Month: December 2023
Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh: To Deepen the ‘Imperial Presidency’
US Senate Judiciary Committee hearings on Trump’s Supreme Court pick Brett Kavanaugh began on Tuesday. We discuss his nomination and the hearings and how they will affect executive power, abortion, and international law with Marjorie…
Pennsylvania House back to 101-101 deadlock after Democrat’s resignation
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has once again found itself in a 101-101 partisan deadlock.Democratic Rep. John Galloway’s resignation from the 203-seat lower chamber paves the way for a Feb 13 special election for the…
Sen Ted Cruz calls out VP Kamala Harris for Palestinian sympathy push: ‘Undermining Israel’
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, called out Vice President Kamala Harris for allegedly pushing President Biden and other administration officials to be more sympathetic towards Palestinians.His comments come after Politico reported Thursday that Harris has recently…
Why is Argentina Entering into a New Economic Crisis?
CEPR co-director Mark Weisbrot lays out the roots of Argentina’s latest economic crisis, which have to do with the government’s massive foreign borrowing spree, deepening austerity measures, and rising Federal Reserve interest rates Visit https://therealnews.com…
Kentucky Gov. Beshear pushes for higher teacher pay, universal pre-K as legislative session nears
Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday stumped for more spending on public education – including higher pay for public school employees and state-funded pre-K.Beshear’s pitch comes as Kentucky’s next legislative session draws near.”We’ve got…
Roger Waters on Lionel Messi, Lana Del Rey and the BDS Movement
Pink Floyd Co-Founder Roger Waters called on Ms Lana Rey to “do the right thing.” Coincidentally, she did. Waters says such victories by the BDS Movement have the potential to be a game-changer Visit https://therealnews.com…
Pentagon prepares to make ‘tough choices’ between US readiness and Ukraine support as funding package lingers
Pentagon officials urged Congress to approve a supplemental funding package on Thursday, because ultimately, they said, the money the Department of Defense can pull down quickly to support Ukraine will dwindle, forcing leaders to make…
Does Hogan’s Schools Rhetoric Match his Track Record?
Some Democrats say Larry Hogan is taking credit for their educational accomplishments, but will either candidate’s policy be transformational for public schools? Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work by donating at…
Satanic display inside Iowa State Capitol destroyed, man charged: officials
The Satanic Temple’s display inside the Iowa State Capitol was destroyed on Thursday, according to police.A spokesperson for the Iowa State Police told Fox News Digital that Michael Cassidy, 35, was arrested after allegedly tearing…
How is Russia Being Used to Undermine the Left? Q&A (Pt 6/6)
Part 6 of Paul Jay and Aaron Mate’s interactive discussion with viewers addresses the ways in which Russia’s alleged intervention in US politics is increasingly being used to undermine progressive organizing and advocacy – From…
Supreme Court allows Illinois semiautomatic weapons ban to stay in place
The Supreme Court has allowed an Illinois law banning high-powered semiautomatic weapons to remain in place.In a Thursday order with no noted dissents or explanation of its decision, the Supreme Court denied a request from…
Working Class Family Issues Could Unseat A Republican Powerhouse
Long Island Democratic candidate Liuba Gretchen Shirley forced the FEC to allow her to use funds for child care. Working class family issues become central to the race & threatens reign of 12-term Republican congressman…
North Dakota senator’s son faces upgraded charge in crash that killed sheriff’s deputy
New upgraded charges were approved Thursday for the 42-year-old son of Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., including an upgraded homicide count following a crash that killed a North Dakota sheriff’s deputy.Ian Cramer previously faced a manslaughter…
New Climate Study Warns of Dangerous ‘Hothouse Earth’ Scenario
Climate scientist Will Steffen explains that continued warming of the atmosphere could trigger a cascade of tipping points Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work by donating at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This…
Indiana Rep Andre Carson refuses to agree or disagree with State Department’s designation of Hamas as terrorist org
Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., dodged questions Thursday on whether he agreed with Hamas being designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) by the State Department years ago.Hamas is a group of Iranian-backed terrorists that was…
Hong Kong puts bounties on pro-democracy activists, including American citizen, under China-imposed law
As part of a crackdown under a China-imposed national security law, Hong Kong police have offered million-dollar bounties for information leading to the arrest of five overseas-based activists, including one American citizen.Back in July, Hong…
Heat Waves, Forest Fires, and Floods to Increase Dramatically due to Climate Change
The state of California released a climate assessment that points to “apocalyptic” conditions if climate change is not halted or mitigated in the next 30 years. We discuss the report with one of the co-authors…
Wisconsin DoJ sued by lobbying group over public records request
Wisconsin’s largest business lobbying group filed a lawsuit Thursday alleging the state Department of Justice violated public records laws by waiting a year and a half to deny a request.Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce asked the…
Can Environmentalists and Labor Unions Unite?
Baltimore union organizers and environmentalists team up to examine policies that would promote a sustainable future for workers and the planet Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work by donating at https://therealnews.com/donate….
Ukraine’s a step closer to joining the EU. Here’s what it means, and why it matters
BRUSSELS (AP) — Ukraine got a green light Thursday to start sped-up talks on joining the European Union. That’s a big boost for war-ravaged Ukraine and a loud message to Vladimir Putin – but it…
What Does The Intercept’s NSA Leak Say About Russian Vote Hacking?
With Reality Winner sentenced to five years behind bars, The Intercept’s Jim Risen joins Aaron Maté to discuss the NSA leaker’s harsh sentence and what the document she revealed actually says. Is there solid evidence…
NYPD Cop Shoots Suspect Who Charged at Him With Scissors
* (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational and informational purposes only) * Bronx, NY — On Friday, April 21, 2023, at approximately 8:36 a.m., a civilian witness called 911 and reported that a…
Hamas members arrested in Europe over suspected terror plot against Jewish institutions
Four members of the militant Islamist group Hamas were arrested in Berlin and the Netherlands, German public prosecutors said on Thursday. The four individuals, Abdelhamid Al A., Mohamed B., Ibrahim El-R., and Nazih R., were detained…
Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights partners with Discovery Education to launch new education program
Khalilah Harris and Kerry Kennedy discuss RFK Human Rights’ launch of the Speak Truth To Power education initiative; engaging young people in schools to be aware of and take action on global human rights issues;…
