Maryland lawmaker apologises for using racist slur in floor speech
A Maryland Democratic congressman has beenforced to apologise after he used a racist slur during a speech he made on Capitol Hill.
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AOC warns of imminent famine and ‘unfolding genocide’ in Gaza in House speech
In remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives on Friday, US Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez warned of imminent, weaponisedfamine in Gaza and the “unfolding genocide” against Palestinians by Israel, urging Congress to suspend the transfer of US weapons in an effort to “prevent further atrocity.”
Kyle Rittenhouse speech at University of Memphis sparks outrage
Kyle Rittenhouse, a 21-year-old gun rights activist who was acquitted after shooting dead two people and injuring another during racial justice protests in 2020, sparked fierce outrage during a speech at the University of Memphis.
Republican lawmaker under fire for inserting colleagues’ names into book rape scene in senate floor speech
A Republican lawmaker is under fire for inserting his colleagues’ names into a rape scene of a book as he read the passage aloud on the state Senate floor.
Ohio candidate accidentally sends out concession speech hours before close of polls
The campaign for an OhioRepublican candidate competing in Tuesday’s primary for the 2nd Congressional District accidentally hit ‘send’ on a concession statement hours before polls closed.
Hundreds Of Jews In Hollywood Denounce Jonathan Glazer's Oscars Speech In Letter
Jewish actors and other entertainment figures slammed director Jonathan Glazer’s Oscars speech in a letter that has gathered hundreds of signatures.
Supreme Court will hear NRA free-speech lawsuit against a former New York state official
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court will hear from the National Rifle Association on Monday in a lawsuit against a former New York state official who the NRA says pressured banks and insurance companies to blacklist the group after the deadly school shooting in Parkland, Florida.
Biden and Netanyahu speak after Israeli PM voiced outrage over Schumer’s Congress speech
President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the Israeli prime minister voiced outrage at Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s speech last week calling for new elections in Israel.