Tag: Executive Branch

IN-DEPTH: Court Order Halts Government-Instigated Censorship by Big Tech

On July 4, 11 federal agencies and dozens of their officials were legally blocked from further interaction with more than 20 social media companies about the censoring of information deemed by the government as misinformation. Communication about criminal activity, national security threats, attempted foreign influence, cyberattacks, illegal campaign contributions, and voter suppression are exempt from…


Yellen Says Direct Communication Can Resolve US-China Trade Woes

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Saturday called on the Chinese regime to communicate “directly” if there are concerns about specific economic practices, reiterating the importance of communication amid a “complicated global economic outlook.” Ms. Yellen’s remarks were delivered during a meeting with China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng, a long-time ally of Chinese leader Xi…


Biden Faces Strong Opposition From His Own Party on Cluster Munitions

The decision of the Biden administration, following several months of internal debate, to include cluster munitions as part of its new $800 million aid package to Ukraine is opposed by members of his own party in Congress, who otherwise are allies of the administration’s support of the nation in its war with Russia. Congressional Democrats…


US, NATO Allies to Tackle Unprecedented Security Challenges at Crucial Summit Next Week

President Joe Biden will attend the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit next week as the military alliance faces the most pressing challenges since the end of the Cold War, including mounting security threats from Russia and China. The summit, scheduled for July 11–12 in the capital of Lithuania, Vilnius, will bring together heads of…


Biden Delivers Remarks on Costs for Health

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the costs of health for Americans at 3:30 p.m. ET on July 7. …


DOJ Reveals How Much Jack Smith’s Special Counsel Probe Is Costing Taxpayers

Special counsel Jack Smith’s wide-ranging investigation into former President Donald Trump has cost taxpayers over $9 million since he was appointed last year, according to a newly released government report on Friday. His team has incurred some $5.4 million in rent, personnel, and other costs, while another $3.8 million in “component expenses” was also incurred…


Pentagon Policy Undersecretary Holds a Press Briefing (July 7)

U.S. Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl briefs the news media at the Pentagon at 2:45 p.m. ET on July 7. …


LIVE NOW: Pentagon Policy Undersecretary Holds a Press Briefing (July 7)

U.S. Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl briefs the news media at the Pentagon at 2:45 p.m. ET on July 7. …


Only ‘One of the Family Members’ Could Have Brought Cocaine Inside White House: Former Secret Service

Former secret service agent Dan Bongino is claiming that the only explanation for the presence of cocaine in the White House is that President Joe Biden or his family members brought it inside. The White House is an 18-acre complex surrounded by magnetometers and checkpoints, Mr. Bongino said in a recent Rumble video, adding that…


LIVE 2 PM ET: White House Daily Briefing With National Security Adviser Sullivan

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds the daily briefing with national security adviser Jake Sullivan at 2:00 p.m. ET on July 7. …