Month: July 2020
Rep. Gohmert tests positive for coronavirus, cancels Trump trip
The 66-year-old Texas Republican was screened for the virus at the White House on Wednesday morning. Gohmert had gone there because he was planning to fly to Texas with President Donald Trump aboard Air Force One.
Read MoreLawmakers argue that big tech stands to benefit from the pandemic and must be regulated
In his opening statements, the chairman of Wednesday’s historic tech hearing argued that regulating tech’s most dominant players is vital in the midst of the ongoing pandemic that has driven even more of American life online. “Prior to the COVID-19
Read MoreTexas Republican Rep. Gohmert Tests Positive For COVID-19 After Rebuffing Masks
Texas Republican Rep. Louie Gohmert has tested positive for the coronavirus illness. Gohmert has often rejected taking precautions for the illness. (Image credit: Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Read MoreRussian prosecutors demand nearly 10 years’ jail for US ex-marine
Russian prosecutors on Wednesday asked for a sentence of nearly 10 years in a penal colony for a former US marine accused of attacking police officers. Trevor Reed, a 28-year-old student and former Marine from Texas, allegedly attacked police while
Read MoreU.S. to Shift 12,000 Troops Out of Germany in Plan ‘Accelerated’ by Trump’s Orders
(WASHINGTON) — Spurred on by President Donald Trump’s demand to pull troops out of Germany, the U.S. will bring about 6,400 forces home and shift about 5,600 to other countries in Europe, U.S. defense leaders said Wednesday, detailing a Pentagon
Read MoreOregon Gov. Says Federal Officers Will Begin Phased Withdrawal From Portland
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown called the federal agents sent to Portland acted as “an occupying force & brought violence.” Brown says federal officers will leave starting Thursday. (Image credit: Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)
Read MoreHomeland Security and Oregon reach deal to begin withdrawing federal agents from Portland – CNN
Homeland Security and Oregon reach deal to begin withdrawing federal agents from Portland CNN Federal agents to begin leaving Portland’s downtown: DHS, Oregon governor Fox News Fact Checking the Portland Protests: How Violent Are They? The New York Times When Black Lives Matter
Read MoreTwitter bans rapper Wiley permanently over anti-Semitism
Twitter on Wednesday permanently suspended the account of a high-profile British rapper and apologised for its initially slow response to his series of anti-Semitic messages posted last week. The social media giant, along with photo-sharing site Instagram, on Friday banned
Read MorePolls shows dead even race in Georgia between Trump, Biden; GOP leads Senate races – Fox News
Polls shows dead even race in Georgia between Trump, Biden; GOP leads Senate races Fox News Biden talks VP pick and hits Trump on coronavirus response CBS This Morning Biden’s notes suggest Kamala Harris may be his chosen running mate: reports Fox News
Read MoreRepublicans and Democrats are far from a coronavirus relief deal as financial lifelines expire – CNBC
Republicans and Democrats are far from a coronavirus relief deal as financial lifelines expire CNBC Republicans revolt against GOP’s initial stimulus plan CNN Jeffries on Senate coronavirus bill: ‘Totally irrelevant’ | TheHill The Hill Budowsky: Trump October surprise could devastate GOP | TheHill The
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