Новости за 12.10.2022

President Biden on Wednesday afternoon formally announced the designation of Camp Hale, Colo., as a national monument. The site marks what was once a training ground for the U.S. Army’s 10th Mountain Division during World War II, including the late Sen. Bob Dole (R-Kan.). It is the first national monument designation of Biden’s presidency.  “Imagine the...

D.C. Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice Chris Geldart has resigned after he was charged with assault and battery earlier this month. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) made the announcement in an unscheduled press conference on Wednesday, where she applauded Geldart’s years-long tenure in D.C.’s government in multiple roles. “I’m saddened to say that I...

The leaders of a bipartisan congressional caucus dedicated to supporting relations between Black and Jewish Americans and addressing issues that impact both groups released a statement Wednesday denouncing rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, for the antisemitic comments he has made recently. The heads of the Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations, Reps. Brenda Lawrence...

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) on Wednesday proposed Congress appropriate $33 billion to aid his state’s recovery following Hurricane Ian. The proposal includes $12 billion for the Army Corps of Engineers to repair damages and construct flood control measures, $10 billion to replenish the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) disaster relief fund and $5 billion in...

Maverick Carter and LeBron James’s “The Shop: Uninterrupted” talk show will not air an episode it filmed on Monday with Ye, citing “hate speech” Carter said the rapper used during the taping. Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has come under fire in recent days for antisemitic remarks and posts.  “Kanye was booked weeks ago...

The Baltimore prosecutor who decided to throw out the murder case against Adnan Syed, whose case was featured in the hit podcast “Serial,” said an investigation revealed “major red flags” in the initial proceedings. “Our review of the case quickly turned from making a mere recommendation for release to a re-investigation into a claim of...

If there is a tax match made in heaven, it’s these two provisions: something for businesses and something for working families.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) currently holds a four-point lead over Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke as inflation weighs heavy on voters' minds ahead of November’s gubernatorial election. According to a new Marist College poll published Wednesday, 49 percent of registered voters said they’ll support Abbott in the upcoming gubernatorial election, while 45 percent back O’Rourke....

Jay Leno says he once called then-President Obama following taunts by his friends that he didn't really have the number, only to have the commander in chief actually answer the phone. The former “Tonight Show” host said he became chummy with Obama years ago after booking the then-presidential candidate as a guest back in 2007...

U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, who has been detained in Russia since 2018, was able to call his parents from Russian prison, his brother David Whelan said on Wednesday. Paul Whelan was moved to a prison hospital in mid-September, where the phones have “rarely” worked, his brother said. This is only the second call Whelan has...

Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) holds a 7-point lead over her Republican opponent Don Bolduc, according to the latest poll AARP poll. Hassan is leading Bolduc 52 percent to 45 percent, which is down from a 13-point advantage the incumbent senator held in the same poll in late September. Bolduc, who is endorsed by former President...

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s editorial board on Wednesday published a scathing reproach of Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), outlining to readers eight reasons why the group believes they should oppose Johnson's reelection. “In fact, Ron Johnson is the worst Wisconsin political representative since the infamous Sen. Joseph McCarthy,” the editorial board concluded, a reference to the...

Americans are split — largely along party lines — on how much LGBTQ representation they want in school books and high school curriculum, according to a new survey from the University of Southern California (USC). Nearly 6 in 10 respondents, 59 percent, said transgender rights should generally be taught, while 65 percent said the same...

President Biden will speak from Colorado Wednesday afternoon about the importance of protecting America's great outdoor spaces. The event is scheduled to begin at 3:30 pm ET. Watch the live video above.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) sent a letter Wednesday to Abbott Nutrition accusing the company of employing "abusive legal tactics" to cover up health risks with its powdered infant formula product — safety concerns she said the business has been aware of for decades. In the letter, an early version of which was provided exclusively to...

Authorities in Washington state say millions of residents have unintentionally signed up for subscriptions they didn't want, thinking they were making a one-time purchase. The state conducted a survey that found 59 percent of state residents said they had enrolled in a subscription plan/service that they believed was a one-time purchase. “This survey reveals that...

The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard arguments in a clash over artwork by Andy Warhol that was based on a previous photograph of the musician Prince, a copyright case with potentially major implications for artists and creators. The justices asked probing questions over whether Warhol infringed on a photographer's copyright when he used her Prince...

The Biden administration on Tuesday appointed former Ambassador to the United Nations Pamela Hamamoto to lead U.S. negotiations for the proposed global pandemic accord at the World Health Organization (WHO). The announcement highlights how seriously the Biden administration is taking the negotiations over the accord to prevent and respond to future pandemics, which WHO member...

President Biden said Wednesday that he thinks Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock (Ga.) will hold on to his seat, while avoiding giving his reaction to the allegations against GOP candidate Herschel Walker that have roiled the race. “Negative. And yes,” Biden told reporters when asked about Walker and if Democrats can hold the seat. The president’s...

The State Department has temporarily reopened a pilot program that allows people to renew their passports online, speeding up the renewal process. The department announced on Tuesday that it is reopening the program for a limited time after it reached its monthly goal for the number of volunteers to test it last month. The program...

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is expanding his weekly podcast to three times per week after picking up iHeartRadio as a corporate partner. Michael Knowles, the co-host of “Verdict with Ted Cruz,” announced on an episode of the podcast that they received the offer to expand, which he said will take the show to a “huge...

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) says he has the votes to serve as majority leader if Republicans capture control of the Senate, despite weathering nearly two years of personal attacks from former President Trump. Trump has repeatedly called on Senate Republicans to replace McConnell as leader, but he hasn’t gotten any traction in...

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson says he’s “really moved” by polls indicating support for him launching a potential White House bid, but he’s insisting that he’s not ready to hit the campaign trail anytime soon. “As we get into the midterms, and even a couple of years ago, this idea and the question continues to pop...

Experts spanning the public and private sectors are coming together to lead a new initiative launched by Issue One to address the impacts of social media, the advocacy organization announced Wednesday. Issue One’s new Council for Responsible Social Media’s members include Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen, former Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.), former Rep. Dick Gephardt (D-Mo.),...

Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii), who recently announced she would be leaving the Democratic Party, will be campaigning with a Trump-aligned GOP Senate candidate in New Hampshire ahead of midterms.  The campaign for retired Army Gen. Don Bolduc, who won the GOP primary to take on Sen. Maggie Hassan (D) in November, announced on Wednesday...