Media Advisory - Minister Anand and Minister Ien to announce support for cutting-edge research and the next generation of scientists

Miami Herald
The corrupt behavior of SCOTUS Justices Alito and Thomas | Opinion
What Justices Alito and Thomas are doing is unethical, and if elected I’ll push to impeach them | Opinion
ABC News
House Republicans plan to take 1st step to hold Biden's ghostwriter in contempt of Congress: Sources
The House Judiciary Committee plans to take the first step toward holding President Joe Biden's ghostwriter, Mark Zwonitzer, in contempt of Congress, two sources familiar with the committee's plans tell ABC News. The committee plans to hold a "markup" on the contempt resolution on Thursday, which would be followed by a committee vote, the sources said. The move would pave the way for a floor vote in the House to hold Zwonitzer in contempt.
CNN
Why Justice Sotomayor’s rare reference to Dobbs may be a warning from liberals
Since the Supreme Court reversed constitutional abortion rights two years ago, the conservative majority has avoided referring to that Dobbs decision while dissenting liberals have at times invoked it in rebuke or to warn of other rights that may fall.
United Press International
Using obscure procedure, Florida Republican seeks to have attorney general taken into custody
A Republican lawmaker announced Monday that she will force a vote soon to direct the House sergeant-at-arms to take the attorney general into custody by using a hardly used or discussed House procedural tool.
CNN
Biden administration moves toward allowing American military contractors to deploy to Ukraine
The Biden administration is moving towards lifting a de facto ban on American military contractors deploying to Ukraine, four US officials familiar with the matter told CNN, to help the country’s military maintain and repair US-provided weapons systems.
The Canadian Press
Supreme Court rejects challenge to Connecticut law that eliminated religious vaccination exemption
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a challenge to a 2021 Connecticut law that eliminated the state’s longstanding religious exemption from childhood immunization requirements for schools, colleges and day care facilities.
Modesto Bee
The Supreme Court is an out-of-control right-wing cabal? Not according to the numbers | Opinion
The plurality of decisions under Chief Justice John Roberts have been 9-0, and many more are 8-1 or 7-2. | Opinion
The Hill
Luna to force vote on obscure maneuver forcing sergeant-at-arms to detain Garland
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) will move within days to force a vote on having the House sergeant-at-arms forcibly bring Attorney General Merrick Garland before the House by holding him in “inherent contempt” over his refusal to turn over audio of President Biden’s interview with special counsel Robert Hur. Luna sent a letter to her…
CNN
Texas is set to execute Ramiro Gonzales today amid appeals arguing he’s no longer a threat nor eligible for the death penalty
Texas on Wednesday is scheduled to execute Ramiro Gonzales for a 2001 murder, though the inmate’s attorneys have appealed to the US Supreme Court, arguing in part that he should be ineligible for the death penalty under state law because he is no longer dangerous.
Global News
St. Paul's byelection: Freeland calls Liberals' loss to Conservatives 'disappointing'
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said that the result in St. Paul’s byelection that saw a historic Liberal stronghold lose to the Conservatives was “certainly disappointing” but that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has the support of the Liberal party. “We knew it was going to be a hard fight,” Freeland said.
The Canadian Press
International court seeks arrest of Russian officials over attacks on Ukrainian power plants
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The International Criminal Court said Tuesday it issued arrest warrants for Russia’s former defense minister and its military chief of staff for attacks on Ukraine's power plants, the third time the global court has accused senior Russian leaders of war crimes.
The Canadian Press
Anti-tax protesters storm Kenya's parliament, drawing police fire as president vows to quash unrest
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Thousands of protesters stormed Kenya’s parliament Tuesday to protest tax proposals, burning part of the building, sending lawmakers fleeing and drawing fire from police in unrest that the president vowed to quash. Several people were killed.
The Canadian Press
Supreme Court rejects challenge to new horse racing anti-doping rules
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a challenge from Republican-controlled states to a horse racing safety law that has led to national medication and anti-doping rules.
Reuters
Canada's Trudeau to stay in office after special election 'disaster'
OTTAWA (Reuters) -Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made clear on Tuesday he would stay in office amid fresh questions about his future after the ruling Liberal Party lost a safe seat in a special election. The official opposition Conservatives won the race in the Toronto-St Paul's constituency for first time since 1988. The election was called after the previous legislator quit.
The Canadian Press
Senior Blinken aide is taking a top job with Austin after Senate confirmation holdup
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Monday that one of his most senior aides is leaving for a top job with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and will be replaced by a brother of President Joe Biden’s national security adviser.
The Hill
Business fumes as Democrats blast GOP for blocking corporate tax credits
Senate Democrats say Senate Republicans are blocking an expansion of the child tax credit and a package of corporate tax credits, even though business groups are clamoring for its passage, because they want to deny President Biden a legislative victory five months before Election Day. It’s the second time this year presidential politics have created a rift between…
The Canadian Press
Jury awards $700k to Seattle protesters jailed for writing anti-police slogans in chalk on barricade
Four protesters who were jailed for writing anti-police graffiti in chalk on a temporary barricade near a Seattle police precinct have been awarded nearly $700,000 after a federal court jury decided their civil rights were violated.
Miami Herald
Kenyan police advance team arrives in Haiti. First security force on its way
A small advance team from Kenya was in Port-au-Prince on Monday to prepare for the long-awaited arrival of the first contingent of elite police officers from the East African nation to help Haiti combat criminal armed gangs as part of an armed international force.
CNN
Kenya’s president calls protests ‘treasonous’ after police fire live rounds at demonstrators
At least five people were shot dead after Kenyan police fired live rounds at demonstrators in Nairobi Tuesday as outrage swelled against a controversial finance bill that has sparked widespread protests.
The Canadian Press
Hungary's 'sovereignty protection' office launches investigation into Transparency International
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — A Hungarian authority tasked with defending the nation's sovereignty against foreign influence has launched an investigation into the Hungarian branch of anti-corruption organization Transparency International.

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Media Advisory - Minister Anand and Minister Ien to announce support for cutting-edge research and the next generation of scientists

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The corrupt behavior of SCOTUS Justices Alito and Thomas | Opinion

House Republicans plan to take 1st step to hold Biden's ghostwriter in contempt of Congress: Sources

Why Justice Sotomayor’s rare reference to Dobbs may be a warning from liberals

Using obscure procedure, Florida Republican seeks to have attorney general taken into custody

Biden administration moves toward allowing American military contractors to deploy to Ukraine

Supreme Court rejects challenge to Connecticut law that eliminated religious vaccination exemption

The Supreme Court is an out-of-control right-wing cabal? Not according to the numbers | Opinion

Luna to force vote on obscure maneuver forcing sergeant-at-arms to detain Garland

Texas is set to execute Ramiro Gonzales today amid appeals arguing he’s no longer a threat nor eligible for the death penalty

St. Paul's byelection: Freeland calls Liberals' loss to Conservatives 'disappointing'

International court seeks arrest of Russian officials over attacks on Ukrainian power plants

Anti-tax protesters storm Kenya's parliament, drawing police fire as president vows to quash unrest

Supreme Court rejects challenge to new horse racing anti-doping rules

Canada's Trudeau to stay in office after special election 'disaster'

Senior Blinken aide is taking a top job with Austin after Senate confirmation holdup

Business fumes as Democrats blast GOP for blocking corporate tax credits

Jury awards $700k to Seattle protesters jailed for writing anti-police slogans in chalk on barricade

Kenyan police advance team arrives in Haiti. First security force on its way

Kenya’s president calls protests ‘treasonous’ after police fire live rounds at demonstrators

Hungary's 'sovereignty protection' office launches investigation into Transparency International