NASA’s James Webb telescope beams first cosmic view of ‘deepest’ universe The first image from NASA's new space telescope is the deepest view of the universe ever captured The Hindu · Jul 12, 2022
At White House gun law event a week after parade massacre, Biden wears ‘Highland Park Strong’ ribbon President Biden has been criticized for not doing enough on guns. Gov. Pritzker defended Biden. “He agrees more needs to be done, and he is passionate about this.” Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 12, 2022
Anger mounts among Uvalde families, new report expected soon Texas lawmakers investigating the Uvalde school massacre say it intends to show residents of the town surveillance video from the hallway at Robb Elementary School on the day of the May 24 attack The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2022
White House: Iran set to deliver armed drones to Russia The White House says it believes Russia is turning to Iran to provide it with “hundreds” of unmanned aerial vehicles, including weapons-capable drones, for use in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2022
Biden heckled by Parkland father during event to celebrate new gun law Manuel Oliver shouts ‘we have to do more’ as president gives speech marking measure at White House The Guardian - US · Jul 11, 2022
Jan. 6 panel to examine Trump’s role in galvanizing extremists - Roll Call The Jan. 6 panel plans to show how then-President Donald Trump galvanized violent domestic extremist groups to converge on the Capitol. Roll Call · Jul 11, 2022
Father of Parkland victim shouts objection as Biden ‘celebrates’ new gun law Manuel Oliver, whose son Joaquin was killed in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre, interrupted President Joe Biden’s speech Monday during a White House event commemorating the new law aimed at reducing gun violence. Tribune News Service · Jul 11, 2022
Biden's bewildering reaction to Roe Abortion could be the issue to split Republicans — but Biden is dividing Democrats instead Salon · Jul 11, 2022
Biden interrupted by Parkland father at White House event celebrating bipartisan gun legislation ‘This is like giving a green light to Congress to wait another 30 years to do something else’ The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2022
Review: A new Trump doc was subpoenaed by Jan. 6 committee. It's not as revelatory as it sounds Don't expect any bombshells in "Unprecedented," the new Discovery+ docuseries that chronicles then-President Donald Trump and his family during their campaign to win the 2020 election — and their desperate efforts to contest the results when he lost. Los Angeles Times · Jul 11, 2022
Trump rants at ‘psychco’ Liz Cheney and claims he ‘doesn’t even recognise’ Cassidy Hutchinson as he braces for two more Jan 6 hearings Ms Hutchinson’s testimony regarding Mr Trump’s actions on January 6 is still gnawing at the former president The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2022
Mexican president heads to Washington, migration resurgence in focus U.S. President Joe Biden will meet his Mexican counterpart on Tuesday to discuss ways to stem Mexican migrant crossings as arrests at the U.S.-Mexico border reached their highest levels in over a decade, with both sides hoping to address jobs and investment. Reuters · Jul 11, 2022
Jamie Raskin: Trump worse than Watergate Maryland Democrat will lead Tuesday hearing meant to illuminate "greatest political offense" in U.S. history Salon · Jul 11, 2022
Mass shooting survivors join Biden in gun safety plea to Congress There've been multiple mass shootings since Biden last month signed into law the gun safety bill. Axios · Jul 11, 2022
Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2022 Steve Bannon willing to testify at Capitol riot hearing Former Trump White House strategist Steve Bannon has told a House committee investigating the attack on the US Capitol that he is willing to testify.
Al Jazeera · Jul 11, 2022 Trump ally Bannon now willing to testify before Jan 6 riot panel Bannon already faces criminal charges for defying a congressional subpoena related to the investigation.
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2022 Biden celebration of new gun law clouded by latest shooting President Joe Biden is hosting a “celebration” of a new bipartisan law meant to reduce gun violence that already has been overshadowed by yet another mass shooting
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2022 Trump associates' ties to extremists probed by Jan. 6 panel An upcoming hearing of the House committee probing the Jan. 6 insurrection is expected to examine ties between people in former President Donald Trump's orbit and extremist groups who played a role in the U.S. Capitol riot
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2022 Mexico, US presidents to meet amid newly tense relationship Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is visiting Washington on Tuesday to meet with President Joe Biden
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 11, 2022 Week after Highland Park July 4th parade massacre, activists head to DC to push assault weapons ban The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a July 20 hearing on the Highland Park slaughter; HP Mayor Nancy Rotering to testify.
Tribune News Service · Jul 10, 2022 Impeaching Clarence Thomas ‘unrealistic,’ says Senate majority whip Impeach Justice Clarence Thomas? A top Senate Democrat says not likely.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2022 US defence firm ends talks to buy NSO Group’s surveillance technology White House opposition on security grounds seen as fatal obstacle to L3 Harris proceeding with purchase
Reason · Jul 10, 2022 Trump and Steve Bannon Waive Executive Privilege they do not Have The "waiver" opens the door for Bannon to testify before the congressional January 6 Committee. But former presidents are not entitled to executive privilege, and especially not when it comes to testimony by private citizens.
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2022 Biden mulls declaring public health emergency over abortion access and urges Americans to ‘keep protesting’ Emergency declaration would unlock more government funding and resources for abortion care
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2022 Parents of slain Israeli-American girl seek Biden meeting The family of an Israel-American girl killed in a 2001 Palestinian suicide bombing in Jerusalem is seeking a meeting with President Joe Biden this week when he visits Israel