Archives for December 2022

Imprisoned Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai -- the 74-year-old founder of the now-defunct pro-democracy Apple Daily newspaper -- is facing trial on charges that he violated Hong Kong's strict new national security laws. … [Read more...] about Trial of Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai could feed mainland revolt, Catholic cleric says

Delicate negotiations between the United States and Russia led to basketball star Brittney Griner's return Friday in exchange for notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout, once nicknamed "the Merchant of Death." … [Read more...] about Griner case latest in string of high-profile prisoner swaps

Rep. Michael Cloud demanded cooperation from a leading federal labor union Friday on an investigation of its decision to stop representing law enforcement officers at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. … [Read more...] about GOP lawmaker vows to examine labor union decision to stop representing ICE officers

Rep. Kevin Hern is planning to make the Republican Study Committee a fiscal check on the next Congress. … [Read more...] about Rep. Kevin Hern angles for Republican Study Committee to lead policy debate in next Congress

New York City's mayor has beaten the rat rap. … [Read more...] about NYC mayor's $300 fine for rat infestation is dismissed