Biden urged to use clemency powers to tackle ‘crisis’ of US mass incarceration Members of Congress call on president to pardon or commute sentences before he leaves White House The Guardian - US · Nov 20, 2024
Transgender House Member Says She's 'Not Here to Fight About Bathrooms', Will Follow Speaker Johnson's Rules McBride also went on to say that the discussion around the usage of bathrooms in Congress is an "effort to distract from real issues facing this country" Latin Times · Nov 20, 2024
Trump Supporter Who Led Capitol Riot Plotted To Murder Government Officials Investigating His Crimes A Trump supporter who was present at the Jan. 6 capitol riots and even assaulted law enforcement during that day has now been convicted of plotting to kill the same FBI officials who were investigating him. Latin Times · Nov 20, 2024
Trump's Energy Picks Are Refreshingly Competent If confirmed, Chris Wright and Gov. Doug Burgum will have the opportunity to prioritize innovation and deregulation to the benefit of taxpayers and the environment. Reason · Nov 20, 2024
Republicans support bathroom ban after US transgender lawmaker elected Republicans have pushed an effort barring first federal transgender lawmaker from women’s restrooms in the US Capitol. Al Jazeera · Nov 20, 2024
US Senate rejects Bernie Sanders effort to block arms sales to Israel Moves to advance three resolutions, which would have halted recent sale of $20bn in US weapons to Israel, all failed The Guardian - US · Nov 20, 2024
Razor-thin House race in California too close to call weeks after election day Democratic challenger Derek Tran has a 314-vote lead over Republican incumbent Michelle Steel The Guardian - US · Nov 20, 2024
New U.S. Capitol Bathroom Policy Sparks Controversy House Speaker Mike Johnson and Rep. Nancy Mace introduce new bathroom policy in the U.S. Capitol to designate facilities based on biological sex, emphasizi... Top News · Nov 20, 2024
Newspaper That Endorsed Trump Desperately Pleads with Him to Ditch 'Dreadful' Cabinet Picks In an editorial titled "Don Nonstop," the New York Post praised Trump's sweeping cabinet choices but slammed Gabbard and Gaetz as liabilities who risk undermining his administration's goals. Latin Times · Nov 20, 2024
Thousands eager to escape Trump keen to snap up €1 Sardinian home, says mayor American applications would be fast-tracked although scheme is open to other nationalities, says mayor of Ollolai The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2024
North Carolina Republicans push last-minute changes to election boards Changes were tucked into hurricane relief bill and passed by statehouse on Tuesday hours after it was made public The Guardian - US · Nov 20, 2024
Trump's Promised Tariffs on Mexican Imports Could 'Hit the U.S. Harder than Mexico,' Expert Warns Trump's tariff threats could disrupt U.S. auto and oil supply chains and prompt Mexico to strengthen trade ties with other countries, particularly China. Latin Times · Nov 20, 2024
Opt out: how to stop tech companies spying on your phone as Trump promises mass deportations There are no federal privacy regulations to protect your information – here’s how you can do it yourself The Guardian - US · Nov 20, 2024
Most Voters Approve of Trump's Cabinet Picks So Far With One Notable Exception, Survey Finds The most popular appointees, according to Morning Consult, were Sen. Marco Rubio and Elon Musk who garnered 45% approval rating each Latin Times · Nov 20, 2024
The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024 Court extends hold on Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments in classrooms Louisiana’s plan to make all public school classrooms in the state post the Ten Commandments remains on hold under the latest ruling from a federal appeals court in New Orleans
Top News · Nov 20, 2024 Trump's Lawyers Push For Hush Money Conviction Dismissal New York prosecutors challenge dismissal of Trump's hush money conviction, raising political motivations and potential sentencing outcomes.
Latin Times · Nov 20, 2024 Anti-Trans Republican Doubles Down, Files Bill to Force Trans People to Use Bathroom 'Corresponding to Biological Sex' in All Federal Properties Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) has escalated her campaign against transgender rights with a bill to mandate bathroom use on all federal properties.
International Business Times · Nov 20, 2024 Republican Senate Leader Slammed For Social Media Posts Reassuring Israel Of US Support: 'America Last, Israel First' Rep. John Thune came under fire for posting multiple social media updates reassuring Israel that the U.S. "stands squarely" in its corner while offering no backing for Americans.
Latin Times · Nov 20, 2024 Trump's Use of the Military to Carry Out Mass Deportation is Poised to Face Legal Hurdles, Experts Say Trump confirmed he plans to declare a national emergency and use military assets to carry his mass deportation programs, is this possible?
The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024 Donald Trump's lawyers urge judge to ignore prosecutors and dismiss hush money conviction A day after New York prosecutors said they will fight efforts to dismiss Donald Trump’s hush money conviction, the president-elect’s lawyers urged a judge to ignore them and dispose of the case before he takes office in January
The Texas Tribune · Nov 20, 2024 Trump’s first Texas visit after historic Rio Grande Valley win spurs mix of excitement, trepidation The president-elect was in South Texas to witness a test flight at SpaceX, whose founder, Elon Musk, is co-leading Trump’s government efficiency commission.
Salon · Nov 20, 2024 Trump picks WWE exec for Education Dept. McMahon is the latest Trump nominee who has faced allegations involving sexual misconduct
The Guardian - US · Nov 20, 2024 Trump lawyers seek dismissal of hush-money case on immunity grounds Lawyers argue throwing out case necessary to ‘facilitate orderly transition of executive power’ following election win
The Guardian - US · Nov 20, 2024 California voters reject $18 minimum wage ballot measure State narrowly votes against measure that would have benefited 2 million workers
The Guardian - US · Nov 20, 2024 Republicans renew push to expand federal powers to punish non-profits Bill to strip groups deemed to support ‘terrorism’ of non-profit status seen as threat to Palestinian advocacy groups