POLITICS

Judge in Jan. 6 Case ‘Shocked’ Public Figures Call Imprisoned Defendants ‘Hostages’

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The court wishes to emphasize that misdemeanors can be serious crimes, judge says A federal judge, who has presided over several cases related to the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol, has rebuked the characterization of those convicted as “hostages.” U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth of the District of Columbia made the remarks

White House’s Sullivan to Meet CCP’s Top Diplomat in Thailand

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The U.S. national security adviser is set to meet China’s foreign minister in Bangkok, as the Biden admin continues its policy of engagement with the CCP. White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan will meet with China’s foreign minister Wang Yi in Thailand, as the Biden administration continues its policy of engagement with the Chinese

Meet the Texas Billionaire Quietly Becoming the New George Soros

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John Arnold has spent nearly $50 million on progressive criminal justice reforms John Arnold (Arnold Ventures Facebook) A Texas billionaire is on track to replace George Soros as the largest donor in the fight to remake America’s criminal justice system. Former Enron executive John Arnold has poured more than $46 million into criminal justice efforts

Biden Administration Calls for Federal Gun Storage Law as Part of Violence Prevention Plan

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White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention and administration officials call on school principals to help spread the message President Joe Biden’s White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention has announced a campaign to promote safe gun storage. The initiative, involving schools and the military, includes pushing for federal and state gun storage laws. First