“Ninety-five killed in bomb blasts near Iran general Qasem Soleimani’s tomb – state TV” BBC News: “At least 95 people have been killed by two bomb explosions near the tomb of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani on the fourth anniversary of his assassination by the US, Iran’s state media report.“ “Scores of others were wounded whenContinue reading “The Olive Sword: “Abraham Accords””
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Dr King Holiday Anthem
Jan 15, 2024 Dr. King Holiday: Third Mon in January. Official nameBirthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.Also calledMLK Day, King Day, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day “First time:1986; 38 years agoKing was the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. TheContinue reading “Dr King Holiday Anthem”
Sparks of Iran-U.S. Conflict
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. fighter jets launched airstrikes early Friday on two locations in eastern Syria linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, the Pentagon said, in retaliation for a slew of drone and missile attacks against U.S. bases and personnel in the region that began early last week. https://tinyurl.com/ymjox95z U.S. Large-scale Military Presence. The U.S.Continue reading “Sparks of Iran-U.S. Conflict”
The U.S. Debt Ceiling Sparks Global Concerns.
“The IMF warned of negative consequences to the global economy if US leadership is unable to resolve its political impasse over negotiations to extend the debt ceiling.” https://mediacenter.imf.org/news/imf-briefing-us-debt-ceiling—g7/s/4aed5dc0-44e2-4d68-a51b-0c072c3347c8 The Debt Ceiling is the maximum amount the U.S. Government can borrow to meet its financial obligations. “The U.S. government’s deadline to raise the $31.4 trillion debtContinue reading “The U.S. Debt Ceiling Sparks Global Concerns.”
FBI ‘In the Line of Duty.’
FBI whistleblowers to testify on harsh retaliation from the bureau, ‘weaponization’ of the clearance process.’ FBI Whistleblowers Testify before Weaponization Committee. FBI Whistleblower Marcus Allen FBI Whistleblower Marcus Allen says the FBI retaliated against him and suspended his security clearance. https://judiciary.house.gov/committee-activity/hearings/hearing-weaponization-federal-government-2 Tristan Leavitt, President of Empower Oversight, Tristan Leavitt talks about retaliation against FBI Whistleblowers.Continue reading “FBI ‘In the Line of Duty.’”
NYC, Migrants Asylum Seekers
“Migrant families have been moved out of P.S. 188 in Coney Island, according to Councilmember Justin Brannan. Parents and officials also report that the gym from P.S. 172 in Sunset Park is being returned to students.” https://pix11.com/news/local-news/nyc-scraps-housing-migrants-in-brooklyn-school-gym-amid-backlash/ New York City Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Anne Williams-Isom held a briefing on New York City’sContinue reading “NYC, Migrants Asylum Seekers”
Mayors’ Migrants State of Emergency.
Coexistence “At least six more Big Apple schools are set to start temporarily housing migrants in their gyms, prompting all hell to break loose Monday among parents frantic over safety and potential learning disruptions.” https://nypost.com/2023/05/15/parents-outraged-as-6-more-nyc-schools-to-house-migrants-in-gyms/amp/ NY Citizens’ migration frustration. “Adams maintained that the city has not yet become so inundated with migrants that they need toContinue reading “Mayors’ Migrants State of Emergency.”
“The 1954 Brown vs. Board of Education.”
“On May 17, 1954, lawyer Thurgood Marshall scored a landmark victory as the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional.” U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Thurgood Marshall. Thurgood Marshall (July 2, 1908 – January 24, 1993) was an American civil rights lawyer and jurist who served as an associate justice of the SupremeContinue reading ““The 1954 Brown vs. Board of Education.””
Mayor Lori Lightfoot passes the Mayoral torchlight.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Today is a big day for Chicago residents as Mayor Lori Lightfoot passes the torch to the new Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson. Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson. When Chicago’s 57th Mayor Brandon Johnson enters office he will take upon the city’s Public Safety crime crisis and the overwhelming number of migrants transported to Chicago whichContinue reading “Mayor Lori Lightfoot passes the Mayoral torchlight.”
Russian Military Helicopter Crashes.
Times Now: “Two Russian pilots were killed in a Russian Mi-28 attack helicopter crash in Crimea. The Russian defense ministry said that the reason for the crash could be an equipment failure. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the crash.”
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