Democratic Rep. Linda Sanchez says fan, not Republicans, made 'misogynistic' comment prompting obscene gesture

Rep. Linda Sanchez, D-Calif. says it wasn’t Republican lawmakers who made “an offensive and misogynistic comment” during the Congressional Baseball Game on Thursday night that prompted her to flip the bird towards their dugout, but rather a fan in the stands. Sanchez told NBC News’ Frank Thorp that the alleged comment came from an “obnoxious…

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China announces live-fire naval exercises ahead of possible Pelosi Taiwan visit

The Chinese military announced it would be holding live-fire naval exercises Saturday in the Taiwan Strait ahead of a possible visit to Taiwan by nancy-pelosi” target=”_blank”>U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi< like Japan and Malaysia. Pelosi could become the highest-ranking American elected official to visit Taiwan since 1997.  world-regions have exploded with anger at the proposition,…

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House Democrat overseeing Washington Commanders inquiry faces ethics complaint

A house-of-representatives helping lead the congressional probe into the NFL’s Washington Commanders is facing an ethics complaint after agreeing to do a fundraiser with two lobbyists linked to a campaign to oust team owner Dan Snyder.  The American Accountability Foundation says Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., may have violated House ethics rules by agreeing to appear…

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New York governor: Monkeypox is a 'disaster emergency'

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued an executive order on Friday declaring a State Disaster Emergency in response to the monkeypox outbreak. us-regions of the outbreak in the U.S., and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that there are currently 1,345 confirmed monkeypox and orthopoxvirus cases in the Empire State.  “After reviewing the…

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House approves bill to help West fight wildfires, drought

The House on Friday approved wide-ranging legislation aimed at helping communities in the West cope with disasters and drought — fueled by climate change — that have caused billions of dollars of damage to homes and businesses in recent years. The measure combines 49 separate bills and would increase firefighter pay and benefits, boost resiliency…

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