The government shutdown – longest in U.S. history – is one step closer to being over as the Senate voted 60-40 on Monday to approve the bill to provide financing to reopen […]
U.S. Senate approves a bill to end government shutdown
Soldiers guarding ICE agents
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are being protected by California National Guard troops in an expansion of their duties. The Associated Press is reporting that CNG soldiers are standing guard around ICE […]
Gaza cease-fire talks ended
Negotiations for a cease-fire in Gaza have ended, opening up the prospect for a renewed offensive by Israeli forces. Hamas officials said Sunday that the talks have ended without resolution. A “powerful […]
Federal judge backs refusal to help host same-sex weddings
The owner of an apple orchard that refused to help host wedding ceremonies for same-sex couples has won a federal court decision. United Press International reports that Federal District Judge Paul Lewis […]
Marriage bill passes the House
A bill that protects same-sex and interracial marriages passed the House of Representatives on Thursday and is headed to President Joe Biden’s desk for his signature. The bill was approved on a […]
High court mulls artist’s stand on same-sex wedding work
Should a graphic artist refuse to design wedding websites for couples who happen to be same-sex? The U.S. Supreme County grappled with that issue on Monday in which – according to the […]
Oath Keeper leader found guilty
The founder and leader of the extreme right-wing Oath Keepers group Stewart Rhodes was convicted on Tuesday of seditious conspiracy for his role in a plot to prevent the certification of the […]
Republicans win the House
Republicans have won control of the U.S. House of Representatives. With all races decided, members of the GOP will have 218 seats to 210 for the Democrats, a relatively narrow edge. Republican […]
Putin threatens escalation
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said his country’s goal in invading Ukraine was only taking control of Donbas region in the east, where most people speak Russian. But, The New York […]
