Spyware reportedly used on Netanyahu’s son, journalists
Further revelations have emerged about the controversial Pegasus spyware developed by the Israeli NSO Group.
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Supreme Court allows Alabama to use Republican-drawn congressional map
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 on Monday to allow the state of Alabama to use a Republican-drawn congressional map after a lower court ruled that the map violates the Voting Rights Act.
U.S. approves $100 million sale for Taiwan missile upgrades
The United States has approved a possible $100 million sale of equipment and services to Taiwan to “sustain, maintain, and improve” the Patriot missile defense system used by the self-ruled island claimed by China, the Pentagon said on Monday.
Massive scope of police Pegasus scandal rattles Israeli politics
Israeli officials from across the political spectrum were outraged to learn Monday of the scope of the Israel Police’s use of Pegasus, NSO Group’s now-infamous surveillance technology, which reportedly extended to dozens of civilians, ranging from politicians and government functionaries to social activists and journalists.
As Pence and Trump Spar Over Election, Rubio Slams January 6th Committee as ‘Complete Partisan Scam’
More than a year after protestors invaded the U.S. Capitol, Republicans are still dealing with the events of January 6, 2021.
‘God-Given Rights’: Truck Drivers Plan Big California-to-DC Convoy to Protest COVID Mandates
Truck drivers across the world have been inspired by Canada’s “Freedom Convoy,” and now thousands more are taking a stand against vaccine mandates and other COVID demands that they are being forced to comply with.
Biden’s Iran Envoy To Give Classified Briefing to Congress After GOP Pressure
Biden administration Iran envoy Robert Malley is scheduled to brief House lawmakers for the first time in a classified setting on Tuesday following a pressure campaign from Republican foreign policy leaders, according to a copy of the hearing invitation obtained by the Washington Free Beacon.
Ukraine Warns Against Apocalyptic Predictions Of Russian Invasion
Ukraine’s government urged its citizens on Sunday not to believe “apocalyptic predictions” after U.S. officials warned that Russia is nearly ready for an invasion that could claim 85,000 lives.
In phone call, Bennett and Biden discuss ‘steps to block Iranian nuclear program’
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and US President Joe Biden held a rare phone call Sunday evening, discussing the Iranian nuclear threat, the campaign against the Islamic State, the Russian-Ukraine conflict and other security challenges.
WHO director suggests ‘plausible endgame’ for pandemic in Europe
A major World Health Organization official this week said that Europe could be looking at a significant shift in the pandemic crisis as the Omicron surge continues to wane and high levels of vaccinations and natural immunity offer broad protection against the virus.
COVID cases continue sharp decline in nearly every state
SARS-CoV-2 cases are continuing a steep downward trend in nearly every state in the U.S., tracking with late predictions from numerous experts that the Omicron surge appears to have largely peaked.
Biden’s ‘Reproductive Healthcare Access Task Force’ criticized by pro-life groups
Pro-life advocates are criticizing the Biden administration’s move to establish a “reproductive healthcare access task force” after 2021 was record year for pro-life legislation at the state level.
Bennett: Pending Iran deal will ‘damage’ Israel’s ability to deal with nukes
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett warned on Sunday that the deal being negotiated with Iran in Vienna could “damage” Israel’s ability to deal with the country’s nuclear program.
55 federal agencies tracking religious objection requests amid concern from conservatives
As many as 55 federal departments and agencies have created 57 rule changes to keep track of employees or applicants who have sought exemptions of various kinds, including exemptions to COVID-19 vaccine mandates, a Christian conservative lobbying group reports.
Russian forces at 70% of level needed for full Ukraine invasion, U.S. officials say
Russia has in place about 70% of the combat power it believes it would need for a full-scale invasion of Ukraine and is sending more battalion tactical groups to the border with its neighbor, two U.S. officials said on Saturday.
US Troops Arrive in Poland to Reinforce Eastern Europe Allies Amid Russian Military Buildup
A few dozen elite U.S troops and equipment were seen landing Sunday in southeastern Poland near the border with Ukraine, following President Joe Biden’s orders to deploy 1,700 soldiers there amid fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Iran ‘society set to explode’ while Biden unfreezes $29 billion for regime
A hacktivist organization has revealed a highly sensitive Iran Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps document that asserts Iranian “society is in a state of explosion” because of the crippling sanctions imposed on the nation due to its illicit nuclear program.
Trucker protests: Ottawa mayor declares state of emergency over ‘serious danger’ as demonstrations spread
The mayor of Ottawa has declared a state of emergency in the Canadian capital over the “serious danger and threat” posed by truckers protesting against the Covid-19 vaccine mandate, as demonstrations continue to spread across the country.
CDC: 80.2% of Americans 5 and Older Have Had at Least One COVID-19 Shot
As of Thursday, 80.2 percent of Americans 5 years old and older have had at least one shot of a COVID-19 vaccine and 68 percent of Americans 5 and older have been fully vaccinated, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Biden Administration Waives Sanctions On Iran As Nuclear Deal Deadline Looms
The Biden Administration has waived sanctions on Iran’s civilian nuclear program in a last-ditch effort to bring Tehran back into compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal, reversing the Trump administration’s decision to rescind it.