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‘I Come As A Pilgrim’: Pope Francis Begins Historic Visit To Iraq
Pope Francis has touched down in Iraq for the first-ever papal visit to the predominantly Muslim country, beginning a four-day visit in Baghdad, where yellow and white Vatican flags and likenesses of the pontiff flutter above hastily weeded traffic circles. Continue Reading ‘I Come As A Pilgrim’: Pope Francis Begins Historic Visit To Iraq
Former State Department Aide Charged In Connection With Capitol Riot
The FBI has arrested a former mid-level State Department aide in the Trump administration for allegedly assaulting police officers while storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Federico Klein, who also worked on the 2016 Trump campaign, was taken into custody on Thursday in Virginia. He is facing several charges, including obstructing an official proceeding, obstructing law enforcement and assaulting an officer with a dangerous weapon. Continue Reading Former State Department Aide Charged In Connection With Capitol Riot
OPEC And Allies Keep Oil Production Steady As Saudi Arabia Urges ‘Caution’
OPEC and its allies said Thursday they are keeping oil production largely steady, even as crude prices stage a remarkable recovery, betting that a restrained approach will lay the groundwork for prices to climb even more. Continue Reading OPEC And Allies Keep Oil Production Steady As Saudi Arabia Urges ‘Caution’
Supreme Court Makes It Harder For Undocumented Immigrants To Fight Deportation
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday made it more difficult for undocumented immigrants who have lived in the U.S. for a long time to fight deportation. The court’s 5-to-3 ruling came in the case of a man who had lived in the U.S. for 25 years but who had used a fake Social Security card to get a job as a janitor. Continue Reading Supreme Court Makes It Harder For Undocumented Immigrants To Fight Deportation
Senate Democrats, White House Agree To Tighter Income Limits For Stimulus Checks
Senate Democrats have reached an agreement with the White House to tighten the limits on who can receive the next round of stimulus checks as part of President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, according to several Democratic sources. Continue Reading Senate Democrats, White House Agree To Tighter Income Limits For Stimulus Checks
Some U.S. Faith Leaders Express ‘Moral Concerns’ About Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
Unlike the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine was produced in part through the use of cell lines derived from an aborted human fetus. In a statement released this week, leaders of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said that this feature of the vaccine raises questions about its permissibility. Continue Reading Some U.S. Faith Leaders Express ‘Moral Concerns’ About Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
U.S. House Cancels Thursday Session After Police Warn Of Possible Attack On Congress
The House of Representatives has canceled its Thursday session after the U.S. Capitol Police said it is aware of a threat by an identified militia group to breach the Capitol complex that day. Continue Reading U.S. House Cancels Thursday Session After Police Warn Of Possible Attack On Congress
No, Antifa Did Not Storm The Capitol On January 6. Just Ask The Rioters.
But an NPR analysis of more than 280 people charged in the Capitol insurrection reveals a far different picture of the attack than the one painted by this baseless conspiracy theory — and it comes from the perspective of the rioters themselves. The individuals charged for their alleged involvement on Jan. 6 show a dogged fixation on antifa, not unlike the right-wing media. More than 1 in 10 specifically mentioned antifa by name regarding Jan. 6 at some point before, during or after the riot, according to court documents. They spoke of antifa to law enforcement but also in text messages, on Facebook, Twitter and Parler, and to some of the people who ultimately turned them in to the FBI. Continue Reading No, Antifa Did Not Storm The Capitol On January 6. Just Ask The Rioters.
‘It’s Madness’: American Factories Scramble To Secure Critical Supplies
Unexpectedly strong demand for furniture, appliances and other manufactured goods is providing a windfall to many of the country’s industries. But as factory gears spin faster to meet the surging demand, a big headache is emerging: Supply chains are getting stretched more than ever, and critical components are proving a lot harder to procure. Continue Reading ‘It’s Madness’: American Factories Scramble To Secure Critical Supplies
DOD Took Hours To Approve National Guard Request During Capitol Riot, Commander Says
Former President Donald Trump’s Defense Department did not approve D.C.’s National Guard to intervene in the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection for several hours after the initial request was made, the commanding general of the outfit told senators on Wednesday. Continue Reading DOD Took Hours To Approve National Guard Request During Capitol Riot, Commander Says
Potholes, Grid Failures, Aging Tunnels And Bridges: Nation’s Infrastructure Gets C- Grade
Many of the country’s roads, bridges, airports, dams, levees and water systems are aging and in poor to mediocre condition. And they’re in need of a major federal investment to keep from getting worse and to withstand the harsh effects of a changing climate, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers. Continue Reading Potholes, Grid Failures, Aging Tunnels And Bridges: Nation’s Infrastructure Gets C- Grade
High Noon For The Future Of The Voting Rights Act At The Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments Tuesday in a major voting rights case that could give state legislatures a green light to change voting laws, making it more difficult for some to vote. Continue Reading High Noon For The Future Of The Voting Rights Act At The Supreme Court
