Tag: White House

Republicans’ Infrastructure Negotiations With White House Hit ‘Roadblock’

Negotiations on a major infrastructure package have hit a snag, Republicans and Democrats said Tuesday. “The negotiations ongoing with the White House on infrastructure hit a significant roadblock,” Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), the Senate Republican Conference chairman, told reporters on Capitol Hill. The bargaining talks “seem to be running into a brick wall,” Senate Majority…


Emails Reveal How Influential Articles That Established COVID-19 Natural Origins Theory Were Formed

News Analysis The two most significant articles promoting the “natural origins” theory for the COVID-19 outbreak originated from scientists who were part of a response team of “experts” brought in by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Medicine (NASEM), in response to a request from a White House official. These influential articles were used extensively…


White House Warns ‘No Company Is Safe’ From Ransomware Attacks

The White House warned business leaders in a Thursday letter about the growing risk of ransomware attacks, while urging them to beef up security. “The threats are serious and they are increasing,” Anne Neuberger, cybersecurity adviser at the National Security Council, said in the letter obtained by media outlets. “All organizations must recognize that no company…


Biden Admin Suspends Oil and Gas Leases in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

The Biden administration on Tuesday suspended oil and gas drilling leases in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ahead of the outcome of an environmental impact review, reversing a policy that former President Donald Trump initiated right before leaving office. President Joe Biden, on his first day in office in January, placed a temporary ban on the…


White House Rebuffs DHS Secretary’s Comments About Possible ‘Vaccine Passports’ for Travelers

The White House on Friday attempted to downplay comments made by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas about a possible vaccine passport system being implemented for travelers coming into and out of the United States. Mayorkas earlier Friday told ABC News that the administration is taking a “very close look” at passport-like systems…


White House Denies Report That Biden Looks Overseas for Electric Vehicle Metals

WASHINGTON—The White House reacted to a media report that stated President Joe Biden, to please environmentalists, is planning to import most of the metals needed for electric vehicle production instead of sourcing from U.S. miners. Reuters reported on May 25 that the United States would source metals from ally countries like Canada, Australia, and Brazil…


Dr. Scott Atlas: Lockdowns Not Only a ‘Heinous Abuse’ of Power, They Also Failed to Protect the Elderly

“Stay-at-home.” “Distance learning.” “Essential travel only.” In the fight against COVID-19, widespread restrictions on human activity became a norm in 2020. But now it’s clear from the data that lockdowns not only had devastating effects on much of society, but they also failed to protect the most vulnerable, says former White House COVID advisor Dr….


Scott Atlas: Lockdowns Not Only ‘Heinous Abuse’ of Power, They Also Failed to Protect the Elderly [Premiering 05/20 at 7pm ET]

“Stay-at-home.” “Distance learning.” “Essential travel only.” In the fight against COVID-19, widespread restrictions on human activity became a norm in 2020. But now it’s clear from the data that lockdowns not only had devastating effects on much of society, but they also failed to protect the most vulnerable, says former White House COVID advisor Dr….


Scott Atlas: Lockdowns Not Only a ‘Heinous Abuse’ of Power, They Also Failed to Protect the Elderly [Premiering 05/20 at 7pm ET]

“Stay-at-home.” “Distance learning.” “Essential travel only.” In the fight against COVID-19, widespread restrictions on human activity became a norm in 2020. But now it’s clear from the data that lockdowns not only had devastating effects on much of society, but they also failed to protect the most vulnerable, says former White House COVID advisor Dr….


Justice Department Launches Review to Expand Access to Justice For Poor, Minorities

Attorney General Merrick Garland on Tuesday announced that the Justice Department (DOJ) is working to revive an effort to support certain disadvantaged communities to combat barriers to accessing justice in America. Garland said that the department will launch a review seeking to address disparities in the criminal justice system and barriers to access the immigration and civil…