Iran’s president has vowed to completely destroy Israel, should it proceed with even the ‘tiniest invasion’ of its country. President Ebrahim Raisi spoke Wednesday at an annual army parade warning…
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Watchdog group sues Biden admin for docs related to menthol cigarette crackdown
A government watchdog group is suing the Biden administration over documents it has sought via information request related to proposed regulations targeting menthol cigarettes. Protect the Public’s Trust (PPT) filed…
Israeli artist, curators refuse to open exhibit until cease-fire, hostage deal is reached
The artist representing Israel at this year’s Venice Biennale in Italy, along with its curators, said Tuesday they will not open the Israeli pavilion until a cease-fire and hostage deal…
Donald Trump wants as much media coverage as possible of his first criminal trial. How surprising is that, given that his campaign says he raised $1.5 million after the trial’s…
White House announces new sanctions on Iran following attack against Israel: ‘The pressure will continue’
White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan released a statement Tuesday announcing that new sanctions will be placed against Iran in the wake of the regime’s attacks against Israel last…
House resolution condemning ‘From the River to the Sea’ chant as antisemitic passes with 44 opposed
The House of Representatives passed a resolution condemning a pro-Palestinian activist chant as antisemitic on Tuesday – but 43 Democrats and one Republican voted against it. A House GOP-led resolution…
Supreme Court wary of obstruction charge used against some Jan 6 riot defendants
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority expressed concern Tuesday over the federal government’s use of an obstruction law to prosecute a Jan. 6 Capitol riot defendant, which could have major implications…
Top Republican demands Biden admin block Iranian foreign minister’s visit to UN: ‘an insult’ to victims
A leading Republican senator is demanding the U.S. cancel the visa reportedly given to Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian to attend a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting this week…
Sen Hawley calls on Energy Secretary Granholm to resign in heated exchange over stock trades
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., called on Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm to resign Tuesday following a heated exchange over her past financial transactions. Hawley’s tense back-and-forth with Granholm came during a…
Trial for ex-FBI informant accused of fabricating Biden bribery story delayed until after 2024 election
The trial for Alexander Smirnov, the ex-FBI informant who has been charged with making false statements related to Joe Biden and Hunter Biden’s business ties in Ukraine, has been delayed…