Новости за 22.02.2023

While Donald Trump is visiting the site of a rail disaster in Ohio, a state he won in both the 2016 and 2020 elections, Republicans in the state haven't rallied to support his 2024 bid for the White House, according to an analysis by The Washington Post.

Production for “Rust” will move to Montana when it resumes more than a year after the fatal on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, producers said Wednesday. Filming will take place at the Yellowstone Film Ranch in Livingston this spring after previously being held at the Bonanza Creek Ranch near Santa Fe, New Mexico, according to the announcement. “The beauty of Montana surpasses words, and the warm hospitality and kindness extended by everyone I’ve met has been both humbling and... Читать дальше...

Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and more than two dozen other Democratic senators called on the Biden administration Wednesday to rein in short-term health plans that don’t follow minimum standards for health coverage set by the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA).

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan think tank expects that the United States will default on its debt in the summer or early fall, if Congress doesn’t take action to address the debt limit before then.

SAN JOSE, Calif. — A California state senator has introduced legislation that, if passed, would require all K-12 schools in the state to have at least one gender-neutral restroom — the first bill of its kind in the nation. “It’s hard enough to be questioning your gender or sexuality at that age. But to not be able to use the bathroom without some combination of anxiety, stigma, shame, bullying? That’s just a terrible place to put kids,” said Sen. Josh Newman, a Fullerton Democrat, who is also chair of the Senate Committee on Education. Читать дальше...

As Donald Trump and his inner circle potentially face indictments over their efforts to overturn the 2020 election, Fox News is also in legal hot water for amplifying the same unfounded claims about election fraud. Dominion Voting Systems, which makes voting machines, has sued the conservative cable news outlet for $1.6 billion in a defamation suit that has exposed how top hosts and executives knew they were spreading misinformation but continued to push the conspiracy theories on air. “Fox News... Читать дальше...

MSNBC has announced plans for a brand-new program with former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki. The show, titled “Inside with Jen Psaki,” will air Sundays at noon ET on MSNBC beginning March 19, followed by a release on NBC’s Peacock streaming platform a day later. The program plans to utilize Psaki’s public policy experience to give an in-depth look at our country’s biggest issues. “Her extensive experience in government and on the campaign trail and perspective as a White House and Washington... Читать дальше...

The New York Times Editorial Board on Wednesday called for ending the decades-long War on Drugs due to its abject failures and the profound harm that it has inflicted since its inception under President Richard Nixon.

By Ted Hesson

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States could bar tens of thousands of migrants arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border from claiming asylum under a proposal unveiled on Tuesday that would be the most wide-ranging attempt yet by U.S. President Joe Biden's administration to deter unauthorized crossings.

Under the new rules, migrants who do not schedule an appointment at a U.S. border port of entry or use humanitarian programs available to certain nationalities would be ineligible for asylum except in certain cases. Читать дальше...

Legal bills for conservative gun rights celebrity Kyle Rittenhouse are mounting, and he's asking his fans for donations.

In 2018, veteran broadcast journalist Dan Rather used the words "flock of felons" to describe the many Donald Trump associates who have faced major criminal charges. And the list has only grown since then.

Peter Wehner, a former speechwriter for President George W. Bush, is warning that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's (R-GA) statements about enacting a "national divorce" should not be written off as a mere "freak show."

A study of autistic children and adolescents in Australia showed that those suffering from anxiety, depression or similar symptoms (apart from autism) showed a more pronounced tendency to try to mask their autistic traits in social situations. Adolescents were also more likely to camouflage their autistic traits than children. The study was published in Autism Research. Autism or autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by communication and social difficulties, restricted interests and repetitive behavior. Читать дальше...

Conservative podcaster Charlie Kirk warned his listeners of dark "portals" after claiming that the foreperson of a Georgia special grand jury was a witch.

The right-wing anti-trans backlash has inspired a wave of violent threats against educators and health care providers.

Montana Sen. Jon Tester Wednesday announced he will seek reelection in 2024, a big boost for Democrats as they seek to hold onto their narrow majority. Tester vowed to be a “fighter” and “hold our government accountable” if he scores a fourth term in Washington, D.C. “(I’ll) demand Washington stand up for veterans and lower costs for families,” he said in a tweet. “I will always fight to defend our Montana values. Let’s get to work.” The 66-year-old farmer from rural Havre is one of three Democrats... Читать дальше...

More than 330 animal species around the world are at risk of harm from exposure to toxic "forever chemicals," according to an Environmental Working Group analysis published Wednesday.

Former President Donald Trump attacked Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) with a crude Truth Social post in which he mocked the congressman for his past relationship with a woman who turned out to be a Chinese spy.

A total of 7.2% of adults in the United States identified as LGBTQ in 2022 a Gallup poll released Wednesday shows. While that’s just a small increase from 2021 numbers — 7.1% — the 2022 Gallup data reflects an overall upward trend. In 2012, when the analytics giant began measuring LGBTQ identification, only about 3.5% of adults self-identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or something other than heterosexual and cisgender (meaning they identify with the sex they were assigned at birth). Читать дальше...

Arizona's then-Attorney General Mark Brnovich (R) scuttled a report that debunked claims of election fraud following the 2020 election.

The special grand jury in Georgia that is investigating attempts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 election has recommended more than a dozen indictments, and the list could include Trump. Emily Kohrs, the foreperson of the grand jury, confirmed the indictments on Tuesday, though it’s still unclear if they will include crimes other than perjury. Prosecutors will ultimately decide what charges to bring in the coming days. For more, we speak with The Nation’s D.C. bureau chief... Читать дальше...

"The View" co-host Sunny Hostin wondered if House speaker Kevin McCarthy handed over a trove of Capitol surveillance video footage to Tucker Carlson as part of the concessions he made to win his leadership battle.

After the forewoman heading the Fulton County, Georgia special grand jury investigating Donald Trump and his allies gave multiple interviews this week about the group's recommendation to indict more than a dozen people, attorneys for some who might be facing possible indictment are moving to kill any legal or law enforcement action against them.

Colorado police have responded to the report of an active shooter at Boulder High School.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) was criticized by a relative of Confederate General Robert E. Lee after she repeatedly called for a "national divorce."