Month July 2020
The arrest of Ohio’s House speaker on federal bribery charges has suddenly thrown a shadow over not just his political future, but that of his party, in a state where Republicans have been preparing to solidify control. Federal prosecutors say… Continue Reading →
New Jersey’s schools could lose out on $1 billion in state funding unless the federal government comes through with more aid, Gov. Phil Murphy said Wednesday as he criticized the… Read more » The post Murphy: Schools Miss $1B in… Continue Reading →
Israel’s Health Ministry predicted that the number of seriously ill coronavirus patients will reach 1,000 in three weeks, as the number of active patients reached over 30,000 on Tuesday night, Channel 12 News reported. The ministry added that Israel’s health… Continue Reading →
The past few months have been an emotional journey for everyone. Our norm has been shattered and our future is uncertain. With chaos in the streets and confusion in our homes, we are all yearning to feel the security of… Continue Reading →
The past few months have been an emotional journey for everyone. Our norm has been shattered and our future is uncertain. With chaos in the streets and confusion in our homes, we are all yearning to feel the security of… Continue Reading →
Fare and toll increases, wage freezes, service cuts and even a state gas tax were discussed Wednesday as the nation’s largest transit agency stared down a gaping budget hole caused… Read more » The post Cuts, Fare Hikes, Gas Tax… Continue Reading →
With regards to the water usage restriction, New Jersey American Water sent out the following message today: “Thank you for cooperating with our outdoor watering ban. Operating conditions in the local water system have stabilized and you may begin to… Continue Reading →
In a possibly encouraging sign, the state Department of Health reported 9,785 more people have been infected by COVID-19, the second day in a row cases were under 10,000. The… Read more » The post Florida Reports Another 140 COVID-19… Continue Reading →
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday on Oregon’s request for a restraining order against federal agents sent to the state’s biggest city to quell protests that have spiraled into nightly clashes between authorities and demonstrators. The… Continue Reading →
DETROIT (AP) — Tesla overcame a seven-week pandemic-related shutdown at its U.S. assembly plant to post a $104 million net profit for the second quarter. It was the company’s fourth-straight positive quarter, qualifying it to be included in the S&P… Continue Reading →
House Democrats want to send a message to President Donald Trump about potentially pardoning himself or any associates who would offer him political favors: If he attempts to do so,… Read more » The post Democrats Move to Give Trump… Continue Reading →
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican congressman offered an apology Wednesday for the “abrupt manner” he used in a verbal confrontation with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez but denied aiming a sexist slur at her. Ocasio-Cortez rejected her colleague’s words, saying they were… Continue Reading →
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U.S. ambassador to Israel David Friedman visited a bio-chemical defense laboratory and was briefed on a coronavirus vaccine prototype for which it is seeking U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)… Read more » The post Ambassador Friedman Visits Biochem Lab… Continue Reading →
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s government faced heated questions on national security Wednesday after a damning intelligence committee report on Russian meddling in the nation’s politics concluded the U.K. should examine allegations of interference in the European Union referendum. The fallout… Continue Reading →
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday called on witnesses to come forward with information about an overnight gunfight at a funeral, a day after she said she would welcome help… Read more » The post As Federal Deployment Looms, Chicago… Continue Reading →
Delaware Gov. John Carney said he is “[very mad]” that residents of his state have once again been placed on a quarantine list issued by New York, New Jersey and… Read more » The post Delaware Gov ‘Mad’ That State… Continue Reading →
The reason for the delay in announcing Prof. Gabi Barbash’s appointment as the new coronavirus commissioner was a last-minute dispute over the extent of authority he would be given, according… Read more » The post Storm Over Coronavirus Czar appeared… Continue Reading →
A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday on Oregon’s request for a restraining order against federal agents sent to the state’s biggest city to quell protests that have spiraled into nightly… Read more » The post Judge Hears Oregon Request to… Continue Reading →
JERUSALEM (JTA) — If Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has his way, Israelis will be headed to the polls again in November for their fourth election in a year and a half. Netanyahu has decided not to pass the 2020 budget,… Continue Reading →