Day: December 21, 2023

Fetterman says progressives are ‘hoping that I die’ after rejecting purity tests on immigration, the border

2:51 pm December 21, 2023

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., continued to distance himself from the far-left wing of his party, telling the New York Times he no longer considers himself a “progressive.” The freshman U.S. Senator has angered progressives with his outspoken support for Israel and a secure border in the past few months. The Democrat said he’s not interested […]

Harris says US will land ‘international astronaut’ on the moon by the end of the decade

2:49 pm December 21, 2023

Vice President Kamala Harris announced Wednesday that the United States will land an “international astronaut” along with Americans on the moon by the end of the decade. Speaking at the third convening of the U.S. National Space Council under the Biden administration, Harris addressed the “importance of international collaboration on human space exploration,” noting how […]

Rising threat of porch piracy: What to know as package thefts surge amid holiday shopping season

2:38 pm December 21, 2023

You found the perfect holiday gift online. You ordered it. A notification arrived on your phone, showing the package had arrived. But when you open your doors, the parcel is nowhere to be found. If this has happened to you, then count yourself among the unlucky group of shoppers who fall victim to package thefts […]

Oregon appeals court invalidates state climate protection program rules

2:37 pm December 21, 2023

A state appeals court in Oregon decided late Wednesday that the rules for a program designed to limit and drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel companies are invalid. The program, started in 2022, is one of the strongest climate programs in the nation. State environmental officials said the court’s decision hinges on an […]

Kansas City area man enters plea in Russian aviation export case

2:14 pm December 21, 2023

A Kansas City-area man pleaded not guilty Wednesday to federal criminal charges accusing him of conspiring with a business partner to illegally export aviation-related technology to Russia, even after its invasion of Ukraine. Douglas Edward Robertson’s plea to 26 criminal counts came a day after his business partner, Cyril Gregory Buyanovsky, pleaded guilty to two […]