House GOP, Dems stymie requests to reconsider stimulus, spending package after Trump grievances

Christmas Eve maneuvers are in response to grievances Trump aired oversize of stimulus checks, foreign aid. House Republicans and Democrats Thursday blocked each others’ “unanimous consent” requests after President Trump aired grievances Tuesday night to the massive coronavirus stimulus and government funding package lawmakers sent to … Read More

UK, EU announce post-Brexit trade deal, days before deadline

The European Union and United Kingdom have reached a post-Brexit free trade deal, officials announced Thursday – just days before the U.K. is scheduled to finalize its departure from the bloc at the end of the year. “So we have finally found … Read More

Israeli government orders 25-day national lockdown starting Sunday

Israeli senior citizens receive Covid-19 vaccine shots at an assisted living facility in Ganei Tikva, Dec. 22, 2020. (Flash90) Surging coronavirus infections force the country into its third lockdown this year, to last at least 25 days. Israel’s government on … Read More

President Trump vetoes National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

Trump warned he would veto the NDAA if it lacked a Section 230 repeal. President Trump vetoed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 Wednesday, calling it a “gift” to U.S. adversaries China and Russia and making good on … Read More

UK poised for ‘Tier 4’ lockdown as new coronavirus strain linked to surge in cases emerges

The United Kingdom on Friday reported more than 28,500 new COVID-19 cases, with nearly 500 deaths. U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday imposed a new round of restrictions for London and much of southern England after officials said they have identified a new COVID-19 strain … Read More

Trump: I Want $2,000 Stimulus Checks

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President Donald Trump wants $2,000 stimulus checks. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images) – GETTY IMAGES President Donald Trump wants you to get a $2,000 stimulus check. Here’s what you need to know. Stimulus Checks In a speech today from The White House, Trump … Read More

Tucker Carlson: Congress tells struggling Americans to take their $600 and shut up

Our lawmakers seek to change centuries-old societies while their constituents fight to survive. After tense negotiations and multiple rounds of televised theatrics, Congress has passed a spending bill. It’s 5,593 pages long and allocates $2.3 trillion, including more than $900 billion in COVID … Read More

Trump signs into law stopgap funding bill to avoid government shutdown

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump on Friday signed into law a two-day stopgap extension of existing federal funds passed by Congress to avoid a midnight government shutdown, as lawmakers negotiate a $900 billion pandemic aid bill and as part … Read More

The U.S. Must Stop China’s “Wolf Warrior” Diplomacy – Before It’s Too Late

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As China’s actions, both public and covert, demonstrate, the Communist Party, in its drive for dominance, is committed to disrupting the United States. Here’s What You Need To Remember: China is bellicose, assertive, and hostile – but it is also very … Read More

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