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WEX MIN: Passengers of missing Titanic sub dead, Biden and Modi face human rights questions
OceanGate says the 5 passengers aboard the missing titanic submarine are dead. Five pieces of the titan sub have been found including the porthole window, rear cover and landing frame. Due to the unforgiving and catastrophic nature of the implosion the bodies may never be found.
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) has demanded Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) hold a Senate hearing into Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm's recent confession she misled the upper chamber about her stock ownership.
President Biden and Prime Minister Modi were asked tough questions about human rights and democracy during a joint press conference at the White House.
June 22, 2023 07:09 PM
WEX MIN: Passengers of missing Titanic sub dead, Biden and Modi face human rights questions
June 22, 2023 07:09 PM | 1:26
WEX MIN: Passengers of missing Titanic sub dead, Biden and Modi face human rights questions
OceanGate says the 5 passengers aboard the missing titanic submarine are dead. Five pieces of the titan sub have been found including the porthole window, rear cover and landing frame. Due to the unforgiving and catastrophic nature of the implosion the bodies may never be found.
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) has demanded Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) hold a Senate hearing into Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm's recent confession she misled the upper chamber about her stock ownership.
President Biden and Prime Minister Modi were asked tough questions about human rights and democracy during a joint press conference at the White House.
June 22, 2023 07:09 PM
Military Generation Z recruiting woes worsened by TikTok ban and Big Tech competition
June 22, 2023 07:08 PM | 1:55
Military Generation Z recruiting woes worsened by TikTok ban and Big Tech competition
The U.S. military is seeking to attract the youngest generation to enlist, but technology troubles have hampered the Department of Defense's ability to recruit effectively.
A ban on TikTok from government and military devices has limited the department's utilization of the growing platform popularized by Generation Z, with an estimated 64 million users between the ages of 16-34 in the United States. And lagging pay in the military can't keep pace with the prospect of technology sector opportunities that younger people seek out.
June 22, 2023 07:08 PM
AOC and 'Squad' Democrats planning to skip speech from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
June 22, 2023 07:08 PM | 2:13
AOC and 'Squad' Democrats planning to skip speech from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Several progressive Democrats from the "Squad" are boycotting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to a joint session of Congress on Thursday as human rights organizations continue to condemn India's treatment of minorities and political opponents.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) tweeted on Wednesday afternoon that she would "encourage my colleagues who stand for pluralism, tolerance, and freedom of the press to join me in doing the same."
June 22, 2023 07:08 PM
Titanic missing sub: Coast Guard says 'debris field' found in search area
June 22, 2023 07:08 PM | 1:58
Titanic missing sub: Coast Guard says 'debris field' found in search area
The Coast Guard announced Thursday that a debris field was discovered in the area where rescue crews have been searching for the missing tourist submarine.
The debris field was discovered by a remotely operated vehicle near the Titanic. The discovery comes after days of searching for the sub, which first went missing on Sunday.
June 22, 2023 07:08 PM
Biden's climate agenda dreams collide with military realities
June 22, 2023 07:08 PM | 2:36
Biden's climate agenda dreams collide with military realities
President Joe Biden wants to overhaul the Pentagon ’s infrastructure to go green within the next few decades.
Those goals could be difficult and costly to make a reality.
The Defense Department requested more than $5 billion for climate policies in its budget for the next fiscal year, a major increase from the $3 billion it asked for the previous year.
June 22, 2023 07:08 PM
House censures Adam Schiff & TikTok says some data is stored in China
June 22, 2023 07:08 PM | 3:01
House censures Adam Schiff & TikTok says some data is stored in China
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House voted to censure Rep. Adam Schiff for pushing the theory that former President Donald Trump colluded with Russia in the 2016 election. Gov. Ron DeSantis and Gov. Newsom trade barbs and TikTok has now told Congress that says some data is in fact stored in China.
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June 22, 2023 07:08 PM
Biden administration declines Supreme Court appeal for transgender surgery mandate
June 22, 2023 07:08 PM | 1:24
Biden administration declines Supreme Court appeal for transgender surgery mandate
The Biden administration has declined to seek Supreme Court intervention on its requirement that healthcare organizations perform and cover transgender procedures.
For the second time, the federal government has decided not to pursue a high court review for unfavorable decisions on its mandate that would have forced doctors to prescribe cross-sex hormones and puberty blockers, as well as perform genital mutilation surgeries, against their conscience.
June 22, 2023 07:08 PM
Three takeaways from Virginia 2023 primary that signal tough 2024 battle
June 22, 2023 07:08 PM | 1:42
Three takeaways from Virginia 2023 primary that signal tough 2024 battle
Virginia's 2023 primary election sets up the state for a party showdown in 2024 because both Democrats and Republicans believe they have a viable path to wrestle control away from each other and take over the legislature.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) and his Republican allies are pouring large amounts of resources in the form of donations and ad campaigns blasting Democrats on everything from crime to the economy. On the other side, Democrats are leaning on social issues such as abortion and major donations to gain back the seats lost to the GOP in 2021.
June 22, 2023 07:08 PM
WEX MIN: Schiff censure is “badge of honor,” TikTok data stored in China, 73% disapprove Biden border
June 21, 2023 05:54 PM | 1:14
WEX MIN: Schiff censure is “badge of honor,” TikTok data stored in China, 73% disapprove Biden border
The House advanced a motion to censure Rep. Adam Schiff, seeking to condemn the California lawmaker for his claims of collusion between Russia and Trump. The move could come back to haunt Schiff as he runs to replace retiring Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
TikTok is acknowledging some Americans' data are stored in China contradicting prior statements made by the company's CEO under oath to congress.
Nearly three fourths of Americans believe the U-S is doing a 'bad' job on the border under Biden administration. The Pew research survey found views on the government's ability to manage the border have worsened during Biden’s first two years in office, with negative ratings increasing from 68% to 73%.
June 21, 2023 05:54 PM
Missing Titanic submarine: Vessel plagued by concerns about possibly 'catastrophic' technical issues before it disappeared
June 21, 2023 05:54 PM | 2:36
Missing Titanic submarine: Vessel plagued by concerns about possibly 'catastrophic' technical issues before it disappeared
The tourist submarine that went missing while surveying the wreck of the Titanic was the subject of concerns from experts and observers over its design and lack of certification by any kind of marine regulatory body.
Titan, a Cyclops-class manned submersible, was designed and built by OceanGate, Inc., for "site survey and inspection, research and data collection, film and media production, and deep sea testing of hardware and software," according to the company. While it has been touted by the company as a state-of-the-art machine, experts and observers expressed concerns about several technical features.
June 21, 2023 05:54 PM
John Durham testimony FBI's treatment of Hillary Clinton under microscope at Durham hearing
June 21, 2023 05:54 PM | 3:26
John Durham testimony FBI's treatment of Hillary Clinton under microscope at Durham hearing
A House Judiciary Committee hearing focused on the FBI’s treatment of Donald Trump paid considerable attention to his former rival, Hillary Clinton.
The hearing on Wednesday featured former Special Counsel John Durham as the sole witness on his report, released last month, about the origins of the Russia collusion investigation that began in 2016.
June 21, 2023 05:54 PM
Alito preemptively rebuts ProPublica article report on disclosures
June 21, 2023 05:54 PM | 1:40
Alito preemptively rebuts ProPublica article report on disclosures
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito preemptively rebutted claims made in a report alleging he failed to disclose a fishing vacation from a hedge fund billionaire despite the man appearing before the court in a number of cases years later.
The report from ProPublica alleges that billionaire Paul Singer appeared before the Supreme Court several times, including in a 2014 case where the court ruled in favor of his hedge fund in a dispute against Argentina in a 7-1 decision. Alito defended himself against these accusations hours before the report was posted, in an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal.
June 21, 2023 05:54 PM
Chinese military and intelligence activities in Cuba cause US 'deep concern'
June 21, 2023 02:47 PM | 1:46
Chinese military and intelligence activities in Cuba cause US 'deep concern'
The United States has “deep concerns” about China’s intelligence and military activities in the Western Hemisphere, according to Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
The Chinese Communist Party has a surveillance facility in Cuba about 100 miles off Florida’s coast, the Biden administration acknowledged earlier this month, while the two countries are negotiating the establishment of a new joint military base, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.
June 21, 2023 02:47 PM
Eight unanswered questions ahead of the Durham hearing
June 21, 2023 02:47 PM | 2:15
Eight unanswered questions ahead of the Durham hearing
The findings revealed the FBI never had any evidence of collusion between Russia and the Trump campaign and that the Justice Department continued to pursue invasive surveillance measures after months of coming up empty.
But the report also left many questions unanswered, and House Republicans are likely to press Durham for more answers during the hearing on Wednesday.
June 21, 2023 02:47 PM
WEX MIN: Hunter Biden plea, reaction from DeSantis, Trump and Biden
June 20, 2023 04:15 PM | 1:05
WEX MIN: Hunter Biden plea, reaction from DeSantis, Trump and Biden
Here is what we covered today on the WEX MIN:
Hunter Biden plea: McCarthy says deal may 'enhance' House investigations
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/mccarthy-says-hunter-biden-plea-deal-wont-detract-houses-investigations
Hunter Biden plea: DeSantis slams 'sweetheart deal' as double standard
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/desantis-hunter-biden-plea-sweetheart-deal
Biden supports son Hunter after he reaches plea deal over federal charges
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/joe-biden-supports-hunter-biden-plea-deal-federal-charges
June 20, 2023 04:15 PM
Obesity changes brain chemistry: What new research means for healthcare
June 20, 2023 04:15 PM | 1:42
Obesity changes brain chemistry: What new research means for healthcare
Obesity may permanently change the way the human brain reacts to food intake, according to new medical data, prompting some physicians and public health experts to call for insurers to cover medications for obesity.
Over 42% of U.S. adults have been diagnosed with obesity, and nearly 31% of adults are medically overweight, according to the National Institutes of Health. Obesity has also been rising consistently in adults, children, and teenagers since 2000.
June 20, 2023 04:15 PM
Donald Trump trial: Classified documents hearing set one week before first GOP debate
June 20, 2023 04:15 PM | 1:46
Donald Trump trial: Classified documents hearing set one week before first GOP debate
Judge Aileen Cannon has set the first court date for former President Donald Trump's classified documents trial, a little over a week before the first GOP primary debate.
The case in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida will begin Aug. 14, 2023, per a court filing on Tuesday.
June 20, 2023 04:15 PM
Missing Titanic sub: What we know so far about the search-and-rescue effort
June 20, 2023 04:15 PM | 2:48
Missing Titanic sub: What we know so far about the search-and-rescue effort
A submarine vessel exploring the wreckage of the Titanic passenger liner went missing after losing contact with a research vessel that remained on the surface.
Five passengers are inside the submarine, which search-and-rescue operators said may hold enough oxygen for them to survive roughly three to four days inside. However, the depth of the Titanic’s location may make it difficult to locate the missing submersible as rescue vessels may not be able to dive that far.
June 20, 2023 04:15 PM
Hunter Biden will plead guilty to federal tax charges
June 20, 2023 04:15 PM | 1:22
Hunter Biden will plead guilty to federal tax charges
President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden has reached a deal on federal charges related to tax crimes and the illegal purchase of a handgun while he was an illicit drug user, the Justice Department wrote in a court filing Tuesday.
The president's son has agreed to plead guilty to two counts of "willful failure to pay" his federal income taxes, and the Justice Department said Hunter Biden will be entering a "Pretrial Diversion Agreement" pertaining to possession of a firearm "by a person who is an unlawful user of or addicted to a controlled substance," according to the filing.
June 20, 2023 04:15 PM
Trump on why he kept classified documents & Grim update on missing Titanic submersible
June 20, 2023 04:15 PM | 3:03
Trump on why he kept classified documents & Grim update on missing Titanic submersible
Former President Donald Trump has defended keeping boxes of classified documents saying he needed time to sort through them. President Joe Biden is set to meet with a group of AI experts in California.
June 20, 2023 04:15 PM
Kim Foxx stepping away: Who is lining up to become the next Cook County state's attorney?
June 20, 2023 04:15 PM | 2:03
Kim Foxx stepping away: Who is lining up to become the next Cook County state's attorney?
With Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx stepping down after her term ends, eyes are turning to both parties to see which candidates will enter the race to secure one of Illinois's top criminal justice positions following years of criticism and pushback.
Foxx announced in April that she would not be seeking another term, marking the end of her eight years in office. She was praised for her slew of systemic reforms to the criminal justice system, but she also faced heavy criticism from opponents who perceived her prosecutorial policies as too soft on crime.
June 20, 2023 04:15 PM
WEX MIN: DA Alvin Bragg sued, countries that hate America, Book bans “castrating” children
June 19, 2023 06:07 PM | 1:14
WEX MIN: DA Alvin Bragg sued, countries that hate America, Book bans “castrating” children
Here is what we covered today on the WEX MIN:
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg sued by Heritage Foundation to release Trump case records
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/heritage-foundation-sues-alvin-bragg
Haley vows to 'no longer give money to countries that hate America' as president
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/haley-money-countries-hate-america-president
'Book bans' are 'castrating' children, but actual castration is 'gender-affirming care'
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/community-family/book-bans-are-castrating-children-but-actual-castration-is-gender-affirming-care
June 19, 2023 06:07 PM
China maintains threat of 'unintentional conflict' despite Blinken's appeal
June 19, 2023 06:07 PM | 2:30
China maintains threat of 'unintentional conflict' despite Blinken's appeal
China refused to establish a crisis communications channel with U.S. military officials despite Washington's warnings that its absence raises the risk of “an unintentional conflict” between the powers.
“It’s absolutely vital that we have these kind of communications, military to military,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken told reporters Monday in Beijing. “And at this moment, China has not agreed to move forward with that.”
June 19, 2023 06:07 PM
A 'Department of AI'? Tech giants disagree over government regulatory effort
June 19, 2023 06:07 PM | 2:06
A 'Department of AI'? Tech giants disagree over government regulatory effort
The companies leading the race in artificial intelligence agree on the importance of regulation but are divided on what agency should oversee the new technology. They are giving the government conflicting advice on the path forward, with major ramifications for innovation and security.
Google, OpenAI, and several other developers of artificial intelligence-powered software submitted comments to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, part of the Department of Commerce, in response to its April "Request for Comment" on implementing AI accountability. More than 1,400 comments were received by the June 12 due date from industry groups, tech companies, and individuals alike. The comments will now be reviewed and used in formulating rules.
June 19, 2023 06:07 PM
Black Lives Matter support at all-time low on Juneteenth: Poll
June 19, 2023 06:07 PM | 1:13
Black Lives Matter support at all-time low on Juneteenth: Poll
As the United States officially celebrates the third annual Juneteenth holiday on Monday, support for the Black Lives Matter movement dropped considerably among Americans from its peak in 2020, according to a new poll.
About 51% of adults said they support the cause of BLM, according to the Pew Research Center survey from last week, but that number is at an all-time low since Pew started asking the question in 2017, Just the News reported. In June 2020, during the George Floyd protests, support for the activist organization sat at 67%.
June 19, 2023 06:07 PM
Missing Titanic sub: Search mission underway for submersible lost in Atlantic Ocean
June 19, 2023 01:49 PM | 1:07
Missing Titanic sub: Search mission underway for submersible lost in Atlantic Ocean
A submersible that takes tourists to view the Titanic shipwreck is reportedly missing, causing the Boston Coast Guard to begin a search-and-rescue mission.
The Boston Coast Guard told the BBC on Monday that the submersible went missing in the Atlantic Ocean, and it is unclear how many people, if any, were on board when it disappeared.
June 19, 2023 01:49 PM
What to expect from John Durham's congressional testimony this week
June 19, 2023 01:49 PM | 2:19
What to expect from John Durham's congressional testimony this week
President Joe Biden is set to hit the campaign trail in earnest on Saturday as he hosts his first rally of the 2024 cycle in Philadelphia, marking a swift change in pace nearly two months after he first announced his reelection campaign.
Biden’s calendar of events is sure to calm the nerves of some Democrats who have expressed concerns the president was not moving quickly enough to counter the momentum of former President Donald Trump’s campaign. And Biden holds somewhat of an advantage as he prepares to tout the accomplishments of his administration over the last two years as he embarks on the campaign trail for what is likely to be the last time.
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June 19, 2023 01:49 PM
Schiff says it's an honor to be on Donald Trump's list of enemies and SC GOP aims to move primary
June 19, 2023 01:49 PM | 3:01
Schiff says it's an honor to be on Donald Trump's list of enemies and SC GOP aims to move primary
The South Carolina Republican party votes to move its primary to February 24th to allow candidates more time to campaign. Rep. Adam Schiff said it was an honor to be on Donald Trump's list of enemies. Donald Trump is set to be the keynote speaker at the Faith and Freedom Coalition's conference. It's the first time all of the 2024 GOP presidential hopefuls will be in the room together.
June 19, 2023 01:49 PM
Reporter's Notebook: What does the launch of the Ukrainian counteroffensive mean for where the war is going next?
June 19, 2023 01:49 PM | 6:34
Reporter's Notebook: What does the launch of the Ukrainian counteroffensive mean for where the war is going next?
Washington Examiner Defense Reporter Mike Brest joins Jim Antle to discuss Ukraine launching its much-anticipated counteroffensive against Russia, how the United States is getting Ukraine what it needs, and how Sen. Tommy Tuberville's (R-AL) block on Department of Defense nominations is coming to a head.
June 19, 2023 01:49 PM