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National Security

Air Force Discharges 27 Members Over Vaccine Refusal

The U.S. Air Force discharged 27 members for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, the first action of its kind from any military branch. The Air Force required its members to get vaccinated by November 2, but the Pentagon has allowed other branches to determine their own deadlines, the Daily Caller reports. While most of […]

World

Pfizer Vaccine Protects 33% Against Omicron Infection, 70% Against Hospitalizations

Two doses of the Pfizer vaccine provide just 33 percent protection against the Omicron variant, but 70 percent protection against hospitalization, according to an analysis in South Africa released Tuesday. The first analysis of vaccine effectiveness in the region, where the new variant was discovered, appears to support early indications that omicron is more easily […]

Politics

New York Orders Andrew Cuomo to Return $5.1m from Book Deal

The New York Joint Commission on Public Ethics on Tuesday ordered ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo to return the $5.1 million in profits he received from his book deal back to the state. The resolution was approved in a 12 to 1 vote just one month after members voted to revoke its prior approval of Cuomo’s request […]

Politics

Congress Approves $2.5T Debt Ceiling Increase

Congress approved Wednesday legislation that would raise the debt ceiling by $2.5 trillion, stepping over nearly unanimous Republican opposition. The legislation passed the Senate 50 to 49 along party lines Tuesday then passed the House in a 221 to 209 vote shortly after midnight on Wednesday. Only one Republican, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, voted in favor. […]

Politics

House Votes to Hold Mark Meadows in Criminal Contempt of Congress

The House voted Tuesday night to hold former Chief of Staff Mark Meadows in criminal contempt of Congress. The vote, 221 to 208, was mostly down party lines with only two Republicans – Adam Kinzinger and Liz Cheney – siding with Democrats, Just the News reports. As previously reported by Human Events News, Meadows was […]

Politics

Derek Chauvin Pleads Guilty in George Floyd Civil Rights Case

Derek Chauvin pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal charges in the civil rights case of George Floyd, meaning the former Minneapolis police officer can serve time in a federal prison. As previously reported by Human Events News, Chauvin was convicted of second- and third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in April of 2021. He was sentenced to […]

Culture

Gov. DeSantis Introduces ‘Stop WOKE Act’ to Fight Critical Race Theory in Schools

In yet another random act of federalism from the Sunshine State, Gov. Ron DeSantis introduced a new bill Wednesday aiming to fight critical race theory in Florida schools. DeSantis announced the Stop W.O.K.E Act, or the Stop Wrongs Against Our Kids and Employees Act, with Lt. Gov. Jeanette Núñez and Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran […]

Politics

Supermarket Chain Strips Unvaccinated Employees of Benefits

Kroger announced Tuesday it will take away paid emergency leave for unvaccinated employees who get sick with COVID-19, in addition to requiring some of them to pay a monthly $50 health insurance surcharge beginning in 2022. The country’s largest supermarket chain, Kroger employs roughly 465,000 people. The changes were announced via an internal company memo, […]

Media

Apple to Require Masks in All Stores Nationwide

Apple announced Tuesday that it will require customers to wear masks while shopping in any of its retail stores nationwide amid growing COVID-19 concerns. “We regularly monitor conditions and we will adjust our health measures in stores to support the wellbeing of customers and employees,” an Apple spokesperson told the Daily Caller. “Amid rising cases […]

Politics

The Best & Worst States for Honest Elections

Election integrity has become a major topic of discussion over the last year, specifically during the 2020 presidential election. While many states, like Georgia, have passed – or are working to pass – legislation to ensure fair and honest elections, others are struggling to face the issues at hand. Here are the best and worst […]

Economy

Fed Officials Project Three Interest Rate Rises in 2022

Federal Reserve officials projected Wednesday there will be at least three interest rate rises next year in efforts to curb high inflation rates. Officials also approved plans to more quickly scale back the Fed’s pandemic stimulus efforts, the Wall Street Journal reports. On Wednesday, officials voted to hold rates near zero, but the latest projections […]

Economy

Ohio’s Largest Hospital System Still Distributing Not Fully Approved Version of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

One of the largest hospital systems in Ohio is not distributing the FDA’s fully approved COVID-vaccine. “As of today’s stock, we are currently distributing the Pfizer vaccine that does not have the Comirnaty branding label,” a spokeswoman said, per the Ohio Star. In August, the FDA approved Pfizer’s vaccine called Comirnaty. However, OhioHealth – a […]

Politics

House Jan. 6 Inquisition Confirms Rep. Schiff Presented Doctored Text Message Between Meadows, Rep. Jordan

The House January 6th Inquisition acknowledged Wednesday that it doctored a text message between former Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and Rep. Jim Jordan. On Monday, Rep. Adam Schiff, the head of the House Intelligence Committee, showed a graphic during a hearing on communications between Meadows and others, including Jordan, the Epoch Times reports. The […]

National Security

Governors Request Department of Defense Cancel National Guard Vaccine Mandate

A group of five governors requested the Department of Defense cancel the vaccine mandate for National Guard members in Title 32 duty status. As previously reported by Human Events News, National Guard members were required to get vaccinated by December 2. Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves, Nebraska Gov. […]

Politics

New York City Council Votes to Prohibit Natural Gas from New Buildings

Democrats leading the New York City Council voted Wednesday to ban new construction buildings from having natural gas hookups. The bill, which will now make its way to Mayor Bill de Blasio’s desk for signature, bans fossil fuels in any new construction building. As reported by The Federalist, it passed 40 to 7 and would […]

National Security

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Refuses Pentagon’s National Guard Vaccine Mandate

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott told the Pentagon he will not impose the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for the Texas National Guard. As previously reported by Human Events News, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin mandated vaccines for all military branches. Each branch of the military observed a different deadline. “As Governor of Texas, I am the commander-in-chief of […]

World

CDC Recommends Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines Over Johnson & Johnson

A CDC advisory panel voted Thursday to recommend that adults receive the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines over the Johnson & Johnson. As reported by Just the News, of the 17 million people who have received the Johnson & Johnson shot, nine people have died after developing a rare blood clotting disorder called thrombosis, per the […]

National Security

Over 100 U.S. Marines Discharged Over Vaccine Refusal

The U.S. Marine Corps announced Thursday that 103 members had been discharged due to their refusal to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Marine Corps spokesman Maj. Jim Stenger confirmed the dismissal in an email, claiming the “vaccine refusal” discharge code had been applied, the Daily Caller reports. Active-duty Marines had until November 28 to get vaccinated […]

Politics

Airline CEOs Question Need for Mask Mandates on Planes

Two major airline CEOs questioned the need for masks on planes before Congress on Wednesday, arguing the fabric face coverings do little to make air travel safer. The CEOs spoke at a Congressional hearing held to examine how federal funding during the pandemic impacted the commercial airline sector. “I think the case is very strong […]

Economy

Kentucky Candle Factory Workers File Lawsuit Against Employer

Workers at the Kentucky candle factory destroyed by a tornado over the weekend filed a lawsuit against their employer, arguing they were threatened with termination if they left the facility prior to the disaster. The lawsuit filed against Mayfield Consumer Products in state court, seeking compensatory and punitive damages, came as the death toll rose […]

Politics

House Republicans Introduce Bill to Make COVID-19 Data Available to the Public

House Republicans on Thursday introduced a bill that would require all federal agencies to make COVID-19 records available for public review within 100 days. The Answer COVID FOIAs Now Act, sponsored by Texas Rep. Chip Roy, would order the head of each federal agency to clear all FOIA requests related to COVID-19 treatments, as well […]

Opinion

The Left’s Retconned Republic: Revising the Past to Mold the Future

For many, the term “retcon” is unfamiliar; but in practice, its effects are readily recognized—especially since the Left began trying to retcon our American republic. According to Merriam-Webster, which features “retcon” in its “Words We’re Watching” series (​​a word increasingly seen in use, but that is yet to meet their criteria for entry), the term […]

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