Jack Taylor

Ethics commissioner to look into Minister Boissonnault’s business dealings

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Ethics commissioner to look into Minister Boissonnault’s business dealings

The parliamentary ethics commissioner has reversed course and said he will examine the business dealings of federal cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault. The surprise decision landed Tuesday during a parliamentary ethics committee hearing when Commissioner Konrad W. von Finckenstein committed to examining Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault’s alleged business ties to a lobbying firm and a medical … Read more

South Australian government axes stamp duty for all new homes and removes caps for First Home Owner Grant

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South Australian government axes stamp duty for all new homes and removes caps for First Home Owner Grant

It’s about to become a little easier for some South Australians to buy a home. Ahead of the state budget being handed down on Thursday, the government says it has abolished eligibility caps for both stamp duty exemptions and the First Home Owners Grant. Stamp duty will be removed for the purchase of all new … Read more

GOP Downplays Cases Against Democrats In Attacks On ‘Rigged’ Justice System

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GOP Downplays Cases Against Democrats In Attacks On ‘Rigged’ Justice System

WASHINGTON ― Republicans are rallying around Donald Trump in the wake of his unprecedented conviction in New York, claiming that the U.S. justice system is being “weaponized” for political purposes to specifically tear down the former president, who is running for another term in the Oval Office. “The prosecution of President Trump wasn’t about justice. … Read more

NYC councilwoman says Biden's border action 'is not tough enough'

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NYC councilwoman says Biden's border action 'is not tough enough'

(NewsNation) — New York City Republican Councilwoman Joann Ariola blasted President Joe Biden’s announced executive actions aimed at limiting illegal border crossings, saying they are “definitely not moving in the right direction” and “not tough enough.” Ariola, who has been outspoken on border issues, said Tuesday on “NewsNation Now” that New York City has 201,000 … Read more

Sunak, Starmer clash over taxes and health in 1st U.K. election debate – National

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Sunak, Starmer clash over taxes and health in 1st U.K. election debate – National

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and opposition Labour Party leader Keir Starmer sparred Tuesday over tax, the cost of living and the country’s creaking health system in an inconclusive televised debate ahead of a July 4 election expected to make one of them the country’s next leader. Sunak tried to boost his center-right party’s dismal outlook by urging voters to back … Read more

LGBTQ Students Are Being Targeted With An Old Weapon: School Dress Codes

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LGBTQ Students Are Being Targeted With An Old Weapon: School Dress Codes

Schools across the country have denied students entry to prom, graduation ceremonies and other school activities because of dress code policies that advocates say disproportionately impact LGBTQ+ students and girls. In May, 16-year-old Florida junior Sophie Savidge told NBC News that she wasn’t allowed to go to prom because she wore a suit. In a … Read more

Which federal politicians allegedly colluded with foreign states? Liberals won’t say – National

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Which federal politicians allegedly colluded with foreign states? Liberals won’t say – National

The Liberals are refusing to say which federal politicians “wittingly” cooperated with foreign interference schemes after an explosive new report. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland faced repeated questions about the National Security and Intelligence Committee’s (NSICOP) findings, that parliamentarians are “witting or semi-witting” participants in foreign interference, including revealing secrets to foreign states. When asked … Read more

With 5 Months Until Election, Biden Signs Executive Order Tightening Southern Border

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With 5 Months Until Election, Biden Signs Executive Order Tightening Southern Border

WASHINGTON ― President Joe Biden on Tuesday cracked down on illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border, potentially defusing one of his weakest political issues heading into November’s election. The executive order he signed suspends the processing of asylum claims for most migrants encountered along the border between official ports of entry after the daily number … Read more

Biden speaks on new U.S.-Mexico immigration executive order

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Biden speaks on new U.S.-Mexico immigration executive order

[The stream is slated to start at 2 p.m. ET. Please refresh the page if you do not see a player above at that time.] President Joe Biden is set to deliver remarks at the White House on Tuesday about his newly signed executive order tightening asylum restrictions at the U.S.-Mexico border. The executive order … Read more