#Democratic leader bashes GOP’s ‘political revenge’ Omar vote

#Democratic leader bashes GOP’s ‘political revenge’ Omar vote

Democratic leader bashes GOP’s ‘political revenge’ Omar vote House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) lashed out at GOP leaders on Thursday over their decision to boot Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) from the Foreign Affairs Committee, accusing the Republicans of adopting a double standard by ignoring antisemitism in their own ranks.  Jeffries pointed to comments from…

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#US accuses Russia of violating major nuke treaty

#US accuses Russia of violating major nuke treaty

US accuses Russia of violating major nuke treaty The United States on Tuesday accused Russia of violating a major nuclear arms control agreement by not allowing on-site inspections and refusing to meet to discuss such concerns.  “Russia is not complying with its obligation under the New START Treaty to facilitate inspection activities on its territory,” a State…

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#McConnell mocks Biden judicial nominee for flubbing basic legal questions 

#McConnell mocks Biden judicial nominee for flubbing basic legal questions 

McConnell mocks Biden judicial nominee for flubbing basic legal questions  Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) on Tuesday ridiculed President Biden’s nominee to serve as district judge for the Eastern District of Washington for flubbing basic questions about the Constitution last week, arguing Democrats have used a double standard for Biden’s and former President Trump’s…

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#‘Bakersfield BS’: Schiff, Swalwell, Omar blast McCarthy over committee removals

#‘Bakersfield BS’: Schiff, Swalwell, Omar blast McCarthy over committee removals

‘Bakersfield BS’: Schiff, Swalwell, Omar blast McCarthy over committee removals Three Democratic House members targeted by Speaker Kevin McCarthy for removal from their committee assignments defended themselves on Sunday from claims that they are unfit to serve on the congressional panels, with one blasting the California Republican’s efforts as “Bakersfield BS.” “The only real explanation…

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#Is helping Ukraine reducing US preparedness, security?

#Is helping Ukraine reducing US preparedness, security?

Is helping Ukraine reducing US preparedness, security? Questions are mounting as to how long the United States can continue to supply Ukraine from its own weapons stockpiles without hindering its own security.   With more than $27 billion in weapons committed to Kyiv since the start of Russia’s Feb. 24, 2022, attack on the country, Washington…

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# White House cryptocurrency ‘roadmap’ recommends against pension funds

# White House cryptocurrency ‘roadmap’ recommends against pension funds

” White House cryptocurrency ‘roadmap’ recommends against pension funds “ The White House released a statement on Jan. 27 that provided the United States President Joe Biden administration a roadmap for mitigating risks associated with cryptocurrencies. Much of the document was addressed to the U.S. Congress with the administration’s legislative guidance. The authors of the…

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#FDA panel to consider annual COVID-19 vaccine shots

#FDA panel to consider annual COVID-19 vaccine shots

FDA panel to consider annual COVID-19 vaccine shots The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) advisory panel on vaccines is set to consider an annual schedule for the coronavirus vaccine, akin to how flu vaccines are administered, when it meets this week. The FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) will meet Thursday to…

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