Month November 2020
WASHINGTON (VINnews) — Dr. Scott Atlas, who held the position of special advisor to President Trump on Coronavirus, has resigned from his position. Atlas, who joined the administration in August, released his resignation letter on Monday. His role was set… Continue Reading →
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Office of Management and Budget is quickly emerging as a political battle that could disrupt his efforts to swiftly fill out his administration. Some Republicans are expressing doubt that… Continue Reading →
By Sandy Eller It was by any stretch of the imagination an unconventional convention. But with everything that has transpired over the past nine months, there was no question that at this particular moment, the annual Agudah convention could not… Continue Reading →
WISCONSIN (AP) — Two battleground states, Wisconsin and Arizona, certified their presidential election results Monday in favor of Joe Biden, even as President Donald Trump’s legal team continued to dispute the results. Biden’s victory in Wisconsin was certified following a… Continue Reading →
The weapon used in the killing of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh on Friday was made in Israel, Iranian media outlets stated on Monday. “The weapon collected from the site of the terrorist act (where Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was assassinated) bears… Continue Reading →
Iran’s Defense Ministry published photos on Sunday evening of four men it claims are suspected of taking part in the assassination of the “father” of Iran’s nuclear program, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh. The photos were distributed to hotels throughout Iran and hotel… Continue Reading →
For the last four years, some federal judges postponed retirement plans rather than give President Donald Trump the opportunity to name more conservatives to the nation’s powerful appeals courts. Many… Read more » The post Some Federal Judges Plan to… Continue Reading →
Toms River police say they prevented a very dangerous situation from spiraling out of control on Sunday, after a man attempted to commit suicide by cop. According to police, officers responded to an address for reports of a male brandishing… Continue Reading →
Less than two months remain in the Trump administration, and Senate Republicans are doing something not seen in a century — confirming judges and other nominees after their party lost… Read more » The post Senate Keeps Confirming Trump Nominees… Continue Reading →
WASHINGTON (JTA) — The simmering fear among Middle East watchers that President Donald Trump might attack Iran in the waning days of his presidency was inflamed on Friday when assassins shot to death the man believed to be responsible for… Continue Reading →
South Carolina prison officials say they have to delay an execution scheduled for Friday because they won’t be able to obtain the necessary lethal injection drugs. An attorney for the state Department of Corrections wrote in a letter to the… Continue Reading →
The Democrat challenging Republican U.S. Rep. John Katko in a battleground district in central New York conceded the race Friday. Dana Balter said in a statement that after several days… Read more » The post Republican John Katko Wins Reelection… Continue Reading →
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Monday urged Congress to tap into $455 billion of unused emergency relief funds to fuel an additional, targeted round of pandemic economic assistance for… Read more » The post Treasury’s Mnuchin Urges Congress to… Continue Reading →
New York’s hospitals must prepare for an expected surge in coronavirus infections by stockpiling masks and gowns, expanding capacity and identifying retired nurses and doctors who could pitch in, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday. Cuomo said that with more than… Continue Reading →
Conservative U.S. Supreme Court justices on Monday appeared reluctant to block a vaguely defined plan by President Donald Trump’s administration to exclude immigrants living in the United States illegally from… Read more » The post Conservative Justices Wary of Blocking… Continue Reading →
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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says that the pace of improvement in the economy has moderated in recent months with future prospects remaining “extraordinarily uncertain.” In remarks released by the… Read more » The post Powell Says Pace of Economic… Continue Reading →
An appeals court dealt another blow Monday to a lawsuit seeking to nullify a New York law allowing immigrants without legal documents to seek driver’s licenses. The 2nd U.S. Circuit… Read more » The post Appeals Court Strikes Down Immigrant… Continue Reading →
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s top elections official announced investigations Monday into potential violations of election law. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said during a news conference at the state Capitol that his office is investigating any credible claims of illegal… Continue Reading →
North Korea is further toughening restrictions on entering seawaters as part of elevated steps to fight the coronavirus pandemic, state media said Sunday, two days after South Korea said the North had banned sea fishing. The Korean Central News Agency… Continue Reading →
The following is an ‘Ask The Mayor’ question submitted to TLS, and the Mayor’s response. Email your questions for the Mayor to AskTheMayor@thelakewoodscoop.com. Question: Dear Mr. Mayor, Thank you for all that you do for Lakewood- in front of AND… Continue Reading →