A United Nations women’s charity is facing criticism following their selection of a transgender model to represent British women. 17 Groups Object to UN Women UK’s Trans Model Appointment At least 17 women’s rights organizations have objected to the United Nations Women UK’s November appointment of Munroe Bergdorf, a 36-year-old transgender model and broadcaster, as…
China’s state-owned banks are tightening the screws on funding to Russian clients, likely because they’re scared of catching heat from U.S. secondary sanctions, according to a Bloomberg report. What’s Happening? The lowdown is that at least a couple of these banks are going through their Russian dealings with a fine-tooth comb, ready to sever connections…
In a landmark ruling, a federal judge has upheld Ohio’s new election law, introduced last year, as constitutional. Ruling Backs Ohio’s Voting Rules This ruling dismissed a challenge by a Democratic law firm against the new stringent photo ID rules, limitations on ballot drop boxes, and stricter deadlines for absentee and provisional voting. Ohio’s Voter…
As the Republican Party evaluates its approach for the 2024 presidential election following a lackluster showing in the 2022 midterms, former Vice President Mike Pence is expressing optimism for Republican unity behind a fresh candidate in the upcoming race. Distancing from Trump Pence has been vocal about setting a clear distinction between himself and Former…
The Senate Minority Leader is apparently urging his colleagues to accept Biden’s deal because no such deal will be available if Trump wins the election. The deal in question The Senate is currently considering a sizeable omnibus package combining border funding with foreign aid. The bill’s total cost would be over $100 billion, with about…
Senator Mitt Romney recently expressed a strong caution regarding the “impossible” state of politics, following the challenges faced by a bipartisan bill aimed at strengthening the U.S.-Mexico border security. A New Political Landscape? The bill, presented by a group of bipartisan legislators and valued at $118 billion, aims to address the increasing migrant arrivals at…
Russian President Vladimir Putin claims he prefers Presiden Biden over former President Trump because he’s “more experienced” and “predictable.” Officials in Moscow do not support Biden’s policies Putin clarified that he opposes the Biden administration, stating, “I believe that the position of the current administration is badly flawed and wrong, and I have told President…
Former president Trump is likely going to jail over classified documents, attorney Marc Elias said during his appearance on MSNBC. The lawyer explained that people keep forgetting about the “damaging” evidence in the Mar-a-Lago case. Lawyer speaks about “damaging” evidence Elias, a voting rights attorney who was on MSNBC’s The Weekend, reminded me, “People forget…
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing increased criticism from fellow Republicans, including North Carolina Representative Patrick McHenry, over his inability to pass a Ukraine aid bill. Ukraine Bill: A GOP Priority? McHenry, who temporarily held the speaker’s position after Kevin McCarthy was ousted last year, expressed his concerns on CNN last Sunday. He urged Johnson…
If you are carrying a balance on credit cards and have suffered a job loss or income reduction due to the Coronavirus pandemic, then you may qualify for some relief. Multiple credit card issuers have launched programs to assist customers who may have trouble meeting their payment obligations during these unprecedented times. I’ve compiled a…