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ICC seeks Israel arrest warrants: What does it mean and what happens next?

The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court announced on Monday that he had requested arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and three leaders of Hamas. Why has the ICC pursued arrest warrants? Chief prosecutor Karim Khan said he’s pursuing arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant because he believes they […]

The world anti-doping body is letting China cheat at the Olympics

In two short months, the entire world will convene in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics, and there is a decent chance that some Chinese athletes will be allowed to compete while using performance-enhancing drugs. Last month, reports surfaced that the World Anti-Doping Agency had allowed 23 Chinese swimmers to compete and win medals in […]

Social media slams latest transgender state champion

Activists on social media were quick to blast the nation’s latest transgender state champion after a biological male who identifies as a woman took first place in the Oregon Girls’ 6A 200-meter championship. McDaniel High School sophomore Aayden Gallagher, a biological male who identifies as a woman and races against women, captured the title after […]

Hatch Act gets more teeth after White House ‘loophole’ closed

The agency responsible for enforcing the Hatch Act is attempting to rein in years of White House violations with new guidance that could make disciplinary action more likely. On Monday, the Office of Special Counsel announced it would no longer give the president sole discretion on whether to pursue violations, as it has for senior […]

House GOP weighs punishing ICC for seeking arrest warrants for Israeli officials

House GOP leaders are weighing “all options” in response to the International Criminal Court seeking to file arrest warrant applications for senior Israeli officials such as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — a move that many lawmakers and even President Joe Biden have called “outrageous.” Early Monday, the ICC announced it was pursuing warrants for the arrests of Netanyahu and Israeli […]

Target slashing prices on 5,000 frequently purchased items

Target announced Monday it will be slashing prices of roughly 5,000 frequently purchased items. The costs of around 1,500 items have already been lowered, and the additional cuts will begin to go into effect as the warmer weather progresses, according to a release from the retail giant. “Consumers will enjoy savings on everyday items such […]

Trump rebuffs Biden campaign for pushing ‘fake story’ he froze during NRA speech

Former President Donald Trump has pushed back against claims he froze mid-speech over the weekend, saying the Biden campaign us pushing “disinformation.” Trump delivered a speech to the National Rifle Association, during which he paused before the music started to play. Some online have stated that the former president froze mentally, a criticism some have […]

Republicans courting Manchin to disrupt contest in West Virginia

Some Republicans are courting Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) to run for governor against West Virginia Republican Attorney General Patrick Morrisey. According to sources close to Manchin, speaking with MetroNews, at least 20 wealthy Republicans have reached out to Manchin to urge him to run against Morrisey, who won the state’s primary last week. As indicated […]

Trump hints Ken Paxton could have a powerful spot in his Cabinet

Former President Donald Trump confirmed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, is in the running to be his attorney general, calling him “a very talented guy” during a weekend interview.  On Sunday, Trump was asked if he would consider Paxton for U.S. attorney general should he win the 2024 presidential election. “I would, actually. […]

Republicans turn up heat on Democrats with bill to ban noncitizen voting in DC

The House is set to vote on a bill that would make it illegal for noncitizens in Washington, D.C., to vote in local elections, with Republicans hoping to push Democrats into a corner just months ahead of the November election.  Lawmakers will vote on the legislation later this week, which would overturn a local law […]
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