Connect with us

News from the South - Florida News Feed

Justice Department seeks to restrict testimony of fired pardon attorney

Published

on

www.clickorlando.com – Eric Tucker And Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press – 2025-04-07 12:02:00

SUMMARY: The Justice Department is invoking executive privilege to prevent Liz Oyer, a recently fired pardon attorney, from discussing her termination with Congress. Oyer was dismissed after refusing a request to recommend restoring actor Mel Gibson’s gun rights. She is set to testify before a joint congressional hearing, which will include other former Justice Department officials expressing concerns about the agency’s leadership. The department warned Oyer that discussing the pardon process could violate executive privilege and dispatched armed deputy marshals to deliver this warning, an action described by her lawyer as unprecedented and inappropriate.

Read the full article

The post Justice Department seeks to restrict testimony of fired pardon attorney appeared first on www.clickorlando.com

News from the South - Florida News Feed

Hundreds cheer Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego as Democrats take offensive against Trump’s tax bill

Published

on

www.news4jax.com – Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press – 2025-08-09 16:36:00

SUMMARY: Sen. Ruben Gallego, a first-term Arizona Democrat, energized a crowd of 300 in Davenport, Iowa, opposing the Republican-backed tax and spending bill signed by President Trump, calling it detrimental to Americans’ health and wealth. Democrats, frustrated with Trump’s policies, are mobilizing against the bill, especially its Medicaid cuts and work requirements. Unlike some Republicans avoiding public meetings, Democrats are actively campaigning in competitive Republican districts ahead of the 2026 midterms. The bill is widely seen as favoring the wealthy and hurting low-income people. Progressive figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders are also rallying opposition to the legislation nationwide.

Read the full article

The post Hundreds cheer Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego as Democrats take offensive against Trump’s tax bill appeared first on www.news4jax.com

Continue Reading

News from the South - Florida News Feed

Israel faces growing global condemnation over military expansion in Gaza

Published

on

www.clickorlando.com – Wafaa Shurafa, Sam Metz And Samy Magdy, Associated Press – 2025-08-09 10:20:00

SUMMARY: International condemnation mounted over Israel’s military takeover of Gaza City amid 22 months of conflict. Health officials reported 11 Palestinians shot while seeking aid and 11 more adults dying from malnutrition within 24 hours. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff met Qatar’s prime minister to discuss a ceasefire proposal involving hostage release and Israeli withdrawal. Hostage families pressured Israel, fearing for 50 hostages’ lives. Nine countries strongly opposed Israel’s operation, citing humanitarian risks and international law violations. Aid drops continued but were criticized as insufficient and hazardous. Gaza’s Health Ministry reported 114 adult malnutrition deaths since June, highlighting the severe humanitarian crisis.

Read the full article

The post Israel faces growing global condemnation over military expansion in Gaza appeared first on www.clickorlando.com

Continue Reading

News from the South - Florida News Feed

South Korea’s military says North Korea is removing speakers from their tense border

Published

on

www.news4jax.com – Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press – 2025-08-09 03:34:00

SUMMARY: South Korea’s military reported North Korea is removing loudspeakers from the inter-Korean border, days after South Korea dismantled its own propaganda speakers to ease tensions. North Korea had blasted irritating sounds in response to South Korea’s broadcasts, which included propaganda and K-pop songs targeting Pyongyang. South Korea’s new liberal president, Lee Jae Myung, halted these broadcasts as a gesture toward peace. Despite some outreach, North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong rejected Seoul’s overtures, criticizing their alliance with the U.S. Tensions could rise again with upcoming South Korea-U.S. military drills starting August 18, which North Korea views as a provocation.

Read the full article

The post South Korea’s military says North Korea is removing speakers from their tense border appeared first on www.news4jax.com

Continue Reading

Trending