NEW YORK - A mass shooting at the Amazura nightclub in Queens, New York City, has left at least 10 people injured. The incident, which occurred late Wednesday night, has sparked a major police investigation and renewed concerns about gun violence in the city.
Washington, DC. - President Joe Biden is poised to issue an executive order banning new offshore oil and gas drilling in select U.S. coastal waters just before Donald Trump's inauguration. This decree targets areas like the Pacific near California and parts of the Gulf of Mexico, aiming to protect these regions from environmental risks.
WASHINGTON, DC—In a significant recognition of service to the nation, President Joe Biden is poised to award the Presidential Citizens Medal to Representatives Liz Cheney (R-Wyoming) and Bennie Thompson (D-Mississippi) for their leadership in investigating the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. The ceremony, which symbolizes a moment of bipartisan acknowledgment, underscores the event's gravity and the committee's efforts in safeguarding democracy.
Washinton DC. - On Friday, as the 119th U.S. Congress convenes, the Republican party faces a critical juncture with the election of the House Speaker. Mike Johnson, who has been serving in this role, is at a crossroads, with his leadership under scrutiny despite receiving an endorsement from President-elect Donald Trump. While significant, this endorsement has not quelled opposition from key figures within the GOP, particularly from Representative Thomas Massie, who publicly declared his resistance against Johnson's leadership.
UNITED STATES - The internet has become a modern-day town square, and lately, property tax has been a hot topic of conversation. Across social media platforms and community forums, people from all walks of life debate the fairness and necessity of these taxes. Everyone seems to have an opinion on this age-old issue, from middle-class families to the very wealthy.