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Former Rep. George Santos pleads guilty in federal wire fraud, ID theft case

New York August 19, 2024

Former Rep. George Santos pleads guilty in federal wire fraud, ID theft case

Embattled former New York Rep. George Santos, a Republican, pleaded guilty Monday to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, just weeks before the federal case was set for trial.

The practical politics of impeachment: What the math says about the House GOP's report on Biden

POLITICS August 19, 2024

The practical politics of impeachment: What the math says about the House GOP's report on Biden

House Republicans released s 292-page report that argues that Biden’s conduct warranted sanctions and impeachment by the House of Representatives and Senate.

Bipartisan lawmakers put UN on notice over 'rampant anti-Israel bias'

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 19, 2024

Bipartisan lawmakers put UN on notice over 'rampant anti-Israel bias'

Reps. Mike Lawler and Jared Moskowitz are spearheading a bill threatening U.S. funding to the United Nations if it moves to restrict Israel's access to the international body.

Military experts suggest Iran may declare itself a nuclear power by year's end

Iran August 18, 2024

Military experts suggest Iran may declare itself a nuclear power by year's end

The move to declare itself a nuclear power would provide Iran protection at certain levels but ultimately does not create invincibility from any attack or reprisals.

'Cowardly and unacceptable': Progressive NYC Dem condemns violent anti-Israel protest

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 16, 2024

'Cowardly and unacceptable': Progressive NYC Dem condemns violent anti-Israel protest

Rep. Adriano Espaillat is condemning a violent protest that took place in the quiet upper Manhattan neighborhood of Hamilton Heights this week.

'Gender-affirming' breast removal surgeries may have been performed on hundreds of young girls since 2017

Children's Health August 16, 2024

'Gender-affirming' breast removal surgeries may have been performed on hundreds of young girls since 2017

Since 2017, hundreds of females age 12-1/2 and younger with gender dysmorphia have had double mastectomies, according to analysis by the Manhattan Institute. Doctors expressed concern.

Experts rip 'triple crown of bad regs' as Biden admin posts gas stove rule it denied was a ban

POLITICS August 15, 2024

Experts rip 'triple crown of bad regs' as Biden admin posts gas stove rule it denied was a ban

The U.S. Department of Energy defended the veracity of a new rule regulating cooktops, as the department has long denied it is trying to "ban" anything.

Germany issues arrest warrant for Ukrainian suspect in connection to Nord Stream pipeline explosion: reports

Ukraine August 15, 2024

Germany issues arrest warrant for Ukrainian suspect in connection to Nord Stream pipeline explosion: reports

German authorities warn that the reports of Ukrainian involvement and responsibility for the Nord Stream 2 pipeline explosions could be part of Russian disinformation.

Law enforcement brace as anti-Israel groups vow to bring tens of thousands of protesters to DNC in Chicago

Politics August 15, 2024

Law enforcement brace as anti-Israel groups vow to bring tens of thousands of protesters to DNC in Chicago

Law enforcement groups are preparing for widespread anti-Israel protests at the Democratic National Convention next week.

US, China standoff over Olympic athlete drug testing prompts new House GOP probe

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 15, 2024

US, China standoff over Olympic athlete drug testing prompts new House GOP probe

A group of House Republicans is probing the global anti-doping agency's handling of cases involving Chinese athletes.