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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…


2 IRS Whistleblowers Set to Testify Before Oversight Committee in Biden Family Probe

The House Oversight Committee on Tuesday released a timeline in the investigation into the Biden family—documenting the Biden family’s alleged influence-peddling dating back to the Obama administration. Trying to ease tensions, President Joe Biden sat down with Israeli President Isaac Herzog—also inviting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a visit. What’s in store for the U.S.-Israel…


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…


Hollywood Strikers Should Blame Themselves for High Cost of California Living

Commentary Hollywood actors and screenwriters are striking because—they say—their pay is too low. But the flip side is it’s too expensive living in Southern California. But whose fault is that? Who backs policies making California the most expensive state in the country? Who insists on high taxes on businesses and residents? And remember, the more…


CBS New York Meteorologist Elise Finch Dies at 51

Elise Finch, an Emmy-award-winning CBS New York meteorologist, has died aged 51, the station announced Sunday. Ms. Finch died at a local hospital and her cause of death has yet to be determined, CBS News said in a statement expressing their “profound sadness” at the news. “Elise was on the air with us just this…


California to Spend $150 Million to Electrify School Buses

California is spending $150 million this upcoming school year to help schools transition gas-fueled school buses to those that are electric. The endeavor is a part of the governor’s plan to achieve net-zero carbon pollution by 2045. Funding for the new vehicles will come from the California Climate Commitment, a multi-billion-dollar investment that began last year in climate initiatives that include $10 billion in consumer incentives to switch…


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…


Taco John’s Frees up ‘Taco Tuesday’, Ends Trademark Battle With Irvine-Based Taco Bell

LOS ANGELES—Fast food chain Taco John’s announced July 18 it has dropped its dispute with Irvine-based Taco Bell over the phrase “Taco Tuesday” and abandoned its trademark. The phrase had been a registered trademark of Taco John’s for 34 years, but in May, Taco Bell filed a petition with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office…