re choosing to constantly attack independent media…
Trudeau Criticizes Tories for ‘Attack’ on CBC Following Twitter Label as ‘Government-Funded Media’
IMF Director Urges ‘Cool-Headedness’ Amid Growing Global ‘Fragmentation’
April 17, 2023
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During last week’s Spring Meetings, Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), expressed concerns about “fragmentation”—the global economy splintering into rival trading blocs—warning that it could worsen the global inflation crisis. The IMF chief attributed this risk to a combination of factors, including the ongoing war in Ukraine and flaws in the…
Sen. Tim Scott Vows to Sign ‘Most Conservative, Pro-Life Bill’ if Elected President
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) promised, if he were elected president, he would support the “most conservative, pro-life legislation” that Congress sends him. Scott made his comments during an April 14 interview with NBC News, just days after he announced he was exploring the possibility of running for the nation’s high office. “If I were president…
US Could Already Be in Recession, Investment Adviser Warns
In an interview with the Epoch Times, adviser for SitkaPacific Capital Management Mike “Mish” Shedlock warned that the possibility of a recession may have already arrived, as indicators show that the U.S. economy is “flirting with recession right now.” The warning comes days after Federal Reserve meeting minutes revealed that central bank officials anticipate a…
With Spring Offensive in Doubt, Ukrainian Forces Yield Ground in Bakhmut
Ukrainian forces are pulling back from parts of the flashpoint city of Bakhmut amid indications that Kyiv’s planned spring offensive may fail to materialize–at least in the short term. Located in the eastern Donetsk region, Bakhmut (Artyomovsk in Russian) has remained the scene of fierce ground fighting for the past several months. According to an…
Biden Appoints Lady Gaga to the Arts and Humanities Advisory Committee
President Joe Biden announced Lady Gaga and producer Bruce Cohen as co-chairs of the newly revived President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities (PCAH) on March 13. PCAH is a panel of artists, museum professionals, academics, and philanthropists that functions as the Executive Branch’s advisory board on cultural issues. According to the White House press…
Head of German Central Bank Sees No Recession on Horizon for Europe
Deutsche Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said he does not believe the European Union will experience a recession in 2023, arguing that the latter half of the year is showing promising signs of recovery. Speaking at the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group on Thursday, the central banker highlighted…
Senate Republican Leader McConnell to Return to Capitol After 5-Week Absence
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) announced on April 13 that he will return to the Capitol on April 17 after suffering a concussion at a private dinner in early March. McConnell said in a social media post that he would be present when the Senate returned from its two-week April recess. “I am looking…
US Slaps 120 Russia-Linked Firms and Individuals With Fresh Sanctions
Washington has enacted a wide-ranging package of fresh economic sanctions that target more than 120 Russia-linked companies and individuals—several of them in third countries. “The United States will continue to take action against Russia and those supporting its war in Ukraine,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement on April 12. According to…
US Slaps 120 Russia-Linked Firms, Individuals With Fresh Sanctions
The United States has enacted a wide-ranging package of fresh economic sanctions against more than 120 Russia-linked companies and individuals—several of them in third countries. “The United States will continue to take action against Russia and those supporting its war in Ukraine,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement on April 12. Blinken…
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