Melinda Davies, Author at News Addicts

05 Jul

A Brief History of Illegal Drugs Being Found at the White House

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It seems that President Joe Biden isn’t the first Democrat in the Oval Office with cocaine-related occurrences reported at the White House, based on historical accounts of prior administrations. Presidential histories for Clinton, Roosevelt, and John F. Kennedy also include instances of illicit drugs, including cocaine, surfacing during their tenures.…

05 Jul

Democrats Once Again Call for Packing Supreme Court After Historic Rulings

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Democrats are ramping up calls for Supreme Court reforms after end-of-term rulings that undermined left-wing policies like race-based college admissions and student loan forgiveness. The Congressional Progressive Caucus, which includes over 100 lawmakers, called for expanding the Supreme Court over the weekend. Democratic members of congress also amplified calls for reforms such…

05 Jul

Democratic Governor Signs Onto Bill That Defunds University System’s DEI Initiatives

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Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed a two-year budget Wednesday that defunds the state university’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. In June, state Republican lawmakers announced that they would be cutting $32 million allotted to the University of Wisconsin for DEI initiatives from the state’s 2023-25 budget. Evers previously threatened to…

05 Jul

‘Historic’ Court Ruling Restricts Federal Government’s Internet Censorship Powers

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In a historic move that could reshape the dynamics between the U.S. government, social media companies, and First Amendment rights, U.S. Federal Judge Terry A. Doughty has issued a sweeping preliminary injunction that bars certain government officials from discussing “protected speech” with major social media firms. Stemming from a lawsuit…

04 Jul

Biden Aide Accused of Mishandling Classified Documents, Stripped of Security Clearance

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Republican senators, including Rep. Michael McCaul, and the House Foreign Affairs Committee are spearheading efforts to obtain answers regarding allegations of mishandling classified documents by the Biden administration’s special envoy for Iran. Robert Malley, President Biden’s special envoy for Iran, has had his security clearance revoked and has been placed…

04 Jul

The White Was Evacuated Over Substance Now Believed to Be Cocaine

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The White House grounds were evacuated on Sunday due to the discovery of an “unknown item” by the U.S. Secret Service (USSS). On Tuesday, according to two officials familiar with the matter and an audio recording of a dispatch from a D.C. fire crew, a preliminary test indicated that the…

03 Jul

House Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2024 Proposes Major Changes to US Funding

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The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations is advocating for major changes to the nation’s funding programs in its budget proposal for fiscal year 2024. The proposal is part of the committee’s efforts to reduce spending on low-priority activities and programs. The proposed bill also includes restrictions on funding…

03 Jul

Israel Conducts Largest Air Offensive in West Bank in Almost Two Decades

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Israel has launched significant air strikes on the West Bank, accompanied by ground troops, targeting armed militants in the Jenin refugee camp. The operation, which began early Monday, involved drone-fired missiles and focused on militant targets within the camp, as reported by the New York Times. At least eight Palestinians…

03 Jul

President Biden Announces New Student Loan Relief Plan in Wake of Supreme Court Ruling

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President Joe Biden has unveiled new measures to address a recent Supreme Court decision and provide assistance to student loan borrowers. During his remarks at the White House, Biden expressed his disagreement with the Supreme Court’s ruling on student loans and criticized Republicans for opposing relief for working and middle-class…

01 Jul

Biden Unveils Alternative Strategy Following Supreme Court’s Rejection of Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

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After the Supreme Court rejected his student-loan forgiveness plan, President Biden promptly presented an alternative. On Friday, he declared his aim to introduce a new student debt-relief initiative rooted in the Higher Education Act of 1965. “Today’s decision has closed one path. Now we’re going to pursue another,” Biden stated…