Autoworkers strike expands again with walkout at GM SUV plant

in Arlington On the evening of April 1, 2021, about 4,000 autoworkers at the General Motors SUV plant in Arlington, Texas, went on strike after rejecting a proposed three-year deal with the company. The plant is the largest SUV-making facility in the world, and produces the vehicles sold under the Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC brands. […]Read More

UN accused of ‘blood libel’ against Israel, latest in long

The United Nations has been accused of “blood libel” against Israel in its recent report alleging that Israel was guilty of war crimes in its response to Hamas during the 2014 Gaza War. The accusation comes from Israel’s ambassador to the UN Danny Danon, who argued that the report was biased against Israel and used […]Read More

Mike Pence suspends his struggling 2024 campaign

Vice President Mike Pence has suspended his potentially struggling 2024 presidential campaign, citing a lack of time and resources due to his responsibilities as vice president. In a statement, Pence said that he has “greatly appreciated the support of those who have considered me for the highest office in the land” but that it would […]Read More

Prosecutors in Sam Bankman-Fried trial compare defense argument to ‘Dumb

Prosecutors in the Sam Bankman-Fried trial have compared the defense’s argument to the movie “Dumb and Dumber” in response to a motion to dismiss criminal charges against the tech entrepreneur. The prosecutors claimed that the defense’s position was “fatally flawed” and argued that the defense was relying on similar misconceptions to the ones featured in […]Read More

Speaker Johnson: Biden engaging in ‘cover-up’ of role in Hunter

Speaker Johnson’s remarks are part of an ongoing effort by President Donald Trump and members of the GOP to pressure Joe Biden into releasing more information about his son, Hunter, and his business dealings in Ukraine. There have been allegations of wrong-doing on both sides, but so far there has been no evidence of any […]Read More

GOP rebels’ faith in Speaker Johnson on spending fight could

House Freedom Caucus leaders have expressed newfound faith in Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s ability to deal with a looming government shutdown over a contentious spending issue, standing by the speaker in contrast to their past criticism. Caucus chairman Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) and others have acknowledged that Pelosi has been working hard to reach a compromise […]Read More

Israel is at war with Hamas. Here’s what to know

about the recent escalation 1. In recent weeks, tensions between Israel and Hamas have increased significantly, culminating in a series of violent exchanges and airstrikes that began on May 10. 2. The violence sparked after weeks of tension over a court case involving the potential eviction of several Palestinian families from East Jerusalem. 3. Since […]Read More

Abortion bans and anti-LGBTQ laws are complicating business travel

Business travel can be complicated by the existence of abortion bans and anti-LGBTQ laws in certain countries. For example, when travel to these countries, business travelers must be aware of local laws and customs, andshould ensure they do not unintentionally violate any laws or customs. This can include refraining from making public displays of affection […]Read More

‘I’m the longshot’: Dean Phillips embraces underdog role in shaky

Dean Phillips, the first-time Democratic candidate running for Joe Biden’s old seat in the U.S. Senate, isn’t afraid to embrace his underdog status. At an event this month in a tony community center in the Minneapolis suburb of St. Louis Park, Phillips framed the race against Republican incumbent Sen. Amy Klobuchar as a “David-versus-Goliath” scenario. […]Read More