12:05 PM ET: Lindsey Graham’s grand jury subpoena put on hold – CNN Breaking News Alerts
12:05 PM ET: Lindsey Graham grand jury subpoena stalled – CNN Breaking News Alerts – Podcast on CNN Audio Sunday Edition: Why the Inflation Reduction Act is a climate milestone 5 things listen toCNN 5 things Sunday, August 21 On PC On Mobile Smart Speakers Global US Political Business podcast Hear the news as it breaks, right in your podcast app. From the team behind CNN 5 Things. 12:05 PM ET: Lindsey Graham’s grand jury subpoena is on hold Breaking news alerts from CNN August 21, 2022 12:43 p.m. EDT The appeals court temporarily halts the order requiring Graham to…
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Iraq’s political crisis deepens – Mission Network News
Iraq (MNN) – As the world watches Ukraine, another potential crisis is unfolding in Iraq. The war-torn country has been without a leader since October last year. Find out why here. MENA Leadership Center Vice President Fadi Shareiha says Iraq’s two main political parties remain deadlocked. “One of them is pro-Iran; both do not agree on how to move forward”, he explains. “They will not agree on a president [or] even prime minister, so basically everything is on hold.” This is Iraq’s longest political stalemate since the US invasion in 2003. Iraq then descended into civil war. See a timeline…
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Levin says the FBI raid on Trump’s home is the “most intrusion into our political system.”
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! “Life, Liberty & Levin” host Mark Levin skewered the talking points of those who support the FBI raid on former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home during his Sunday night monologue. The FBI’s raid on Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida to retrieve allegedly classified documents earlier this month sparked fierce debate across the country. Levin suggested the attack was the weaponization of the Espionage Act and a cynical power play by Democrats in a way they would never use against their own allies. “The Espionage Act is a wide net, but for some reason…
Read More »Arklatex Politics: Mayoral Forum | news
Another Shreveport Mayoral Forum, sponsored by PACE, was held on Sunday; the questions were directed at the LGBTQ community. Political analyst Scott Hughes provided this information at the event. “I thought, if you were watching, the two stars tonight were probably Levette Fuller and Mayor Perkins. They were both very strong in that area; they were both very comfortable with PACE and its initiatives. I don’t think if there were any real losers tonight, from the top contenders.” Hughes noted that having eight candidates can make a forum a bit unwieldy; while adding two candidates were not there: Senator Greg…
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Merrick Garland dropping hints about Donald Trump would be out of line
For many, Tuesday night was an evening of contrasts. There was a calm and measured attorney general assuring the public that the Justice Department will hold accountable anyone found criminally responsible for the events of January 6, 2021, or for attempting to overturn the 2020 election. When NBC News’ Lester Holt asked Merrick Garland if that approach could apply even to former President Donald Trump, even if Trump announced he would run for president again, Garland repeated the refrain that no one is above the law. Garland remained expressionless never showing his hand, the consummate poker player. Garland, probably aware…
Read More »Calls from Pentagon chiefs to China go unanswered amid Taiwan crisis
US military leaders strive to keep lines of communication open even with potential adversaries like China to avoid accidents and other miscalculations that could escalate into full-scale conflict. But the last call Milley had with his Chinese counterpart, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Li Zuocheng, was on July 7, the Pentagon said. The two spoke via secure video conference about the need to keep lines of communication open as well as reduce risk, according to a readout from Milley’s office. Austin, meanwhile, met in person with Chinese Defense Minister General Wei Fenghe in June on the…
Read More »FG concludes the takeover of four discs
…inaugurates a new electricity management board The Federal Government has completed the acquisition of four electricity distribution companies and constituted the board of the Nigeria Electricity Liability Management Company. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Friday, said the newly constituted board of directors of the Nigeria Electricity Liability Management Company will enhance ongoing efforts to resolve liabilities related to tariff shortfalls of power distribution companies across the country. According to a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, Osinbajo made the assertion in his virtual remarks at the inauguration of NELMCO’s new 10-member board. The…
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Dennis Rodman says he’s going to Russia to help free Brittney Griner
Dennis Rodman he says he will put his dictatorial diplomacy to good use soon to try and free him Brittney Grinerwho is currently imprisoned in Russia. The former NBA star said so NBC news this weekend that he plans to get on the plane this week, adding that he got “clearance” to go and “help this girl” in a possible prisoner exchange. It’s unclear whether or not Rodman is serious…but his track record suggests he might be. Former NBA player Dennis Rodman says he plans to visit Russia to seek Brittney Griner’s release. “I was allowed to go to Russia…
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