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AOC warns Biden about compromising on infrastructure package: 'This is our one big shot'

June 28, 2021

AOC floating $10T price tag for infrastructure ‘frightening’: Steve Moore AOC wants more money spent on infrastructure Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez cautioned President Biden against compromising on a bipartisan infrastructure package, calling on the White House to avoid being "limited by Republicans" on the size and scope of the next economic spending bill. The progressive firebrand weighed in on the hesitation […]

Pacific Northwest Heat Records Shattered As Seattle Hits 104F, Portland 112F

June 28, 2021

Temperature records were shattered in the Pacific Northwest on Sunday, with thermometers in some areas topping all-time highs ― and there are more sweltering days on the way. In Seattle, temperatures rose to 104 degrees. Portland, Oregon hit 112 degrees. Parts of British Columbia were even hotter, topping out at 116 degrees. The high temperatures are expected to continue into […]

Probation services get shake-up to cut crime rates

June 28, 2021

When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. This follows an extra £300million being invested in the service since July 2019 […]

U.S. military airstrikes target militias backed by Iran in Syria, Iraq

June 28, 2021

WASHINGTON – The U.S. military launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed militias in Syria in retaliation for drone attacks, the Pentagon announced Sunday evening. The strikes targeted sites that been used to launch drone attacks on U.S. personnel and facilities in Iraq, Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said in a statement. “Specifically, the U.S. strikes targeted operational and weapons storage facilities at […]

Biden Orders Airstrikes Against Iran-Backed Militias In Iraq, Syria, Pentagon Says

June 28, 2021

President Joe Biden ordered airstrikes against several facilities used by Iran-backed militia groups in Iraq and Syria on Sunday in response to attacks against American military personnel in the region, the Pentagon said. “The targets were selected because these facilities are utilized by Iran-backed militias that are engaged in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) attacks against U.S. personnel and facilities in […]

Rep. Andy Biggs: Kamala Harris 'visits' border – here's the real reason she went

June 27, 2021

‘The Five’ slams Kamala Harris’ border visit as ‘defensive’ The Vice President touted handing of the border despite surge of migrants; ‘The Five’ reacts The long overdue “visit” to the border by Vice President Kamala Harris was strictly for show. She checked a box. She only went, frankly, because President Donald Trump announced that he was going to the border with […]

New Israeli government seeks to reset relationship with US

June 27, 2021

ROME — Israel continues to have “serious reservations” about the Iran nuclear deal amid ongoing negotiations over the future of the agreements, Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said Sunday in his meeting with Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Rome. In his first meeting with Blinken since taking office in Israel’s new government, Lapid pledged to communicate directly with the […]

Nicola will be rubbing hands with glee! UK election watchdog could skirt Boris on indyref2

June 27, 2021

Johnson won't 'stand for long' against IndyRef2 says SNP MP When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. The new chairman […]

Keir Starmer warned ‘far-left’ Labour has ‘nothing to say’ to patriotic British voters

June 27, 2021

Labour 'has nothing to say' to patriotic voters says MP When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Conservative MP Richard […]

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