Biden Renews Trump Order That Ended Preferential Trade With Hong Kong

The order declares a national emergency over Hong Kong’s deterioration of freedom caused by the Chinese regime. A Trump-era declaration of national emergency regarding Hong Kong will remain in effect as the Chinese communist regime continues to curtail the city’s freedoms, the Biden administration said. In a July 10 notice, President Joe Biden told Congress

Utah Supreme Court Rules Against GOP-Led Legislature in Fight Over Congressional Maps

Proponents praised the ruling, calling it a win for democracy and against ‘partisan gerrymandering.’ The Utah Supreme Court has ruled that the state Legislature overstepped its authority when it changed a ballot initiative that set up an independent redistricting commission and instead drew up its own political maps, which plaintiffs argued went against the voters’

Russia Makes Phone Call to Pentagon After NATO Summit

The Pentagon said it’s ‘incredibly important’ to keep lines of communication open, while the Kremlin said talks focused on lowering the risk of escalation. Russia’s top military brass reached out for a phone call with Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin one day after the conclusion of the NATO summit in Washington. A Pentagon spokesperson highlighted

Fears grow about election deniers’ influence after bizarre decision in Nevada race

There is growing national concern about the risk of election deniers persuading local officials to refuse certification of legitimate voting outcomes after a bizarre situation unfolded in Nevada, where a county board commissioner denied certification to her own victory. Washoe County Board Commissioner Clara Andriola won her primary in June by nearly 19 points over