Day: December 27, 2023

Mayorkas, Blinken to meet with Mexican president to talk migrant crisis amid massive numbers, new caravan

4:41 pm December 27, 2023

Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas are meeting with Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Wednesday to discuss the “unprecedented” migration in the hemisphere just as migrant numbers are breaking records in the U.S. and a new caravan is moving north. Blinken is traveling to Mexico City, where he […]

Chiefs’ Rashee Rice tosses Raiders player’s mouthpiece during in-game incident

4:17 pm December 27, 2023

Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Rashee Rice came under scrutiny on Monday over his interaction with Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones during their 20-14 loss. The incident occurred with under 5 minutes to play in the first half. Jones was talking to some of the Chiefs players when he pushed Rice in the […]

Poland’s president clashes with new government over funding and control of media

4:10 pm December 27, 2023

Poland’s political battle over state media continued Wednesday as the president filed a revised spending bill in defiance of the new pro-European Union government ‘s goal of freeing the media from political control. President Andrzej Duda, an ally of the previous right-wing government, had vetoed the new government’s bill that provided $762 million for the […]

US ambassador praises Japan’s military overhaul, allowing export of Patriot missiles

4:09 pm December 27, 2023

U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel praised Japan’s contribution to drastic “reform and modernization” of their alliance, particularly its military capability and spending, as well as a decision to allow Japanese-made Patriot guided missiles to be shipped to the United States to make up for its decreasing inventory. In a meeting with Japanese Defense Minister […]

Kamala Harris roasted for Christmas pic: ‘Is that another gas stove?’

4:01 pm December 27, 2023

Vice President Kamala Harris faced criticism online this week after sharing a picture of her and second gentleman Doug Emhoff posing next to a gas stove despite the Biden administration’s proposal earlier this year to limit use of the appliance. “Merry Christmas to all. May your day be filled with love, family, and good food,” […]