Daniel Beatty 
President Joe Biden has framed his rematch against Donald Trump as a referendum on democracy and abortion rights. But November is not just about “freedom.” It is also a “climate” election, as a number of Biden environmental initiatives hinge on the outcome at an absolutely critical juncture for the planet. As the Washington Post reported … Read more
The Steward Healthcare crisis will be kept front and center on Beacon Hill this coming week when the Massachusetts House gavels into session to take up a nearly 100-page proposal that attempts to address some of its root causes. Representatives will be asked to vote on legislation that top Democrats say directly responds to the … Read more
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) spoke with Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo on Sunday Morning Futures about last week’s failed attempt to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) over his efforts to reach across the aisle on issues like funding for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. Bartiromo asked, “You’re being criticized, Congresswoman, because of the timing. We’re … Read more
Tax hike on table Los Gatos voters will need to wait to see whether a potential one-eighth cent sales tax hike could end up on the ballot this November. The Los Gatos Town Council was set to discuss the findings of a recent poll to assess what the outcome of such a ballot measure would … Read more
The Infinix Note 40 Pro+ gets some things right, but misses out on the camera and performance in exchange. Pros Sleek design Good display Fast charging Good battery life Cons Sub-par camera Sluggish performance Lackluster software Infinix has been building a name for itself over the past few years, with phones that may not compete … Read more
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. once again reversed his stance on government limits for abortion access in a social media post Friday evening, prompted by criticism from within his own campaign. During an interview with podcaster Sage Steele, a former ESPN host, Kennedy Wednesday said he opposed any government restrictions on abortions, “even … Read more
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration said Friday that Israel’s use of U.S.-provided weapons in Gaza likely violated international humanitarian law but wartime conditions prevented U.S. officials from determining that for certain in specific airstrikes. The administration’s finding of “reasonable” evidence to conclude that its ally had breached international law in its conduct of the war … Read more
Donald Trump demanded on Thursday that Rupert Murdoch boot former House Speaker Paul Ryan from the Fox Corp. board. The reason? Ryan committed the apparently fireable offense of telling people he will not be voting for Trump come November. “Rupert Murdoch should fire pathetic RINO Paul Ryan from the Board of Fox,” Trump scream-wrote on … Read more
For Mike Johnson it was effectively a Day 1 priority. It’s well past time, the newly elected House speaker said in October, to establish a bipartisan commission to tackle the federal government’s growing $34.6 trillion in debt. “The consequences if we don’t act now are unbearable,” he said, echoing warnings from his predecessor and other … Read more
In Ontario, the average wait time for the thousands of prospective patients on the province’s list looking to be connected to a family doctor is, according to the government, around 90 days. But that, of course, is the average. And depending where one may reside in the province, the wait time can be significantly longer. “In some places, we have patients … Read more
