From The Independent: White House urges Spotify to take further action on Joe Rogan: ‘More can be done’
Psaki says Spotify disclaimer is welcome, but platform could actually fight misinformation
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Breaking News: Washington Football Team rebrands to Washington Commanders
The Washington Commanders exist now.
Supreme Court Justice Breyer Retiring At End Of Term
Rumor is now being reported as reality as Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is set to retire at the end of The Court’s term.
Biden Administration Withdraws OSHA Vaccination or Testing Emergency Temporary Standard
The Biden Administration is withdrawing the OSHA vaccine and testing ETS that would have affected businesses with over 100 employees.
Russian Aggression Towards Ukraine Ripples Through Washington
The White House is huddling with congressional staffers as the situation between Russia and Ukraine threatening to erupt at any moment.
Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Attempts To Withhold January 6th Materials
With only Justice Thomas registering dissent, the Supreme Court ruled that the National Archives could release materials the January 6th committee requested on former President Trump and that executive privilege did not apply.
More Subpoenas From January 6th Committee
Rudolph W. Giuliani, Boris Epshteyn, and lawyers Jenna Ellis and Sidney Powell are the latest names that won’t be cooperating with the January 6th committee
Jason Schreier reports that the WSJ reports that Microsoft is buying Activision/Blizzard
Microsoft appears to be buying Activision/Blizzard
Senate To Take Up Voting Rights Packages, But Still Short of Votes Needed
The focus of the returning U.S. Senate will be on voting rights starting today, but Majority Leader Schumer is still publicly without the votes need to pass any of the several piece of legislation under consideration.
Hostage Situation At Texas Synagogue Ends With Suspect Dead, Safe Hostages
A situation that could have been far worse ended when the FBI’s Hostage Rescue Team breached a Texas Synagogue, killing the suspect without further loss of life.
National Undergraduate Enrollment Falls Again in 2021
Undergraduate enrollment dropped again in 2021, adding to a marked drop in student participation in Higher Education in the last few years.
2021 Saw Highest Levels of Inflation In 40 Years
Inflation numbers for 2021 are in, and it looks like 2022 will be a year where concerns about the economy will be very much at the fore.
Manhattan DA Joins The Progressive Side of Law Enforcement Reform
Police reform is in the usual political doldrums…The battlefront seems to have moved to District Attorneys
Elizabeth Holmes Found Guilty On Four Charges
Elizabeth Holmes was found guilty of four charges, not guilty on four more, and three other charges hung the jury.
From The Hill: Colorado governor pardons 1,351 people for minor marijuana crimes
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) announced on Thursday he has pardoned 1,351 people for minor marijuana possession crimes.
From The New York Post: Ghislaine Maxwell convicted of sex trafficking victims for Jeffrey Epstein
From The New York Post: Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted of five of the six charges against her at her sex-trafficking trial Wednesday evening – capping a stunning fall for the disgraced British socialite, who groomed underage...
From NPR: CDC cuts the recommended isolation and quarantine periods for coronavirus infections
From NPR: People who test positive for COVID-19 only need to isolate themselves for 5 days if they don’t show symptoms, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday. This cuts in half...
“Zero Covid” Policy Not Going Well In Hong Kong
If the Chinese Communist Party crackdown in Hong Kong isn’t enough to make you leave, the “zero covid” lockdown policy just might do it for you.
Kim Potter Found Guilty in Killing of Daunte Wright
Former police officer Kim Potter has been found guilty of first- and second-degree manslaughter for the killing of Daunte Wright.
Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Expedited Arguments Regarding OSHA Vaccine Mandates
The Supreme Court has agreed to by-pass the usual process and hear oral arguments in January on two requests over OSHA’s vaccine mandates.
