A proposal to create an independent commission to investigate the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol was blocked Friday as Democrats could not muster enough votes to stop a filibuster. Republican […]
Jan. 6 commission plan blocked
9 deaths in San Jose shooting
SECOND UPDATE: The count of the number of people dead in the mass shooting at a San Jose rail yard has risen to nine. Authorities have revealed new information about the […]
Biden’s two historic meetings
President Joe Biden took part in one historic meeting on Tuesday and will participate in another in June. According to the Associated Press, Biden met with the family of George Floyd at […]
Belarus hit for mid-air arrest
Most Americans think that a “White Russian” is a drink made with vodka and a coffee and crème liqueur. It’s also a traditional and archaic term for the people of what’s now […]
Can Biden, GOP bridge the gap?
Bipartisanship is proving to be difficult as President Joe Biden and Republican Senate leaders wrangle over a proposed $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan. After a meeting Friday with White House staff, the two […]
Cease-fire in Gaza-Israeli war
The “Eleven-Day War” between the Israeli military and Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip has come to a close. According to the Associated Press, the two sides on Thursday agreed to a […]
House OKs Jan. 6 commission
The creation of an independent commission to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S Capitol building was approved by the House of Representatives Wednesday and heads to the Senate for consideration. […]
Hamas-Israel clash still raging
The ongoing clash between Israel and Hamas in a Palestinian enclave continues into its ninth day, as the two warring sides exchanged rocket fire and aerial bombing. According to The New York […]
Conflict in Gaza still rages on
As the battles raged between Israel and the militant Hamas group, President Joe Biden on Monday called on the leaders of both sides to agree to a cease-fire. According to the Associated Press, […]
Hamas, Israel continue to fight
Violence between Israel and Hamas has spilled over into the West Bank area, as mostly young demonstrators battled Israeli forces. According to the Associated Press, soldiers have shot and killed at least […]
