Speaker of the House Mike Johnson called the American court system “corrupt” at a press conference Tuesday across the street from the New York City courthouse where former president Donald Trump is […]
Johnson calls courts ‘corrupt’
Crime-fighting cameras to roll out in Oakland and East Bay
In response to rising crime rates in Oakland and the East Bay, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced a contract to install high-technology surveillance cameras across those areas. The California Highway Patrol […]
Heat broils half of the nation
About 200 million Americans are under a heat advisory or flood warning as record heat takes hold in many areas in the eastern part of the country. According to the Associated Press, […]
Inflation deflates, for now
Is inflation finally deflated ? The Department of Commerce announced Wednesday that the Consumer Price Index rose 0.2 percent in June, the lowest level since March 2021. Overall, it’s up 3 percent […]
Fed raises interest rate again
In its efforts to curb inflation, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised the key interest rate by one-half point. According to the Associated Press, that’s the seventh increase this year but it’s […]
Fed increasing rates again
Continuing its battle to roll back inflation, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced it would increase its benchmark interest rate by three-quarters of a point for the fourth consecutive time. According to […]
Biden pushes abortion rights
If Democrats control Congress after the 2022 mid-term elections, the first bill he will send to Capitol Hill will be a national abortion rights bill, President Joe Biden said on Tuesday. “I […]
Recession fears rock stocks
Fear of a recession rattled central banks and stock markets around the world on Friday as the battle against inflation threatens to turn into an economic downturn. According to The New York […]
Freight rail deal averts strike
An agreement that averted a threatened freight rail strike is being touted as a good development for President Joe Biden and his Democratic Party. The Associated Press reports that Biden pressured labor […]
National abortion ban proposed
A national ban on abortions after 15 weeks was proposed on Tuesday by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina). According to the Associated Press, the proposal was expected to continue to place the […]
