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May 31, 2023
We also did something different,” McCarthy, trying to sell GOP voters on the bill, told Fox News Tuesday morning. “In this family we may have a child, able-bodied, not married, no kids, but he’s sitting on the couch collecting welfare.”
“We’re gonna put work requirements on that individual, so he’s going to have work requirements, he’s gonna get a job, and he’s gonna make the life easier,” McCarthy said (video below).
https://www.alternet.org/mccarthy-wor...
McCarthy Wants 'Able-Bodied Children' To Work For Government Benefits - Waldorf Nation
We also did something different,” McCarthy, trying to sell GOP voters on the bill, told Fox News Tuesday morning. “In this family we may have a child, able-bodied, not married, no kids, but he’s sitting on the couch collecting welfare.”
“We’re gonna put work requirements on that individual, so he’s going to have work requirements, he’s gonna get a job, and he’s gonna make the life easier,” McCarthy said (video below).
https://www.alternet.org/mccarthy-wor...
May 31, 2023
World-renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with CNN's Poppy Harlow and Erica Hill to discuss China sending its first civilian astronaut into orbit, as it launched the Shenzhou-16 mission to its space station for its second in-orbit crew rotation.
Neil deGrasse Tyson says this Chinese move is putting pressure on NASA - CNN
World-renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with CNN's Poppy Harlow and Erica Hill to discuss China sending its first civilian astronaut into orbit, as it launched the Shenzhou-16 mission to its space station for its second in-orbit crew rotation.
May 31, 2023
Russia saw the effects of its war on Ukraine dramatically reverberate back onto its territory after a “massive” shelling attack injured four people in Belgorod, and preliminary information indicated a drone crashed and sparked a fire at an oil refinery further south.
Refinery ignites after alleged drone strike inside Russia's border - CNN
Russia saw the effects of its war on Ukraine dramatically reverberate back onto its territory after a “massive” shelling attack injured four people in Belgorod, and preliminary information indicated a drone crashed and sparked a fire at an oil refinery further south.
May 31, 2023
“Putin needs to be very careful about assumptions of his ability and capability.”
Vladimir Putin is being ‘pushed into a corner’ as public mood begins to turn against him, says Lord Dannatt, former Chief of the General Staff.
Putin is 'losing the faith of the Russian public' as Ukraine's counteroffensive looms - Times Radio
“Putin needs to be very careful about assumptions of his ability and capability.”
Vladimir Putin is being ‘pushed into a corner’ as public mood begins to turn against him, says Lord Dannatt, former Chief of the General Staff.
May 31, 2023
Donald Trump posted another Truth Social diatribe, calling for the end of birthright citizenship and dehumanizing undocumented immigrants.
Trump Releases Disturbing Video, Stuns the World - Luke Beasley
Donald Trump posted another Truth Social diatribe, calling for the end of birthright citizenship and dehumanizing undocumented immigrants.
May 31, 2023
Former President Donald Trump received backlash from conservatives and former campaign staffers on Tuesday after he tore into his former White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany.
Trump Slams "Milktoast" McEnany For Citing Correct Poll - Waldorf Nation
Former President Donald Trump received backlash from conservatives and former campaign staffers on Tuesday after he tore into his former White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany.
May 31, 2023
Michael Popok of Legal AF reports on breaking news that the Manhattan DA tells a federal judge that Trump cannot transfer to federal court his criminal trial for the Stormy Daniels hush money coverup because he was NOT a “federal officer” when the crimes were committed, using Trump’s old tweets against him.
Manhattan DA responds to Trump's latest desperate move - MeidasTouch
Michael Popok of Legal AF reports on breaking news that the Manhattan DA tells a federal judge that Trump cannot transfer to federal court his criminal trial for the Stormy Daniels hush money coverup because he was NOT a “federal officer” when the crimes were committed, using Trump’s old tweets against him.
May 31, 2023
According to a new report, Donald Trump's remaining lawyers are living in a constant state of fear and being held in the grip of paranoia. The lawyers fear that one of them could be a "snitch," according to sources close to the team. These lawyers are now suffering from the same kind of disconnect from reality that Trump frequently suffers from, showing that his delusions might actually be contagious. Farron Cousins explains what's happening.
Trump's Lawyers Losing Grip On Reality Fearing One Of Them Is A Snitch - Farron Balanced
According to a new report, Donald Trump's remaining lawyers are living in a constant state of fear and being held in the grip of paranoia. The lawyers fear that one of them could be a "snitch," according to sources close to the team. These lawyers are now suffering from the same kind of disconnect from reality that Trump frequently suffers from, showing that his delusions might actually be contagious. Farron Cousins explains what's happening.
May 31, 2023
Biden speaks on extreme weather and climate change ahead of hurricane and wild fire season - PBS News
May 31, 2023
CHINA in Deep Trouble and the latest data for May reveals that the economy is slowing much faster than expected. Profits are down 20%, the Steel Industry has Crashed, Youth Unemployment is Soaring, Deflation continues to restrict the ability to increase prices and Global Demand Concerns Rise. In addition to this GERMANY is now officially in RECESSION, JAPAN & SOUTH KOREA have also seen their Manufacturing Industry Crash and the economies are suffering a downturn. In this video I provide full details of the latest economic performance of all these countries and discuss the potential impact on the Global Economy.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:45 GLOBAL ECONOMY
4:12 CHINA
11:31 JAPAN
13:12 SOUTH KOREA
14:46 GERMANY
16:36 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION
China, Japan, South Korea & Germany in Deep Trouble as Manufacturing Crashes & Fears of Recession - Joe Blogs
CHINA in Deep Trouble and the latest data for May reveals that the economy is slowing much faster than expected. Profits are down 20%, the Steel Industry has Crashed, Youth Unemployment is Soaring, Deflation continues to restrict the ability to increase prices and Global Demand Concerns Rise. In addition to this GERMANY is now officially in RECESSION, JAPAN & SOUTH KOREA have also seen their Manufacturing Industry Crash and the economies are suffering a downturn. In this video I provide full details of the latest economic performance of all these countries and discuss the potential impact on the Global Economy.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:45 GLOBAL ECONOMY
4:12 CHINA
11:31 JAPAN
13:12 SOUTH KOREA
14:46 GERMANY
16:36 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION
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