A Maryland congressman announced Wednesday that he has deactivated his official congressional and campaign Facebook and Instagram accounts until their parent company and Congress make substantial reforms to protect children, health and democratic values.… Continue Reading
Gen. Milley calls Chinese weapon test ‘very concerning’
WASHINGTON (AP) — China recently conducted a “very concerning” test of a hypersonic weapon system as part of its aggressive advance in space and military technologies, the top U.S. military officer says… Continue Reading
United States issues its 1st passport with ‘X’ gender marker
DENVER (AP) — The United States has issued its first passport with an “X” gender designation — a milestone in the recognition of the rights of people who don’t identify as male or female — and expects to be able to offer the option more broadly next year, the State Department said Wednesday. The U.S.…… Continue Reading
O’Connor & Company 10.27.21 / Cal Thomas, Loudoun Dad Michael Rivera, Sean Spicer, Dr. Marty Makary, Amber Athey
Trump could get big ‘bonus’ shares in new social media firm
Donald Trump’s social media company will get tens of millions in special bonus shares in a new publicly traded entity if it performs well, handing the former president possibly billions of dollars in paper wealth … Continue Reading
Virginia House Democrats aim to protect their majority
Democratic control of Virginia state government over the past two years has allowed lawmakers to dramatically reshape public policy with legislation reforming the criminal justice system, loosening abortion restrictions and expanding voting access… Continue Reading
Senate confirms Cindy McCain, Jeff Flake to ambassador posts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed two prominent anti-Trump Republicans to serve in the Biden administration on Tuesday with former Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona approved to serve as the ambassador to Turkey and Cindy McCain, the wife of the late Sen. John McCain, approved to serve as the ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture.… Continue Reading
US, China sparring over Taiwan heats up anew
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and China are stepping up their war of words over Taiwan in a long-simmering dispute that has significant implications for the power dynamic in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.… Continue Reading
Potential legal woes mount after ‘Rust’ shooting tragedy
Experts predict a tremendous legal fallout from the tragedy, definitely in civil lawsuits and potentially in criminal charges. In addition to Baldwin… Continue Reading
Finance reports show Youngkin with lead in cash on hand
During the first three weeks of October, Republican candidate for Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin outraised Democrat Terry McAuliffe, while McAuliffe outspent Youngkin… Continue Reading
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