New Bride in Hong Kong: I’m the Only One Left
A new bride in Hong Kong says she’s the only one left free—after her family was torn apart by Chinese authorities. Her husband is one of many now detained there amid Beijing’s sweeping arrests of pro-democracy lawmakers and activists.
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Trump Says ‘No More Money for RINOs,’ Asks Supporters to Donate to His PAC and Website
President Donald Trump issued a fiery statement on Monday night calling on his supporters to no longer give money to Republicans who oppose his Make America Great Again agenda and directed donations to his campaign website and the Save America political action committee, instead of the Republican National Committee (RNC). “No more money for RINOS,” Trump said in a statement, using an acronym for Republicans in Name Only. “They do nothing but hurt the Republican Party and our great voting base—they will never lead us to Greatness. Send your donation to Save America PAC at DonaldJTrump.com. We will bring it all back stronger than ever before!” Trump’s missive appeared to be a response to the RNC, which, according to The Hill and Politico, brushed off his cease-and-desist letter demanding that the committee stop using his name and likeness to raise funds. The president sent similar letters to the National Republican …
Chinese Economy’s Official Data Questioned
China’s 2.3 percent growth rate for 2020 has been widely touted by western media, calling it “by far the best performance of any major economy.” But a look at data from the country’s National Bureau of Statistics shows some of the country’s numbers don’t quite add up.
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Video: Facts Matter (March 8): Trump Sends Cease-and-Desist Letter to GOP: Stop Using My Likeness for Fundraising
In California, the petition to recall Governor Newsom has reached enough signatures to trigger the vote—which will likely happen later this year. At the White House, President Joe Biden has signed a new executive order in order to increase voting by criminals—both those in prison, as well as those on probation. Meanwhile, a new report […]
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Georgia Senate Passes Election Reform Bill That Would End No-Excuse Absentee Voting
Georgia’s state Senate passed a comprehensive election reform bill on Monday that would, among multiple provisions, repeal no-excuse absentee voting and limit mail-in ballots to certain criteria. The Republican-backed bill passed with a vote of 29-20. It now goes to the House Elections Integrity Committee where it is expected to be passed in the next several weeks. […]
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US Gets Its Lowest Score for Economic Freedom in Decades
WASHINGTON—Economic freedom in the United States has dropped to an all-time low due to its deteriorating fiscal health, according to an annual index of the world’s freest economies. The U.S. economic freedom score has declined 1.8 points this year to 74.8, Heritage Foundation, a conservative U.S. think tank, announced last week. While the U.S. economy remains […]
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US Missiles in Indo-Pacific Could Deter China
The United States is strengthening its military presence in the waters of the Indo-Pacific to counter communist China’s increasing aggression in the region.
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Trump Endorses Arkansas Sen. John Boozman
President Donald Trump on March 8 endorsed Republican Arkansas Sen. John Boozman for reelection in 2022. “Senator John Boozman is a great fighter for the people of Arkansas. He is tough on Crime, strong on the Border, a great supporter of our Military and our Vets, and fights for our farmers every day. He supports our Second Amendment and has my Complete and Total Endorsement!” Trump wrote in a statement released through his Save America political action committee. Boozman has served in the Senate since 2011. In 2016, he defeated U.S. Attorney Conner Eldridge with 59.8 percent of the vote. “I’m grateful to have Pres. Trump’s endorsement for my re-election to the Senate,” Boozman wrote on Twitter on Monday. “We worked together to lower taxes, roll back regulations, secure our border, defend our Second Amendment rights and Protect Life.” “We rebuilt our military, stood up for our veterans, helped our farmers …
NY AG Appoints Lead Attorneys to Probe Sexual Harassment Allegations Facing Cuomo
New York Y Attorney General Letitia James appointed attorney Joon H. Kim and Anne L. Clark on Monday to lead an independent investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo. “We are committed to an independent and thorough investigation of the facts,” James said in a statement. “Joon H. Kim and Anne L. Clark are independent, legal experts who have decades of experience conducting investigations and fighting to uphold the rule of law. There is no question that they both have the knowledge and background necessary to lead this investigation and provide New Yorkers with the answers they deserve.” Kim, a partner at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, focuses on internal investigations and regulatory enforcement, as well as high-stakes litigation. He served as acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York from March 2017 to January 2018, overseeing all criminal and civil litigation conducted on behalf of the United …
Ex-Police Officer’s Trial in George Floyd Death Delayed Over Possible Addition of Charge
MINNEAPOLIS—The trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd was delayed until at least Tuesday morning as the judge contended with a last-minute order by a higher court to reconsider adding an additional murder charge. The trial had been scheduled to begin on Monday. Chauvin appeared in court dressed […]
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