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‘Paranoid delusion’: Beijing fumes as US Senate passes massive anti-China tech bill

The foreign affairs committee of the National People’s Congress, China’s parliament, blasted the new US legislation on Wednesday, accusing Washington…

3 years ago

Senate passes bill to declassify intel on Covid-19 origins as US & China lock horns over theory that virus is man-made

Sponsored by Senators Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Mike Braun (R-IN), the bill gives the Office of the Director of National…

3 years ago

As Trump’s withdrawal date passes, Taliban warn they may ‘take action’ against US troops in Afghanistan

Saturday marked Trump’s planned withdrawal date from Afghanistan, which the former US leader announced last year. With Biden pledging to…

3 years ago

Florida passes law to impose hefty fines on tech giants that deplatform politicians

Under SB 7072, tech giants like Facebook and Twitter will be prohibited from “permanently” blacklisting a candidate running for political…

3 years ago

N-ice! New Russian passenger jet passes tests in freezing conditions (VIDEO)

The aircraft successfully completed certification tests under natural icing conditions in northern Russia, its manufacturer Irkut Corporation, part of United…

3 years ago

US Congress passes long-awaited $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief bill, Biden to sign it by end of week

The final vote on Wednesday saw 220 representatives in favor and 211 opposed, breaking mostly along party lines. Republicans who…

3 years ago

South Dakota passes bill banning biological males from participating in female sports to mark Women’s Day

“We're celebrating International Women's Day by defending women's sports,” Noem said Monday on Twitter, minutes after the South Dakota Senate…

3 years ago

Senate passes $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill after marathon session

The bill passed by 50 votes to 49 on Saturday, wrapping up a day-long session of amendments and debate. Every…

3 years ago

Tough night shift: Senate passes an amendment to Covid bill… just to vote on an almost identical one later

The Senate voted on Friday night against adjourning business until Saturday morning, ensuring that senators would stay on Capitol Hill…

3 years ago

Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package narrowly passes US House, $1,400 stimulus checks included

President Joe Biden’s relief package, known as the American Rescue Plan, was passed by the House early on Saturday in…

3 years ago