Capitol insurrection: Oath Keeper who broke into Capitol to plead guilty in related charges
Jul 21, 2021 09:17 am UTC| Politics
Hundreds of people who have been identified as participants in the Capitol insurrection last January 6 have already been arrested, with many awaiting trial. One member of the right-wing militia group Oath Keepers is set to...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs $12 billion bill to address homelessness in state
Jul 21, 2021 09:00 am UTC| Politics
Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a massive proposal to target homelessness in the state. Newsom signed a $12 billion allocation to help California residents who are at risk of losing their homes or are...
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...
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects