Category: Politics

Republicans Call Political Foul on Trump Jan. 6 Probe as Democrats Praise Move

Republicans are calling a political foul after President Donald Trump reported that the Department of Justice (DOJ) is probing him as part of its Jan. 6 investigation, while Democrats lauded the move. Mr. Trump said the Sunday letter from special counsel Jack Smith gave him four days to report to a grand jury. In a…


Experts Warn Renewable Energy Creates ‘New Opportunities’ for Chinese Grid Attacks

America’s increasing reliance on intermittent power sources and batteries is creating novel risks, according to grid specialists who testified before Congress on July 18. Many of the greatest among them emanate from a key geopolitical rival, China. That’s partly because the new technologies frequently use inverters. When solar panels, wind turbines, and battery systems generate…


Judge Set to Issue Trial Date in Trump’s Classified-Records Case

A federal judge soon must make at least two key decisions that will set the stage for the historic Florida classified documents case against former President Donald Trump and his aide. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon held her first pretrial hearing in the case on July 18 in Fort Pierce, Florida. After listening to lawyers’…


5,000 Veterans Back Sen. Tuberville’s Hold on Pentagon Nominees – Other Vets Run Attack Ad on GOP Senator

Veterans of the U.S. military are divided over a decision by Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) to block the rapid processing of military promotions and nominations. One group of 5,000 veterans has come out in support of Mr. Tuberville, while another veterans group has launched an ad campaign in the senator’s home state, accusing him of…


INFOGRAPHIC: Timeline of Biden’s Path to Student Loan Debt Cancellation


House Passes Resolution Affirming Support for Israel, Denouncing Antisemitism

The House of Representatives passed a resolution on July 18 affirming Congress stands with Israel and condemns antisemitism. The resolution, introduced by Rep. August Pfluger (R-Texas), passed 412-9-1. Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), Delia Ramirez (D-Ill.), Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.), Summer Lee (D-Pa.), Andre Carson (D-Ind.), Cori Bush (D-Mo.), and Ayanna…


New Democrat Coalition Releases Economic Agenda to Ease ‘Burdens on American People’

The New Democrat Coalition, the second-largest congressional Democrat caucus, released its economic agenda on July 18. The coalition, composed of liberal and centrist Democrats who take a pro-business and moderate stance on economics, released the text of a new plan that they said would “[outline] the next steps necessary to further ease the economic burdens…


New Democrat Coalition Releases Its Economic Agenda to Ease ‘Burdens on American People’

The New Democrat Coalition, the second-largest congressional Democrat caucus, released its economic agenda on July 18. The coalition, composed of liberal and centrist Democrats who take a pro-business and moderate stance on economics, released the text of a new plan that they said would “[outline] the next steps necessary to further ease the economic burdens…


Michigan AG Charges Sixteen Trump 2020 Electors

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced charges against 16 people who signed certificates claiming that President Donald Trump won Michigan in the 2020 election. Each of the 16 individuals faces multiple felony charges that in total carry a maximum penalty of 85 years in prison, in what Nessel’s office said was a “false electors…


Michigan AG Brings Felony Charges Against 16 ‘False Electors’ In 2020 Presidential Election

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced charges against 16 people who signed certificates claiming that President Donald Trump won Michigan in the 2020 election. Each of the 16 individuals faces multiple felony charges that in total carry a maximum penalty of 85 years in prison, in what Nessel’s office said was a “false electors…