Kim Jong Un draws red line at sea, renews promise to fire on South Korean ship 'that violates even 0.001mm'
North Korea's supreme leader has drawn a red line at sea, vowing to fire upon any South Korean vessel that even barely crosses it.
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As Gaza Death Toll Mounts, the Peace Lobby Fights for Influence in Washington
When the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, the most influential pro-Israel group in the United States, wants to use its muscle, it can call on its considerable resources to run negative ads against lawmakers who oppose its agenda and pour money into funding a challenger.
Amazon Argues Labor Board Is Unconstitutional
In the latest sign of a growing backlash within corporate America to the 88-year-old federal agency that enforces labor rights, Amazon argued in a legal filing on Thursday that the National Labor Relations Board was unconstitutional.
Verdict in Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial expected Friday, capping busy week of court action
A verdict is expected Friday in Donald Trump’s New York civil fraud trial, adding to a consequential week on the former president’s legal calendar.
Biden and House Republicans are locked in a standoff over the border
The Biden administration and Congress are caught in a no-win situation over policy changes and funding at the southern border: the White House unable to enact new policies without additional funds, and House Republicans unwilling to unlock funding without sweeping changes to U.S. immigration policy.
White House Clashed With Justice Dept. Over Special Counsel Report
The White House clashed with the Justice Department in the run-up to the release of a special counsel report last week about President Biden’s handling of classified information, with a top department official rejecting complaints from Mr. Biden’s lawyers about disparaging comments in the report regarding the president, previously undisclosed correspondence shows.
Trudeau, Kinew to announce bilateral health funding agreements for Manitoba
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Winnipeg Thursday to announce two health-care funding agreements with Manitoba.
RNC recognizes Pete Hoekstra as the new Michigan Republican Party chair
The Republican National Committee has recognized former Rep. Pete Hoekstra as chairman of the Michigan GOP — a move aimed at settling a nasty dispute over party leadership in the battleground state.