Hayward on Biden’s ‘Build Back Better’ Agenda: Massive Climate Spending, New Global Health Bureaucracy, No Action on China

President Joe Biden’s speech to the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday displayed precious little self-awareness. Biden did not acknowledge his horrifying failures in Afghanistan — he claimed credit for getting America out of war for the first time in 20 years, as if everything had gone off without a hitch, and hilariously lectured the Taliban … Continue reading Hayward on Biden’s ‘Build Back Better’ Agenda: Massive Climate Spending, New Global Health Bureaucracy, No Action on China

Joe Biden Berates Mounted Border Patrol Agents: ‘Those People Will Pay’

President Joe Biden berated American border patrol agents for using horses to confront migrants crossing into the United States on the Southern border, vowing they would be punished. “To see people treated like they did, horses running them over and people getting strapped, it’s outrageous I promise you those people will pay,” Biden said, despite … Continue reading Joe Biden Berates Mounted Border Patrol Agents: ‘Those People Will Pay’

Biden warns mounted Border Patrol agents charging migrants in Del Rio sector: ‘Those people will pay’

President Biden on Friday issued a stern warning to Border Patrol agents seen this week chasing migrants on horseback, vowing, “those people will pay,” amid an ongoing investigation into the images which some Democrats have claimed showed agents whipping migrants. The president said Border Patrol agents were victimizing migrants: “Horses run them over, people being … Continue reading Biden warns mounted Border Patrol agents charging migrants in Del Rio sector: ‘Those people will pay’

Nancy Pelosi Insists Abortion Is Not ‘Child Sacrifice’

Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) defended the pro-abortion Women’s Health Protection Act on Thursday, insisting that “every woman, everywhere has a constitutional right” to abortion. Asked for a reaction to a statement by San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone who said this week that the abortion bill is “child sacrifice,” Pelosi declared that the Archbishop and I “have … Continue reading Nancy Pelosi Insists Abortion Is Not ‘Child Sacrifice’

House Democrats Prepare to Pass Extreme Abortion Bill

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) holds her weekly news conference on Capitol Hill August 6, 2021. (Gabrielle Crockett/Reuters) Democrats have been threatening for years now to “codify Roe v. Wade,” by which they appear to have meant enacting the Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA), one of the most pro-abortion pieces of legislation Congress has ever considered. … Continue reading House Democrats Prepare to Pass Extreme Abortion Bill

At Least 13 People Shot in Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Chicago Thursday Alone

At least thirteen people were shot, three of them fatally, Thursday alone in Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s (D) Chicago. The Chicago Sun-Times reports Thursday’s first shooting fatality occurred about 12:30 a.m. when a 22-year-old man was killed while sitting in a vehicle “in the 800 block of North Mayfield Avenue.” The man was shot multiple times and … Continue reading At Least 13 People Shot in Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Chicago Thursday Alone

Rep. Roy slams Dems for ‘stonewall’ of resolution seeking info from DHS on border crisis

Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, is criticizing House Democrats for moves to “stonewall” a resolution of inquiry that seeks information from the Department of Homeland Security about the ongoing crisis at the southern border. The resolution, submitted earlier this month, requests that the administration, through the president, submit documents and communications related to the administration’s handling … Continue reading Rep. Roy slams Dems for ‘stonewall’ of resolution seeking info from DHS on border crisis

House to vote on landmark abortion rights legislation, as Dems slam Supreme Court for decision on Texas law

Democrats on Friday are set to vote on a bill to guarantee a woman’s right to abortion nationwide, which would go even further than Roe v. Wade in an effort to stem the tide of pro-life legislation on the state level.  The bill, led by Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., is very unlikely to become law … Continue reading House to vote on landmark abortion rights legislation, as Dems slam Supreme Court for decision on Texas law

Biden urges unvaccinated to ‘do the right thing,’ after CDC boss defies panel over booster recommendations

President Biden made a plea to unvaccinated Americans on Friday, urging them to “do the right thing” and get a shot to protect themselves against COVID-19, hours after the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defied a vote from her advisory panel, which had recommended not to roll out booster shots to … Continue reading Biden urges unvaccinated to ‘do the right thing,’ after CDC boss defies panel over booster recommendations

Ron DeSantis Win: Judge Grants Temporary Injunction Against Gainesville Vaccine Mandates

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and ultimately, Gainesville city employees, scored a victory this week after a judge granted a temporary injunction against the city’s vaccine mandate. Until Wednesday, Gainseville city employees risked termination if they refused to get vaccinated for the Chinese coronavirus — a rule the city commissioners voted for in August 4-3. “People … Continue reading Ron DeSantis Win: Judge Grants Temporary Injunction Against Gainesville Vaccine Mandates

GOP Sen. Johnson: Hunter Biden Revelations Show ‘How Sleazy This All Was’

Thursday, Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) reacted to recently unveiled Hunter Biden emails by The New York Post, in which the younger Biden boasted about his ties to foreign U.S. adversaries. The Wisconsin Republican described it as “sleazy” and warned that President Joe Biden could be  “compromised.” HANNITY: Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson, he led a Senate … Continue reading GOP Sen. Johnson: Hunter Biden Revelations Show ‘How Sleazy This All Was’

Sharpton Calls on Biden Admin to ‘Immediately’ Stop Deportations — ‘It Has Been a Bad Few Days’

Friday on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” network host Al Sharpton urged the Biden administration to “immediately” halt deportations. The call comes in response to some Haitian migrants from a large group at the U.S.-Mexico border being deported back to their home country. According to Sharpton, “it has been a bad few days” at the border. He … Continue reading Sharpton Calls on Biden Admin to ‘Immediately’ Stop Deportations — ‘It Has Been a Bad Few Days’

UK has 10 days to save Christmas, retail industry says

FILE PHOTO: Lorries are seen at an HGV parking, at Cobham services on the M25 motorway, Cobham, Britain, August 31, 2021. REUTERS/Peter Cziborra/File Photo September 24, 2021 LONDON (Reuters) -The lobby group that represents Britain’s retail industry said on Friday that unless more drivers are found in 10 days to alleviate an acute shortage then … Continue reading UK has 10 days to save Christmas, retail industry says

Texas Challenges Biden’s Effort to Base Workplace Bathroom Use, Clothing on ‘Gender Identity’

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a complaint this week challenging the Biden administration’s guidance to American employers that they must allow employees to use restrooms in the workplace and dress for work based on their “gender identity,” rather than their biological sex. Twenty other Republican-led states are also pushing back against the policy that … Continue reading Texas Challenges Biden’s Effort to Base Workplace Bathroom Use, Clothing on ‘Gender Identity’

Blue State Blues: Democrats Drop the Pretense That They Support Israel

The Democrat-run House of Representatives passed $1 billion in funding for Israel’s defensive Iron Dome system in a face-saving exercise Thursday after Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) dropped the funding from another bill earlier this week. Only a minority of Democrats voted against Iron Dome, which also protects the U.S. military; Rep. Alexandria … Continue reading Blue State Blues: Democrats Drop the Pretense That They Support Israel

Al Sharpton: ‘We’re Being Stabbed in the Back’ by Joe Biden

Civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton sharply criticized President Joe Biden in an article published Friday, saying the black community felt “stabbed in the back.” “He said on election night: Black America, you had my back, I’ll have yours,” Sharpton said in a phone interview with the Washington Post. “Well, we’re being stabbed in the … Continue reading Al Sharpton: ‘We’re Being Stabbed in the Back’ by Joe Biden

Fed’s Mester supports taper start in Nov, sees rate hike in 2022

FILE PHOTO: Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank President Loretta Mester poses during an interview on the sidelines of the American Economic Association’s annual meeting in San Diego, California, U.S., January 3, 2020. REUTERS/ Ann Saphir/File Photo September 24, 2021 (Reuters) – The Federal Reserve should start reducing its support for the economy in November and could … Continue reading Fed’s Mester supports taper start in Nov, sees rate hike in 2022

Banks, asset managers back plan for “explosion” in UK share trading

FILE PHOTO: The London Stock Exchange Group offices are seen in the City of London, Britain, December 29, 2017. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo September 24, 2021 By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Top banks and asset managers have thrown their weight behind proposals in Britain to scrap curbs on share trading after billions of euros in … Continue reading Banks, asset managers back plan for “explosion” in UK share trading

Black Lives Matter Leader Calls Vaccine Mandates ‘Racist,’ Promises ‘Uprising’ Against ID System

A Black Lives Matter leader is threatening an “uprising” over mandatory vaccinations and vaccine passports in New York. New York City’s vaccine mandate began on Sept. 13. It requires proof of vaccination entry to certain public spaces, including gyms, restaurants, and bars, unless a person has an approved medical exemption. New York officials call the program the … Continue reading Black Lives Matter Leader Calls Vaccine Mandates ‘Racist,’ Promises ‘Uprising’ Against ID System

GRAPHIC: Mexican Cops Pull Drowned Migrant’s Body from Texas Border River

Mexican authorities found the body of an unidentified migrant who presumably drowned while trying to cross the Rio Grande to Texas. The case comes as U.S. authorities handle thousands of Haitian migrants crossing to claim asylum in the area. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening when Coahuila state authorities responded to a 911 call about … Continue reading GRAPHIC: Mexican Cops Pull Drowned Migrant’s Body from Texas Border River

Woman with Down Syndrome Loses Challenge to UK Eugenic Abortion Law

A British court decided Thursday against a young woman with Down syndrome who challenged a law permitting the abortion of children with her condition up to birth. While abortions in England, Wales, and Scotland are forbidden after 24 weeks of pregnancy, an exception is made when there is “a substantial risk that if the child … Continue reading Woman with Down Syndrome Loses Challenge to UK Eugenic Abortion Law

Malaysia’s central bank to launch alternative reference rate

FILE PHOTO: A general view of the Central Bank of Malaysia (Bank Negara Malaysia) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 31, 2019. Picture taken July 31, 2019. REUTERS/Lim Huey Teng September 24, 2021 KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysia’s central bank will launch an alternative to its interbank benchmark rates that will offer market participants more flexibility … Continue reading Malaysia’s central bank to launch alternative reference rate

Exclusive–Wilcox: Haitian Migrant Fiasco a New Low for Biden’s Border Mess

Those who watched the Biden administration’s destruction of our southern border earlier this year were appalled by the images of lawlessness, overcrowding and mismanagement. Some may have thought it couldn’t possibly be worse than that. As we are quickly learning, it can always get worse with Joe Biden’s handlers in charge. Recently we saw another … Continue reading Exclusive–Wilcox: Haitian Migrant Fiasco a New Low for Biden’s Border Mess

Sri Lanka’s apparel industry on tenterhooks over EU trade scrutiny

FILE PHOTO: Garment workers sew pants in a Brandix factory, which exports many of the items to the European Union, in Colombo, in this file photo taken October 1, 2009. REUTERS/Andrew Caballero-Reynolds//File Photo September 24, 2021 By Uditha Jayasinghe COLOMBO (Reuters) – Sri Lanka’s preferential trade access to the European Union, which is the biggest … Continue reading Sri Lanka’s apparel industry on tenterhooks over EU trade scrutiny

JPMorgan goes ‘underweight’ EM currencies as China risks rise

FILE PHOTO: A JPMorgan logo is seen in New York City, U.S., January 10, 2017. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith/File Photo September 24, 2021 LONDON (Reuters) – Investment bank JPMorgan turned ‘underweight’ on emerging market currencies on Friday, warning a slowdown of China’s economic growth, troubles in its property sector and less supportive global monetary policy were all … Continue reading JPMorgan goes ‘underweight’ EM currencies as China risks rise

UK retail sales growth slows to 6-month low in Sept – CBI

FILE PHOTO: Shoppers cross the road in Oxford Street, in London, Britain August 14, 2016. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls/File Photo September 24, 2021 LONDON (Reuters) – British retailers reported much slower growth in September after strong demand over the summer months, though shops expect a rebound in October despite growing supply chain difficulties, the Confederation of British … Continue reading UK retail sales growth slows to 6-month low in Sept – CBI

State, local govts disburse $2.3 billion in Aug. rental aid -Treasury

FILE PHOTO: Signage is seen at the United States Department of the Treasury headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 29, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo September 24, 2021 By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – State and local governments disbursed over $2.3 billion in Emergency Rental Assistance Program funds in August, up from $1.7 billion in July, … Continue reading State, local govts disburse $2.3 billion in Aug. rental aid -Treasury