While President Joe Biden tries to "Trump proof" his legacy during the last weeks of his term, it is clear that his attempts to solidify a list of alleged achievements will fail. Biden's tenure in office is unlikely to be remembered for its monumental impact. Instead, it will be remembered as a series of economic missteps and a disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan, along with … [Read more...] about Biden’s Desperate Bid to ‘Trump-Proof’ His Legacy Is Set to Crumble
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While NC Residents Shiver in Tents, Biden Commits Billions Abroad
Joe Biden announced on Tuesday that he would give Africa one billion dollars for disasters and "food insecurity." I thought that was absurd, given that people in North Carolina are still living in tents and not receiving the aid or money they need in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. This has been going on since September. What does he do in Africa, when America … [Read more...] about While NC Residents Shiver in Tents, Biden Commits Billions Abroad
Lawmakers Urge Action on Marijuana Legislation Before Biden’s Term Ends
Progressive legislators are calling for President Biden, before the end of his term in January, to take additional measures on federal marijuana laws. In a letter to Biden and Vice-President Harris, Democratic Reps. Barbara Lee and Earl Blumenauer of Oregon and Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and Sens. Elizabeth Warren (Mass. ) Ron Wyden (Oregon), and Elizabeth Warren (Mass.) … [Read more...] about Lawmakers Urge Action on Marijuana Legislation Before Biden’s Term Ends
Ukraine Strikes with U.S.-Backed Missiles, Prompting Predictable Putin Retaliation
Overnight, Ukraine used an ATACMS ballistic tactical missile to attack a Russian weapons depot. Forbes Ukraine and RBC Ukraine reported, citing anonymous sources, that the attack on the Karachev logistic center in Bryansk Oblast marked the first time ATACMS was used on Russian soil. It also took place just a day after Biden allowed US weapons to finally be used in strikes … [Read more...] about Ukraine Strikes with U.S.-Backed Missiles, Prompting Predictable Putin Retaliation
Is Trump’s Team Setting Their Sights on Military Officers Linked to the Afghanistan Withdrawal?
Reports claim that the Trump transition team compiled a list of key military officers involved in Afghanistan withdrawal by 2021. These officers may face court martial, or other punishments. NBC News reported the team is examining if it should convene a special committee to investigate the withdrawal efforts. This includes whether or not the actions of the … [Read more...] about Is Trump’s Team Setting Their Sights on Military Officers Linked to the Afghanistan Withdrawal?