Category: Politics
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Two Trump critics for border immigration roles
Two Trump critics for border immigration roles WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday nominated two critics of Trump-era immigration policies for key roles at the Department of Homeland Security. The nominations come as the Biden administration faces a rising number of people attempting to enter the country along the Southwest border. Biden named…
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Christine Wormuth first woman to lead Army
Christine Wormuth first woman to lead Army BERLIN (AP) — President Joe Biden plans to nominate Christine Wormuth, a former senior Pentagon official, to be the first woman to lead the Army, the White House said Monday. If confirmed by the Senate as Army secretary, Wormuth would be one of the more powerful officials in…
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Recreational marijuana legalized in New Mexico
Recreational marijuana legalized in New Mexico SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation Monday legalizing recreational marijuana use within months and kicking off sales next year, making it the seventh state since November to put an end to pot prohibition. The governor, a Democrat, has supported marijuana reform as…
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Weinstein’s lawyer challenged extradition to California
Weinstein’s lawyer challenged extradition to California BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer on Monday challenged his extradition from New York to California, where the imprisoned movie mogul faces rape and sexual assault charges in a newly revealed indictment. Erie County Court Judge Kenneth Case delayed a decision on extradition for Weinstein, 69, who appeared…
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Red Sox-Twins game postponed due to police killing
After Duante Wright was fatally shot by police Sunday in a Minneapolis suburb, the Red Sox and Twins decided to postpone their game on Monday. The death sparked violent protests, which could affect the game. The Associated Press has the story: Duante Wright police shooting prompts Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox to postpone their…
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Taliban not ready for talks with U.S. and Turkey
Proposed talks set up by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken between the U.S., Turkish leadership and the Taliban to discuss a proposed peace plan drafted by Blinken are falling apart. The Taliban has said it will not attend the conference planned for later this week. The Associated Press has the story: Peace talks scheduled…
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Turkey and Libya cooperate on maritime borders
Angering Greece and Cyprus, the nations of Turkey and Libya have forged ahead on their own reaffirming their commitment to a controversial 2019 maritime agreement. Turkey is trying to help the ravaged country of Libya, but Greece and Cyprus say it undermines the rights of other eastern Mediterranean countries. The Associated Press has the story:…
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Daunte Wright killed in Minneapolis, violent protests start
Another black man has been killed by police in Minneapolis, and riots started immediately. Daunte Wright was fatally shot by police during a traffic stop in a Minneapolis suburb. Violent protests began, with 20 businesses damaged. His mother asked people to refrain from rioting. The Associated Press has the story: Another black man killed by…
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Two former officials named to cyber posts
President Joe Biden continues to add people to lead government, most recently to top cyber posts. They include a brand-new position called national cyber director. The Associated Press has the story: Former Senior NSA officials selected for cyber roles in Biden administration WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has selected two former senior National Security…
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Russian feminist prosecuted for pornography
Trial started Monday in the case of a feminist accused of distributing pornography. Yulia Tsvetkova shared artwork portraying female anatomy on social media as part of a feminist goal of encouraging followers to fight stigma and taboo surrounding the female body, but the Russian government labeled it pornography. The Associated Press has the story: Feminist…