Russia said Friday that the issue of Iran's nuclear program should be settled politically and diplomatically. It urged restraint from all parties. After President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iran without an agreement between Washington and Tehran over its nuclear program, Moscow offered to mediate the dispute. "We believe that the problem of the Iranian nuclear … [Read more...] about Russia Makes Urgent Plea as Iran’s Nuclear Program Pushes World to the Brink
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Bombshell: New Leaks Expose Biden White House’s Tight Grip on Press Access
In some ways, it was refreshing to see former Biden-Harris officials admit some uncomfortable truths after the event. However, in others, they were irritated because they could (and should) have spoken out at the time. Michael LaRosa was one of them. He worked as Jill Biden’s traveling press secretary for Joe Biden’s presidential campaign in 2020. LaRosa was appointed First … [Read more...] about Bombshell: New Leaks Expose Biden White House’s Tight Grip on Press Access
CIA Chief Denies US-Venezuela War Claims—But Is That the Full Story?
CIA Director John Ratcliffe said on Wednesday that his agency has "no current assessment" of the United States being at war with Venezuela. This was after President Donald Trump invoked a law that allows the president to deport gangs during wartime. The White House invoked a section of the Alien and Sedition Act that was passed in 1798, which grants additional authority to … [Read more...] about CIA Chief Denies US-Venezuela War Claims—But Is That the Full Story?
Billions in COVID Relief Pulled from Local Health Agencies—What It Means for Public Health
Federal health officials announced Tuesday that they will be reclaiming $11.4 billion of COVID-19 funds from state and local health departments, as well as other health organizations across the country. The Department of Health and Human Services released a statement saying that the COVID-19 Pandemic was over. HHS would no longer waste taxpayer money responding to a … [Read more...] about Billions in COVID Relief Pulled from Local Health Agencies—What It Means for Public Health
Obama Renews Call to Expand ObamaCare Amid Current National Challenges
Former president Barack Obama has said that in the future, his landmark legislation, the Affordable Care Act should be extended. He argued that it should be viewed as a first step to better healthcare. "We're not finished yet," Obama said in a video promoting the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago next year. "I've always said that the ACA is like a starter … [Read more...] about Obama Renews Call to Expand ObamaCare Amid Current National Challenges