A federal judge in California rejected Bay Area Rapid Transit's (BART) effort to overturn a verdict awarding six former employees $7.8 million after they were fired for refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine for religious reasons.
Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA) stated on Newsmax’s Newsline that Russia could be defeated within a year if properly isolated and if Ukraine is sufficiently armed. McCormick expressed confidence in President-Elect Donald Trump’s ability to broker a resolution to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, despite reported resistance from the Kremlin to Trump’s proposed peace plan.
President Joe Biden has issued an executive order closing federal government agencies on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, in honor of the late former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 29, 2023, at the age of 100.
President Joe Biden paid tribute to former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away Sunday at the age of 100. Speaking from the U.S. Virgin Islands, Biden called Carter a "remarkable leader" and "decent" man, praising his legacy as a humanitarian and statesman.
Speaker Mike Johnson's position is facing increasing scrutiny after a controversial handling of the government funding bill last week, which has left his future as Speaker uncertain. Several House Republicans, speaking anonymously, expressed frustration with Johnson’s leadership, saying his mishandling of the continuing resolution (CR) has severely shaken the confidence of his colleagues.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has recently signaled a shift in his approach to the war with Russia, emphasizing the importance of diplomatic solutions to end the conflict.
Reports indicate that President Donald Trump is growing increasingly frustrated with House Speaker Mike Johnson following last week’s government funding debacle, leaving the future of their relationship uncertain. According to Politico's Rachael Bade, several of Trump’s insiders expressed anger over Johnson’s failure to deliver the debt ceiling hike Trump sought, making it more difficult for Republicans to pass the President’s agenda next year.
Nora Vargas, Chair of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, made a surprising announcement on Friday, stating she would not serve a second term due to concerns for her "personal safety and security." Despite winning re-election in November with 62.5% of the vote, Vargas announced via email:
