Rand Paul blocks bill to authorize local, state authorities to track drones
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) on Wednesday blocked an effort by Senate Democrats to pass legislation to authorize and provide resources to state and local authorities to track mysterious drones that have been sighted over New Jersey, New York and other
France’s Mayotte cleans up after cyclone, total death toll still unknown
Authorities in the French overseas territory of Mayotte could still confirm only 31 deaths on Wednesday from Cyclone Chido, more than four days after it swept through the
Gaetz ethics report to be released before Christmas: Sources
(NewsNation) — A long-awaited ethics report into former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz will be released before Christmas, sources have confirmed to NewsNation. A House committee considering the report’s release has not announced a timeline for when the report will be released. However,
Supreme Court takes up challenge to TikTok ban
(The Hill) — The Supreme Court announced it will take up whether a law that could ban TikTok nationwide violates the First Amendment, setting the stage for a fast-paced, high-stakes battle over free speech. In an order issued Wednesday, the court said
Mexico tightens bonds with immigrant community in US
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – The government of Mexico is strengthening bonds with its citizens in the United States, pledging to assist them at a time immigrant communities could be coming under increased scrutiny here. During her Wednesday video news conference,
Paxton files motion to block auction of border wall materials
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a motion Tuesday to stop the sale of pieces of the border wall. Paxton said in a press release that he took action "following reports that the Biden Administration is illegally
Why shooting down mystery drones carries big risks
The buzz around the mysterious flurry of drones above New Jersey and other nearby states has prompted some officials, including President-elect Trump, to call for the U.S. military to shoot down the mystery objects. But such measures come with major risks,
Government funding deal opens door to move Washington Commanders stadium to DC
The Washington Commanders could soon see kickoff take place in the heart of the nation’s capital. The government funding deal unveiled by congressional negotiators on Tuesday paved the way for moving the Commanders' stadium from Maryland, to Washington, D.C., a development
Here’s why Trump’s hush money judge rebuffed the immunity claim
President-elect Trump suffered a major loss in his bid to toss his New York criminal conviction when a judge ruled Monday that the guilty verdict withstands the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity ruling. While Trump’s effort to dismiss the case now that
Here’s what made the cut in Congress’ 1,500-page government funding deal
Congress on Tuesday rolled out its last major funding deal of the year and is expected to move quickly to try to pass it ahead of a Friday government shutdown deadline. The bill, which is more than 1,500 pages, would keep
The Assad regime has fallen. Why are foreign powers still targeting Syria?
Syria’s Bashar al-Assad and his years-long regime have fallen, but the country remains a battleground for an array of actors seeking to secure interests in what may emerge
Russia’s Black Sea beaches flooded with oil from wreck of tankers
Long stretches of Russia’s Black Sea coastline are covered in oil spilled by the wreck of two Russian tankers over the weekend, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warning
Corruption case against ex-French President Nicolas Sarkozy upheld by country’s highest court
The Cour de Cassation, France’s highest court, upheld on Wednesday former President Nicolas Sarkozy’s conviction for corruption and influence peddling.
Over 500,000 winter tires recalled due to poor traction in snow
(WJET/WFXP) — A tire company that sells winter tires has issued a recall for more than 540,000 of its snow tires, which do not comply with North American standards due to lack of proper traction on snow. Prinx Chengshan Tire North
Trump: Canada becoming 51st state ‘great idea’
(The Hill) - President-elect Trump questioned Canada early Wednesday, asking why the U.S. provides its northern neighbor with subsidies, and suggesting that it should become the 51st state. “No one can answer why we subsidize Canada to the tune of over
Lawmakers want to see legislation to better monitor drones
(NewsNation) — The House Intelligence Committee had a classified briefing on Capitol Hill Tuesday over the drone sightings in New Jersey and across the eastern United States, but lawmakers were left with more questions than answers. Intelligence officials and FBI officials say
Ghana Supreme Court rejects legal challenges to anti-LGBT bill
Ghana’s Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed two separate cases challenging the legality of one of Africa’s most restrictive pieces of anti-LGBT legislation, paving the way for the president
Trump names Herschel Walker as ambassador to Bahamas
(The Hill) - President-elect Trump said Tuesday he would nominate former NFL player and one-time Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker to serve as his ambassador to the Bahamas. "Herschel has spent decades serving as an Ambassador to our Nation’s youth, our