Day: August 12, 2022
US Congress approves Democrats’ climate and health bill, a Biden triumph
Party hopes legislation will help boost its prospects of keeping majorities in the House, Senate in upcoming midterms
Read MoreFBI Recovered 11 Sets of Classified Documents in Trump Search, Inventory Shows – The Wall Street Journal
FBI Recovered 11 Sets of Classified Documents in Trump Search, Inventory Shows The Wall Street Journal FBI search warrant shows Trump under investigation for potential obstruction of justice, Espionage Act violations POLITICO Opinion | Rhetoric after Mar-a-Lago search followed by Cincinnati violence The
Read MoreWith climate bill passed, Democrats deliver on top policy concern for American Jews
While not often pegged as a Jewish issue, US community overwhelmingly considers climate change a priority for politicians, polls show
Read MoreAttack on Rushdie follows series of threats against Iran’s opponents abroad
Author stabbed in New York had been issued death fatwa by Iranian leaders; stabbing comes after threats to dissident in New York, top US officials and opposition group in Albania
Read MoreSeized Documents Were Part of an Inquiry Into Violation of the Espionage Act and Two Other Laws
The materials included some marked as top secret and meant to be viewed only in secure government facilities, according to a copy of the warrant.
Read MoreTrump Claims He Declassified All the Documents at Mar-a-Lago. Even if That’s True, it Probably Doesn’t Matter
None of the three criminal laws cited in the search warrant turn on whether documents have been deemed to be classified.
Read MoreHouse Delivers Biden Victory, and a Bet on America’s Future
Congress gave final approval to the Inflation Reduction Act, which will lower the cost of prescription drugs, extend health care subsidies and invest billions into climate and energy programs.
Read MoreHouse Passes Climate, Tax and Health Bill
The passage of the bill, which appeared dead just weeks ago, caps a Democratic effort to deliver on major components of President Biden’s agenda.
Read MoreRushdie on ventilator after stabbing; suspect said to support Iran’s IRGC
Agent says ‘the news is not good’ as author, subject to Iranian death fatwa, remains in hospital; police arrest Hadi Matar, who reportedly has sympathies for Shia extremists
Read MoreU.K. Economy Shrinks as Inflation Hits Households
GDP figures offer a fresh indication that the British economy is struggling under the weight of soaring gas bills and rising interest rates, with the Bank of England projecting a lengthy recession.
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