Jack Smith Resigns as Special Counsel Amid Legal Battle Over His Final Report
Special Counsel Jack Smith has officially resigned from the Department of Justice (DOJ) as of Friday, marking the end of his tenure that oversaw investigations into former President Donald Trump. Smith’s resignation was disclosed in a recent court filing, as the DOJ faces a legal standoff concerning the release of Smith’s comprehensive report on Trump’s […]
Biden to Permanently Ban New Offshore Drilling in Some U.S. Coastal Waters
President Joe Biden is preparing to issue a decree that would permanently ban new offshore oil and gas development in select U.S. coastal waters, solidifying protections for environmentally sensitive marine areas during the final weeks of his presidency. The executive order, expected to be announced within days, would block the sale of new drilling rights […]
Trump’s Support for H-1B Visa Program Offers Boost to Tech Giants Like Amazon and Google
Donald Trump’s unexpected endorsement of the H-1B visa program has drawn attention, signaling potential advantages for companies like Amazon.com and Alphabet’s Google, both of which are prominent employers of foreign workers under the program. The remarks, made during an interview with the New York Post, have caused a stir online, as they appear to contrast […]
Senator John Thune Elected New Republican Leader in U.S. Senate
In a closely contested Republican leadership election, Senate Minority Whip John Thune will become the new Republican Senate Leader and majority leader in the upper chamber of Congress, starting in January. He will succeed Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., who has held the post for a record-breaking tenure, becoming the longest-serving party leader in […]
CBS Moderators Mute Vance and Walz Mics During Vice Presidential Debate Following Fact-Check Dispute
During Tuesday night’s vice presidential debate, CBS moderators cut the microphones of Senator JD Vance (R-Ohio) and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) following a heated exchange initiated by a fact check from moderator Margaret Brennan. The fact-checking moment arose after Vance commented on immigration issues in Springfield, Ohio, prompting Brennan to note that the city […]
Governor Tim Walz Clarifies Previous Statements on His Presence in Hong Kong During 1989 Protests
During the recent vice presidential debate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz acknowledged a misstatement concerning his whereabouts during the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests. Walz clarified his previous claims that he had been in Hong Kong in the spring of 1989, amidst the pro-democracy demonstrations in China. He admitted to misspeaking about the specific timing of his […]