In a move to counter extremism in the ranks, the defense issued new guidelines Monday on what it will not tolerate from service members, but some in the GOP are concerned. Membership in extremist groups is not prohibited by the DOD, but any form of “active participation” in such groups …
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NASCAR is killing 550 hp cars for 2022
NASCAR is giving the fans what they’ve been asking for. NASCAR tested several configurations at Charlotte Motor Speedway. (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) After several days testing the all-new Next Gen Cup Series car at Charlotte Motor Speedway last week, NASCAR has decided to use 670 hp cars with 4-inch, low-downforce …
Read More »California redistricting gives edge to congressional Democrats
A us-regions commission approved a new elections” target=”_blank”>congressional districting map< to give a leg up to Democrats in the 2022 midterms. BIDEN JUSTICE DEPARTMENT SUES TEXAS OVER REDISTRICTING MAPS Redistricting in California is handled by an independent commission consisting of five Democrats and five Republicans. An additional four independents also …
Read More »Oregon man tries running over officer with stolen vehicle, arrested after K-9 pursuit: police
An us-regions man driving a crime vehicle tried to run over a police officer while evading arrest on Monday, but was captured following an on-foot K-9 pursuit, authorities said. A Hillsboro crime used the LoJack tracking system in his patrol car to locate the stolen vehicle in the parking lot …
Read More »Auto racer Alex Zanardi released from hospital 18 months after cycling crash
Auto racing driver and four-time Paralympic hand cycling gold medalist Alex Zanardi has been released from the hospital 18 months after he was hit by a truck during a race and seriously injured. Zanardi is a four-time Paralympic gold medalist in hand cycling. (Matteo Nardone/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images) Zanardi …
Read More »Senate Dems convene emergency call amid grim outlook for massive spending bill, Manchin mum on if he'll attend
senate” target=”_blank”>Senate< are convening for an emergency caucus meeting Tuesday night after Sen. Joe Manchin said he is opposed to their massive reconciliation spending bill, throwing into extreme doubt whether joe-biden” target=”_blank”>President Biden’s< “To further discuss these critical issues, we will hold a virtual Special Caucus on the evening of Tuesday, …
Read More »Denzel Washington discusses his acting craft: 'I steal from the best'
Preparing to direct “A Journal for Jordan,” a bittersweet love story opening on Christmas Day, Denzel Washington says he took a “master class.” That master class consisted of starring in a movie directed by Joel Coen, “The Tragedy of Macbeth,” which opens the same day. “I steal from the best,” …
Read More »US population growth dips to lowest rate during first year of COVID-19 pandemic
U.S. population growth dipped to its lowest rate since the nation’s founding during the first year of the pandemic as the coronavirus curtailed immigration, delayed pregnancies and killed hundreds of thousands of U.S. residents, according to figures released Tuesday. The United States grew by only 0.1%, with only an additional …
Read More »Rep. Van Drew invites Manchin into Republican Party amid Dems' criticism: The GOP 'cares about America'
Congressman Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., praised the house-of-representatives on “America’s Newsroom,” welcoming his colleague on the opposite side of the political aisle to switch parties and follow in his footsteps. Rep. Van Drew told Bill Hemmer and Dana Perino on Tuesday the house-of-representatives isn’t what it used to be, and …
Read More »Republican Rep. Scott Perry refuses interview with Jan. 6 commission claiming it is 'illegitimate'
Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., stated that he will not grant the house-of-representatives” target=”_blank”>House<nearly a year ago. The committee on Monday had sent Perry a letter asking him to appear, specifically stating that they wanted to speak with him regarding alleged efforts to make Jeffrey Clark acting attorney general days prior …
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