Archives for June 2022

So President Biden will journey to Saudi Arabia in mid-July. Multiple news organizations now speculate that Mr. Biden is seeking ways to reduce the price of gas in the U.S. and the Middle East visit could be one way to do that. Others disagree, including House Republican Whip Steve Scalise. … [Read more...] about How to solve the gas crisis, Saudi trip or not

House Republicans plan to launch an investigation, if they win a majority in November, into the jail conditions of those being held on charges related to the Jan. 6 riot. … [Read more...] about House Republicans plan probe of jail conditions, Justice Department treatment of Jan. 6 defendants

A surge in the number of military coups that have brought down democratic governments across Africa can be traced to China's rising regional and global influence, according to regional experts, who also blame successive U.S. administrations for failing to develop a more coherent strategy for investing in and bolstering democracy on the continent. … [Read more...] about Coups abound in Africa as Chinese, Russian clout increase

The House Jan. 6 committee on Thursday zeroed in on former President Trump's pressure campaign on then-Vice President Mike Pence to delay or overturn the 2020 presidential election, characterizing it as an illegal scheme. … [Read more...] about House Jan. 6 committee: Pence targeted for refusal to overturn election

The link between mass school shootings and absentee fathers has drawn renewed attention in the aftermath of the Uvalde school massacre, but even with Father's Day fast approaching, not everyone is interested in exploring the issue. … [Read more...] about 'Dad deprivation' draws renewed attention in search for answers to school shootings