A Hong Kong pro-democracy group known for organizing the city’s annual Tiananmen Square vigil disbanded on Saturday, citing political pressure from pro-China forces in Hong Kong’s government, Radio Free Asia (RFA) reported on Monday. The group, officially known as the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, “voted 41-4 to disband”…
Ontario, Canada, Bans Outdoor Recreation Citing Alleged Coronavirus Risk
May 17, 2021 by
Ontario, Canada’s government on Thursday extended a Chinese coronavirus stay-at-home order through June 2 that includes a ban on outdoor recreational activity. Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on May 13 that he ordered the lockdown extension — in place since April 8 — to curb Chinese coronavirus transmissions across the central Canadian province and “save…
Arizona School Board Plans Superintendent Retirement Party, Cancels Student Prom Citing Pandemic
April 25, 2021 by
The school board of the Chandler Unified School District (CUSD) in Arizona is planning to hold a retirement event for its outgoing superintendent but has already cancelled and restricted student end-of-year activities citing the coronavirus pandemic. According to a report at the Daily Wire, the school board will host a farewell reception for Dr. Camille…
Citing China’s ‘Genocidal Campaign,’ MPs Demand Relocation of Beijing Olympics
February 7, 2021 by
People walk on the Olympic Green near a countdown clock showing the time remaining before the 2022 Beijing Olympics in Beijing on Feb. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) Canada More than a dozen federal lawmakers from all parties are calling for the 2022 Winter Olympics to be moved outside China, citing a “genocidal campaign” by […]
Trump Vetoes Bill Restricting Fishing Off California’s Coast Citing Trade Deficit Concerns
January 2, 2021 by
President Donald Trump vetoed a bill that would have ended large-mesh drift gillnet use in federal waters off the Californian coast Friday, stating that such legislation would increase seafood-imports dependence, worsening a multibillion-dollar seafood trade deficit. “By forcing the West Coast drift gillnet fishery to use alternative gear that has not been proven to be…
Drudge Report: Trump closes Palestinians’ office in DC, citing their refusal to move forward on peace deal.
September 10, 2018 by
Trump closing Palestinian mission in pro-Israel move WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is closing the Palestine Liberation Organization’s mission in Washington, the latest U.S. blow against the Palestinians and an international court during the stalled Mideast peace process. Some things to know: THE GIST The administration’s move to close the PLO office in Washington […]
Citing General Patton, Donald Trump Signs Massive Military Spending Bill.
August 14, 2018 by
President Donald Trump traveled to Ft. Drum in New York on Monday to sign a bill funding military operations for FY 2019. During the signing ceremony, Trump quoted one of General George Patton’s famous addresses to the troops in World War II. “I don’t want to get any messages saying, ‘I am holding my position.’ […]
Citing Souring Relations, Trump Doubles Metals Tariffs On Turkey.
August 10, 2018 by
President Donald Trump said Friday that he is doubling steel and aluminum tariffs against Turkey, a Nato ally. “I have just authorized a doubling of Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum with respect to Turkey as their currency, the Turkish Lira, slides rapidly downward against our very strong Dollar! Aluminum will now be 20% and Steel […]
Facebook, Spotify, Apple and YouTube Remove Alex Jones Content, Citing Violations of Standards.
August 6, 2018 by
In this April 17, 2017, file photo, “Infowars” host Alex Jones arrives at the Travis County Courthouse in Austin, Texas. (Tamir Kalifa/Austin American-Statesman via AP) Facebook announced today that it removed four pages belonging to Infowars host Alex Jones “for repeatedly posting content over the past several days that breaks” the social media company’s community […]
Trump Declines to Declassify Democratic Memo, Citing DOJ and FBI Objections.
February 10, 2018 by
President Trump is declining to release the House Intelligence Committee Democratic memo, after the Justice Department identified portions that would raise “significant concerns” if released, the White House counsel announced Friday evening. “Although the President is inclined to declassify the February 5th Memorandum, because the Memorandum contains numerous properly classified and especially sensitive passages, he is […]
FBI Denies Request for Files on Hillary Clinton, Citing ‘Lack of Public Interest’
September 1, 2017 by
An attorney in New York City thinks former President Obama may still be running the FBI after the bureau cited a “lack of public interest” in rejecting an open records request related to its investigation of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s emails. Ty Clevenger filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request way back […]
Islamophobic Saudi Arabia Deports 40,000 Muslim Pakistanis, Citing Terrorism Concerns.
February 16, 2017 by
Saudi Arabia has deported a staggering 40,000 Pakistani migrant workers in the span of just four months, citing terrorism concerns. The Saudi Gazette reported last week that “a number of Pakistanis were held in the crimes of drug trafficking, thefts, forgery and physical assault.” Authorities feared that some of the migrant workers were linked with […]
Texas, Citing Security Concerns, Withdraws From Federal Refugee Program
September 23, 2016 by
With its demands for steps to protect the security of its citizens unmet, the state of Texas on Wednesday said it will no longer participate in the Obama administration’s refugee resettlement program. Texas had demanded that any refugees resettled in the state receive extensive security checks to ensure that refugees are not terror threats. The federal […]
Trump postpones VP announcement, citing France attacks
July 14, 2016 by
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump abruptly postponed plans to announce his vice presidential pick following a day of rampant speculation, citing the “horrible attack” in Nice, France, that left scores dead. Trump had planned to hold his first event with his yet-to-be-named running mate Friday morning in New York. He announced the change of plans […]
UNREAL: Military Removing ‘Man’ From Job Titles, Citing Gender Equality
June 9, 2016 by
The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps are getting a progressive make-over. The word ‘man’ will be dropped from each job and rating description to make them inclusive and gender-neutral. Long gone are the days of ordnanceman, corpsman, or naval aircrewman- the new rating could be called ordinance person, health assistant, and aircrew assistant. “This is one more step in […]
OBAMA Vetoes Annual Defense Authorization Bill, Citing ‘Gimmicks’
October 22, 2015 by
President Barrack Obama issued his fifth veto Thursday, sending the annual defense authorization bill back to Congress due to his concerns with spending tactics and his wish to close down the prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. “As president and commander in chief, my first and most important responsibility is keeping the American people safe,” said […]
Texas Cutting All Medicaid Funding to PLANNED PARENTHOOD, Citing Alleged Violations Captured on Video
October 19, 2015 by
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas announced Monday that it was cutting off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood clinics following undercover videos of officials discussing fetal tissue, potentially triggering a legal fight like the one unfolding in neighboring Louisiana. Planned Parenthood affiliates statewide were told in a letter that their enrollment in the joint state-federal Medicaid […]
Pope Francis Radically Reforms Marriage Annulment Process, Citing the ‘Salvation of Souls’
September 8, 2015 by
VATICAN CITY (TheBlaze/AP) — In his latest move that is capturing international attention, Pope Francis radically reformed the Catholic Church’s process for annulling marriages Tuesday, in an effort to speed up, simplify and lower the cost of the oft-times complex procedure. After an expert group was assembled to study how marriage law is handled in […]