The U.S. Senate is set to vote this week on measures introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders to block a $20 billion arms deal with Israel. The legislation, known as Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (JRDs), seeks to halt the sale of offensive weapons, including tanks, munitions, and fighter jets, citing Israel's actions in Gaza and Lebanon.
A recent report revealed that 149,000 federal employees collectively owe $1.5 billion in unpaid federal taxes, sparking outrage among Republican lawmakers. The audit, conducted by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, also highlighted that more than 5,800 IRS employees and contractors are responsible for nearly $50 million of this debt.
In Winter Haven, Florida, the City Commission voted on Tuesday to stop adding fluoride to the city's drinking water. This decision followed a lengthy public comment period during which residents expressed concerns about potential health risks.
On Wednesday, President-elect Donald Trump announced that American universities must eliminate campus antisemitism or risk losing their accreditation and federal funding. Speaking at an...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is actively engaging with President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team to advocate for a leadership role in public health oversight, although he will not serve as the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Reports from the Trump team clarify that Kennedy will instead focus on vaccine safety and health data rather than taking on the HHS secretary role, which had been under consideration for both Kennedy and Dr. Ben Carson.
A Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer has been arrested and charged for allegedly leaking classified information about Israel's plan to strike Iran for its earlier missile attack.
The January 6 Pardon Coalition launched a national petition demanding the release of those incarcerated following the January 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol protest.
