Category: Politics
In Scathing Ruling, Judge Blocks DOJ from Obtaining Medical Data for Trans Youth
The ruling called a DOJ official’s sworn statements “at best, deceptive, if not intentionally and knowingly false.” …
Rep. Jared Golden Joins GOP to Block House Iran War Powers Resolution Yet Again
Golden originally co-sponsored the resolution but was the deciding Democratic vote against it in a 212-212 tie. …
What does new City minister Rachel Blake have in store for the Square Mile?
The Westminster drama has hit the City in more ways than one. After Wes Streeting’s resignation triggered a mini-reshuffle, Felix Armstrong…
Israel Plans to Sue NYT Over Article Detailing Sexual Abuse of Palestinians
Kristof’s article argues that sexual violence against Palestinians is systemic and a part of Israeli state policy. …
Netanyahu Says He Secretly Visited UAE at Height of Iran War, UAE Denies It
Cooperation between the UAE and Israel has deepened since the UAE signed on to the Abraham Accords in 2020. …
Xi Warns Support for Taiwan Could Lead to Conflict Between China and US
Congress has approved a new $14 billion arms package for Taiwan, but Trump has not yet moved it forward. …
Amazon Deforestation Falls to Lowest Levels Since 2018
“History shows us that this decrease can be fragile,” a Greenpeace spokesperson said. …
Judge Blocks US Sanctions Against UN Palestine Expert Francesca Albanese
Francesca Albanese “has done nothing more than speak!” the judge wrote in his ruling. …
Democrats playing catch up with their voters on Israel
Wendy Sherman, who served as deputy secretary of State under the Biden administration, made headlines in late April when she told Bloomberg that…
Trump Arrives in China With Entourage of Tech CEOs
Trump is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week to discuss trade and China’s support for Iran. …
