Why Trump’s ‘God Squad’ decision to expand oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico is a vote for a whale’s extinction | World News

[ad_1] This photo provided by NOAA Fisheries shows a Rice’s whale at the surface in the Gulf of Mexico. (NOAA Fisheries (Permit #779-1633) via AP) A rarely used federal panel with the authority to override endangered species protections has approved a request from the Trump administration to expand oil and gas drilling in the Gulf […]

Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch to be probed after unanimous vote by New Mexico lawmakers

[ad_1] Lawmakers in New Mexico unanimously approved new legislation on Monday authorising a probe into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch, located 30 miles from Santa Fe.The legislation created a special committee of state representatives, including two from both the Democratic and Republican parties, to investigate happenings at the ranch and related allegations of […]

Senate pushes back on Trump’s military threats against Venezuela with war powers vote

[ad_1] WASHINGTON: The Senate advanced a resolution Thursday that would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela, sounding a note of disapproval for his expanding ambitions in the Western Hemisphere. Democrats and five Republicans voted to advance the war powers resolution on a 52-47 vote and ensure a vote next week […]

‘Can be First Lady’: Rama Duwaji’s magazine cover has the internet ready to vote for ‘President’ Zohran Mamdani

[ad_1] When he became the mayor of New York, Zohran Mamdani made history. He is the first Muslim and Asian American mayor of one of America’s most vital cities. The 34-year-old has gone viral for his familial ties, his rap career and his social media presence. But more than anything, most love him for his […]

Can Trump rename the Kennedy Center? Board vote sparks constitutional debate

[ad_1] A board handpicked by President Donald Trump voted Thursday to rename the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts as the Trump–Kennedy Center, inserting the sitting president’s name alongside one of the nation’s most revered political legacies. Within hours, the centre’s website reflected the change — even as critics warned the board […]

Swiss vote on compulsory civic duty, climate tax for super-rich

[ad_1] GENEVA: Switzerland votes Sunday on whether to replace the current men-only military conscription with a compulsory civic duty for men and women alike and on taxing the super-rich to fund the climate fight.Neither initiative is expected to pass, according to recent polls, but they have generated significant discussion in the wealthy Alpine nation. Under […]

‘Words have consequences’: Indiana senator to vote against Trump over slur; cites daughter’s Down Syndrome

[ad_1] A Republican senator from Indiana has said he will vote against the state’s redistricting plan after Donald Trump used an insulting term for people with intellectual disabilities on social media.Senator Michael Bohacek made the announcement on Facebook, saying he received many questions about his position. Bohacek wrote that he has been “an unapologetic advocate […]

Who is Ro Khanna? Indian-origin Democrat in spotlight after leading landslide vote to release Epstein files

[ad_1] Image credits: getty images, canva On Tuesday, the US Congress unanimously voted to force the release of Justice Department files on the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The House of Representatives passed the measure with a vote of 427-1 sending a resolution requiring the release of all unclassified records on Epstein to the […]

Chile: Far-left, far-right candidates proceed to runoff vote

[ad_1] Presidential candidate Jose Antonio Kast of the Republican Party Communist lawmaker Jeannette Jara and far-right Jose Antonio Kast were set to head to a runoff vote after coming first and second, respectively, in the first round of Chile’s presidential election on Sunday.Neither contender passed the 50% threshold needed to avoid a runoff slated for […]