Day: January 31, 2024

Biden issues disaster declaration for December storm that battered Maine

9:57 pm January 31, 2024

President Joe Biden has issued a federal disaster declaration for extensive damage caused by a massive wind and rainstorm in Maine in December, the first of three storms to pummel the state, Democratic Gov. Janet Mills announced Wednesday. DESPITE LEWISTON SHOOTING, FLOODS, MAINE ‘GETTING STRONGER EVERY DAY,’ GOV. MILLS SAYS The president’s action frees up […]

Trump swipes at Biden’s demand for legislation to secure the border: ‘I didn’t have a bill’

9:46 pm January 31, 2024

Former President Trump took an apparent swipe at President Biden amid White House calls for a border security deal that he “didn’t have a bill” when his administration had “the most secure border in history.” Trump’s comments Wednesday came after Biden earlier this week claimed he had done everything he could do to secure the […]

Rumors that Ukraine’s top commander may be dismissed expose rifts in Ukraine top brass

9:13 pm January 31, 2024

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Rifts within Ukraine’s top leadership have burst into the open following swirling rumors that the country’s top military chief will be dismissed amid reported tensions with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The rumors that Valerii Zaluzhnyi would be sacked were denied by Zelenskyy’s office and the Defense Ministry this week and the immensely […]

White House promises retaliation against Iran proxy group: ‘The first thing you see won’t be the last’

9:11 pm January 31, 2024

White House national security spokesman John Kirby reiterated Wednesday that the U.S. will respond after three American soldiers were killed in a drone attack by an Iran-backed proxy group. President Biden on Tuesday blamed Iran for providing weapons to the militant groups that perpetuated the attack and said he had decided how to respond but […]

Seahawks hiring Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald as next head coach: reports

9:09 pm January 31, 2024

The Seattle Seahawks were one of two remaining NFL teams with a head coaching vacancy. But it now appears the franchise has found its next leader. The Seahawks will hire Mike Macdonald as the team’s next head coach, according to multiple reports. Macdonald spent the past two seasons as the Baltimore Ravens’ defensive coordinator. The […]