The Biden White House is once again entertaining the possibility of conferring itself unprecedented powers to hobble American energy producers and win over leftists, all in the name of changing weather patterns. Forbes Media chairman Steve Forbes characterized the proposed declaration as a "cowardly way to try to win this election." Emergency powers then and now The National Emergencies Act enables the president to activate special powers during a crisis. Since the law went into effect...
The stabbing of a bus driver in Willowbrook this month amid a spate of increasingly violent assaults on public transit operators prompted transit officials this week to declare an emergency to speed up the building of enclosed protective barriers for drivers. "These incidents have occurred with no prompting or warning and have created an environment of increased risk and trauma as assailants are resorting to the use of deadly weapon such as guns and knives," Los Angeles County Metropolitan...
by WorldTribune Staff, April 28, 2024 Citing “people familiar with the matter” Bloomberg reported that Team Biden is seriously considering invoking the National Emergencies Act and related authorities to declare a “climate emergency.” In declaring the emergency, the Biden team would block crude oil exports, shut down offshore oil rigs, force consumers to “save” electricity, […]
(Minden) – At least four people were injured Friday night as a large
National Telecom Week, celebrated the second week of April each year, honors the emergency communicators at the Amarillo Emergency Communications Center, who serve as the first line of defense when 911 is called.
JEFFERSON COUNTY (KSNT) - Jefferson County Emergency Management Manager Keith Jeffers said the county may declare an emergency if damage estimates are high enough. On Wednesday night and early Thursday morning Jefferson County was hit with severe weather that caused damage to the north side of the county. Jeffers said he didn't believe there was []
The Washington Nationals were not supposed to be competitive this season. Experts predicted the rebuilding roster would finish near the bottom of the NL East for a fifth consecutive season. But the squad, powered by a youth movement, entered May just one game below .500.
Only a quarter of the way through 2024, an undeniable reality has emerged: America’s critical infrastructure faces an unparalleled threat of cyberattack. As foreign adversaries, Read More
Despite Sierra Leone declaring sexual violence a national emergency, perpetrators are rarely punished.
Aamjiwnaang First Nation has declared a local state of emergency for the community near Sarnia due to “ongoing and excessive” discharges of benzene from a nearby chemical plant.
FAFSA has been rocked by frustrating delays and technical problems stemming from the rollout of a redesigned form intended to ask fewer questions and include more automated features.
HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, N.L. - A town in Labrador has declared a state of emergency because a fire has spread to an area containing explosive material. RCMP are warning residents of Happy Valley-Goose Bay and the town's Canadian Forces base of an uncontrolled fire in the area. Police say an explosion is expected. Mayor George Andrews says the fire broke out at several buildings on the north side of town. The town is asking all residents in that area, locally known as the Canadian side,...