Kevin McCarthy nominates five GOP Reps. for 1/6 select committee
Jul 21, 2021 08:36 am UTC| Politics
In the 13-member panel, eight Representatives have already been named, including Liz Cheney as the sole GOP Rep. appointed by Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. With the panel set to hold its first hearing for the...
Nancy Pelosi urged to veto Kevin McCarthy's selection of Jim Jordan for 1/6 select committee
Jul 21, 2021 08:19 am UTC| Politics
Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi already has most of the lineup of the 13-member panel that will be examining the January 6 riots at the Capitol. Following the reports that House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy nominating...
Joe Biden orders review of remittances to Cuba amidst ongoing protests
Jul 21, 2021 07:58 am UTC| Politics
In light of the recent protests in Cuba, US President Joe Bidens administration is looking for ways to provide assistance to the Cuban people. This week, Biden has ordered a review of remittances to Cuba. A senior Biden...
Joe Biden joins Disney's Hall of Presidents
Jul 21, 2021 07:18 am UTC| Politics
US President Joe Biden took office back in January, and like his predecessors, he will also be joining them in one of Disneys long-running attractions. Biden will be joining Disneys Hall of Presidents next month. The...
South China Sea: Philippine coast guards claim challenging Chinese ship entering territorial waters
Jul 21, 2021 07:04 am UTC| Politics
Tensions remain high surrounding the South China Sea with the surrounding countries including the US closely monitoring signs of aggression from Chinese forces. This week, the Philippine Coast Guards have claimed that they...
Jul 20, 2021 10:03 am UTC| Politics
Recent books about the presidency of former President Donald Trump have revealed that Gen. Mark Milley feared Trump would attempt a coup to stay in power after losing the election. Another excerpt from an upcoming book...
Capitol riots: New book reveals Mike Pence refused to leave Capitol during insurrection
Jul 20, 2021 09:38 am UTC| Politics
Following the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol, it is widely believed that there is now a rift between former vice president Mike Pence and former President Donald Trump. A new book revealed that Pence refused to...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects