Month: January 2022
North Korea fires two suspected missiles in sixth round of launches this month
North Korea last week issued a veiled threat to resume testing nuclear explosives and long-range missiles targeting the U.S. (Image credit: Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service/via AP)
Read MoreDemocrats Plan to Move Quickly on Justice Breyer’s Successor
Given their tenuous majority, Democrats intend to act fast, anticipating roadblocks from Senator Mitch McConnell and Republicans.
Read MoreBiden and Breyer will hold event at White House on Thursday, source says – CNN
Biden and Breyer will hold event at White House on Thursday, source says CNN WATCH: White House says Biden is committed to nominating the first Black woman to Supreme Court PBS NewsHour White House ramping up quick selection process for Breyer replacement NBC
Read MoreAmericans should back Ukraine’s fight against Russia, former wartime leader says
Ukraine’s former prime minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk says the military is stronger than it was the last time Russia invaded in 2014. But he still thinks the U.S. should help should Russia make advances. (Image credit: Claire Harbage/NPR)
Read MorePrince Andrew again seeks dismissal of sexual abuse suit, demands a trial if it’s not
Among Andrew’s grounds for dismissal is that if any sexual activity did occur between the prince and Virginia Giuffre, it was consensual. (Image credit: Steve Parsons/Pool Photo/ via AP, file)
Read MoreWTO Arbiter Sides With China in Tariff Fight With U.S.
The decision allows China to collect $645 million in retaliatory tariffs in a dispute over U.S. levies on Chinese products.
Read MoreA look at Justice Stephen Breyer’s career and opinions on the bench
New reports Wednesday indicate Justice Stephen Breyer plans to retire, raising questions about his replacement. President Joe Biden said he will wait for Breyer’s formal announcement. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer cited the president’s past words, indicating a desire to
Read MoreA look at Justice Stephen Breyer’s career and opinions on the bench
New reports Wednesday indicate Justice Stephen Breyer plans to retire, raising questions about his replacement. President Joe Biden said he will wait for Breyer’s formal announcement. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer cited the president’s past words, indicating a desire to
Read MoreNews Wrap: U.N. sounds alarm over Afghan economy, says country has become a ‘frozen hell’
In our news wrap Wednesday, the secretary general of the United Nations sounded a dire warning about Afghanistan. The Federal Reserve is ready to ratchet up interest rates in a bid to beat back inflation. The city of San Jose,
Read MoreThe Fed aims to clamp down on inflation with rate hikes. Will it work?
The Federal Reserve is shifting its approach to the economy and monetary policy. It’s a major change after holding interest rates at near zero levels. Given the pandemic, it’s not without its own risks. But the Fed chairman said the
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