A new silent supersonic aircraft that can travel faster than sound and cover the distance between New York and London in 3 and a half hours was unveiled by aviation officials. Dubbed the “son of Concorde,” the 100-foot-long and 30-foot-wide X-59 supersonic aircraft was unveiled by NASA and Lockheed Martin on Friday. According to officials, … Read more
As new federal laws take effect, the Field Museum in Chicago had wrapped up numerous displays that featured artifacts related to Native American culture. In order to make it easier to preserve and remove Native American corpses and cultural artifacts, the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act was created in 1990. On Friday, new … Read more
As per to court filings on Monday, Donald Trump’s lawyer Joe Tacopina has left the former president’s legal team. Prior to his resignation, Mr. Tacopina was Mr. Trump’s attorney in two significant matters. On Monday, he submitted his withdrawal in every case. His resignations coincide with the start of a trial to identify the amount … Read more
Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan backed Nikki Haley for the GOP presidential nomination. This ends Hogan’s third-party bid rumors. Hogan said Haley is the best Republican candidate for November, citing her momentum. In an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Hogan recognized that former President Donald Trump would likely win the Iowa caucuses but … Read more
Vermont Independent Senator Bernie Sanders believes Democrats will support President Joe Biden despite substantive disagreements due to the possibility of a second Donald Trump presidency. Sanders, speaking on CNN’s “State of the Union” with Jake Tapper, called Trump “one of the most dangerous political figures in modern American history.” The senator expects Biden to be … Read more
Saturday’s Maricopa County Republican Committee annual convention was a critical stop for county, statewide, and federal candidates. Nearly 2,000 people attended the Dream City Church event for party business and candidate-activist contacts. Time limits limited candidate speeches, but the outside of the main auditorium became a center of campaign activities as candidates sought party support. … Read more
Donald Trump attacked Vivek Ramaswamy on Truth Social before the Iowa Caucuses, calling him a “fraud” and separating him from MAGA. Trump warned voters not to be misled by his erstwhile supporter Ramaswamy’s deceitful campaign techniques. Former Trump supporter Ramaswamy did not criticize the former president. Vivek Stands Strong: Trump’s ‘Save Trump, Vote Vivek’ Critique … Read more
The Justice Department has asked the Supreme Court to force Texas to stop blocking Border Patrol personnel from a large area of the U.S.-Mexico border where many migrants cross. This sets up another immigration enforcement dispute between Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the Biden administration. Texas Fences Key Border Park, Escalating Tensions with Federal … Read more
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day programming is diverse and available online and in person. Virtual events are free but require Zoom registration. Commemorating Dr. King: Readings, Reflections, and Family Activities at Eastern State Penitentiary Dr. King’s civil rights works will be celebrated in the Eastern State Penitentiary for a day. The 1963 “Letter from … Read more
A Pentagon investigation found that the U.S. failed to oversee nearly $1 billion in military weapons sent to Ukraine to fight Russia. The Defense Department’s inspector general’s study shows that 59% of Ukraine’s $1.7 billion in defense material cannot be tracked due to monitoring issues, raising concerns about abuse or theft. The Biden administration claims … Read more
