New York City Mayor Eric Adams stated on Saturday that authorities have identified the suspect involved in the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, though he refrained from confirming if the suspect’s name is known.
The Biden administration set a new precedent in environmental enforcement during the 2024 fiscal year, including the first-ever arrest for violations of anti-climate change regulations under the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its annual enforcement report on Thursday, showcasing significant increases in penalties, prosecutions, and pollution reduction initiatives.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has expressed surprise at the outcome of the 2024 presidential election, where he and Vice President Kamala Harris failed to secure the White House. In an interview with Minnesota news outlet KSTP on Thursday, Walz reflected on the campaign, its challenges, and his feelings following the loss.
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) denied allegations on Thursday that she is spearheading a campaign to block Pete Hegseth’s nomination as Defense Secretary and seek the position for herself. Speaking to RealClearPolitics reporter Philip Wegmann, Ernst insisted she supports a fair confirmation process for Hegseth.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s Labor government on Friday, accusing its anti-Israel policies of fostering antisemitism after an arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue. The Adass Israel synagogue was firebombed during morning prayers, injuring one and causing extensive damage. Worshippers inside reported masked assailants throwing incendiary devices through the windows.
Poland’s Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski called for Russia’s suspension from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) during a meeting in Malta on Thursday, accusing Moscow of attempting to rebuild its empire. Sikorski led a walkout of European delegations in protest against Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s presence.
The man suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson arrived in New York City on November 24 aboard a Greyhound bus from Atlanta, law enforcement sources revealed. After arriving at the Port Authority bus terminal, the suspect checked into the HI New York City Hostel on Manhattan’s Upper West Side.
Canada has banned 324 additional assault-style firearms, continuing its push for stricter gun control. This decision builds on a 2020 ban of 1,500 firearm models, which was expanded to over 2,000 last month as more weapons were identified. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc announced the new restrictions, which take effect immediately, stating, “Firearms designed for the battlefield plainly do not belong in our communities.”
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, one of the nation's largest health insurers, has reversed its decision to cap reimbursement for anesthesia care based on surgery time limits.
