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U.S. vigils planned in support of Canadian pastor arrested for encouraging truckers’ blockade

Supporters of a Canadian pastor who was jailed after speaking to truckers protesting against COVID restrictions are planning to hold vigils at Canadian consulates throughout the U.S. on Tuesday.

February 15, 2022

Trump warns COVID mandates creating ‘tinderbox’ in U.S.

Former President Donald Trump on Saturday warned of a U.S. "tinderbox" as protests against COVID-19 restrictions inspired by the "Freedom Convoy" take root outside of Canada and may soon be a reality on America's roadways.

February 12, 2022

COVID protests converge on Paris

A convoy of demonstrators protesting COVID-19 restrictions has converged on Paris from nearby cities despite police warnings against entering the capital.

February 12, 2022

Pentagon pulls U.S. troops out of Ukraine

The Pentagon has ordered U.S. military advisers stationed in Ukraine to depart as the Biden administration warns that a Russian invasion of the country is increasingly imminent.

February 12, 2022

Canadian police move in to clear Ambassador Bridge

Canadian police have begun enforcing a recent order to end the 5-day-old blockade of the Ambassador Bridge on the U.S.-Canada border.

February 12, 2022

Afghan evacuation nonprofit preps for potential rescue operation in Ukraine

A U.S. nonprofit aiding in the evacuation of U.S. citizens and refugees from Afghanistan is preparing to assist with potential rescue operations in Ukraine as tensions with Russia continue to rise.

February 11, 2022

Republican lawmakers fear new terrorism bulletin another step in Biden’s march toward police state

Republican lawmakers say the Department of Homeland Security warning of "the proliferation of false or misleading narratives" in its latest terrorism threat advisory bulletin is a state-sponsored threat to free speech.

February 11, 2022

Jan. 6 committee subpoenas Trump economic aide Peter Navarro

The House committee investigating last year's Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol on Wednesday subpoenaed former Trump White House trade advisor Peter Navarro to question him over his role in efforts to delay the certification of the presidential election.

February 9, 2022

Republicans refuse to let Democrats off the hook as lawmakers reframe messaging amid surging crime

Skyrocketing crime in cities nationwide was the focus of heated election-year rhetoric in Congress on Wednesday, as Republicans blamed Democrats for efforts to defund the police, while Democratic lawmakers made a pitch for law-and-order initiatives.

February 9, 2022

Ted Cruz praises Canadian truckers, rips GoFundMe for pulling plug on fundraiser

Sen. Ted Cruz on Wednesday lauded the Canadian "Freedom Convoy" protesting vaccine mandates and reiterated his call for an investigation into crowdfunding platform GoFundMe for canceling fundraising efforts to support the truckers.

February 9, 2022

In costliest U.S. fight, little cash goes to actually fight COVID-19

Congress has approved about $6 trillion for the fight against COVID-19, or more than it spent to defeat Nazi Germany and imperial Japan in World War II.

February 9, 2022

McConnell calls Jan. 6 a ‘violent insurrection,’ pushes back on RNC censure

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday called last year's attack on the Capitol a "violent insurrection," and pushed back on the Republican National Committee's censure of Republicans on the House Jan. 6. Committee.

February 8, 2022

Jewish leaders urge Congress to boost security grants amid uptick in threat to synagogues, community

The Texas rabbi held at gunpoint along with three members of his synagogue in an 11-hour standoff last month is calling on Congress to increase government grants to provide security training and resources to religious organizations at high risk of terrorist attacks.

February 8, 2022

Biden restores Iran sanctions waiver in scramble to return to nuke deal

President Biden has restored sanctions waivers allowing for certain countries to participate in Iranian civil nuclear projects as the administration presses forward on talks to salvage the Obama-era Iran nuclear deal.

February 5, 2022

Navy SEAL candidate dies, another hospitalized after grueling Hell Week training

One Navy sailor died and another was hospitalized Friday after completing the grueling "Hell Week" capping the initial phase of training to become a Navy SEAL.

February 5, 2022

McCaul runs campaign ad blasting Beijing Olympics

Rep. Michael T. McCaul has launched an ad campaign highlighting abuses carried out by the Chinese Communist Party set to run alongside coverage of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing.

February 5, 2022

One person killed, four injured in shooting near Virginia Tech

One person is dead and four others were injured in a shooting near Virginia Tech's campus.

February 5, 2022

Trump fires back at Pence over election remarks

Former President Donald Trump won't budge on his claim that former Vice President Mike Pence could have overturned the 2020 presidential election, despite Mr. Pence calling the assertion "wrong" and "un-American."

February 5, 2022

Pence says Trump was wrong to claim he could overturn 2020 election results

Former Vice President Mike Pence said Friday that former President Donald Trump is "wrong" to claim that Mr. Pence could have overturned the 2020 presidential election during the certification of the Electoral College results in Congress.

February 4, 2022

House passes Dems’ sweeping China competition bill, sets up showdown with Senate

The House on Friday passed its version of sweeping legislation aimed at bolstering U.S. competition with China, marking a culmination of months of negotiations that Republicans say did not include them.

February 4, 2022