The recent drone attack in the Red Sea area has sparked concerns among U.S., French, and British forces. According to the U.S. military, the Iran-aligned Houthis targeted the bulk carrier Propel Fortune and U.S. destroyers in the region. This attack comes in the wake of a series of similar incidents since November, where the Houthis
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President Joe Biden recently embarked on a tour of battleground states, kicking off his reelection campaign in Pennsylvania. His campaign team is set to spend a significant $30 million on an ad buy as he delves into the U.S. general election campaign. This move comes on the heels of his spirited State of the Union
Hong Kong recently introduced a new draft security bill that includes severe penalties for various offences, such as insurrection, treason, and espionage. The proposed bill outlines that those found guilty of crimes like treason and insurrection could face up to life imprisonment. Additionally, individuals involved in espionage could receive a prison sentence of up to
A devastating attack by Houthi forces resulted in the loss of three lives aboard the Barbados-flagged, Liberian-owned bulk carrier True Confidence in the Gulf of Aden. The attack, which occurred on Wednesday, involved an anti-ship ballistic missile striking the vessel, causing significant damage and leading to several fatalities and injuries among the multinational crew. Among
Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips, from Minnesota, recently announced his decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race and threw his support behind President Joe Biden. This move came after Phillips recognized that he was not the alternative that Americans were seeking. While initially expressing gratitude for the support he received, Phillips ultimately acknowledged that
President Joe Biden is set to launch a new task force aimed at tackling what he deems to be “unfair and illegal” corporate pricing practices. This initiative comes as a response to the disconnect between cooling inflation rates and a robust economy, with consumers not reaping the benefits. The task force will be jointly led
The recently released 1,050-page appropriations package covers funding for six major areas of government, including military and veterans affairs departments, agriculture, commerce, energy and water, transportation, housing, and more. The necessity of these budget bills arose as the funding for these departments was previously set to expire on March 1, prompting Congressional leaders to strike
In a recent interview on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas highlighted the limitations of managing the border solely through President Joe Biden’s executive action. While the White House is considering implementing stricter asylum standards and other policy changes without Congressional approval, Mayorkas emphasized that administrative actions are not a substitute
Donald Trump recently secured a victory in Missouri’s Republican caucuses, further solidifying his delegate lead in the GOP presidential nomination race. His success in the caucuses was expected, as he has shown strength in this type of event in the past. The win in Missouri, along with gains at a party convention in Michigan, has
The recent passing of Angela Chao, the CEO of Foremost Group, has raised suspicions as it is currently under criminal investigation. Angela Chao, who is also the sister-in-law of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, was found dead after her car plunged into a pond on a private ranch in Johnson City, Texas. The Blanco County