Day: October 9, 2023

Kenya’s high court temporarily blocks deployment of security forces abroad amid constitutional challenge

6:55 pm October 9, 2023

Kenya’s high court temporarily barred on Monday deployment of the country’s security forces to other countries for two weeks until a case filed by a local politician challenging such action as unconstitutional is looked into. This came after Kenya agreed to lead a multi-national force to combat gang violence in Haiti following a United Nations […]

Jordan creeps ahead of Scalise in public House GOP support before speaker vote Wednesday

6:16 pm October 9, 2023

House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, is currently leading Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., in public endorsements in what’s still a tight race for the next House speaker. Jordan and Scalise are the only two formally declared candidates in the race. House Republicans are huddling behind closed doors on Monday evening before holding a speakership […]

White House says Biden won’t speak Monday despite American deaths in Israel

6:06 pm October 9, 2023

The White House announced Monday that President Biden is not expected to speak or appear in public for the rest of the day, despite the State Department confirming nine American deaths from Hamas’ attacks on Israel. As of 11:46 a.m. ET, the White House called a press lid, indicating that they do not expect Biden […]

Pilot dies in New Hampshire after helicopter crashes shortly after takeoff

5:55 pm October 9, 2023

A helicopter crashed in the woods shortly after taking off in Croydon, New Hampshire, killing the pilot, the only person on board, authorities said. The craft was reported as missing for at least several hours. The helicopter had taken off at about 7:30 p.m. Sunday, but the pilot, who was working for JBI Helicopter Services, […]

California Gov. Newsom vetoes bill that would have limited insulin prices

5:52 pm October 9, 2023

Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have stopped insurance companies from charging more than $35 for insulin. The bill would have banned health plans and disability insurance policies from imposing any out-of-pocket expenses on insulin prescription drugs above $35 for a 30-day supply. That would have included deductibles and co-pays. Newsom, a […]