Former Defense secretary says China 'could bring Taiwan to its knees' without invading
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates discussed China’s chokehold on Taiwan amid rising tensions between the two on the most recent episode of the “One Decision” podcast. Gates talked to former MI6 chief Sir Richard Dearlove and international journalist Julia Macfarlane about major international concerns for the U.S., saying he does not believe China will invade Taiwan. “I personally think the likelihood of a full-scale invasion is very low. The Chinese have never undertaken an amphibious operation.
Read MoreThe 20 House Republicans who voted against the package to address substance abuse, mental health
Twenty House Republicans voted against a package on Wednesday that includes provisions aimed at addressing mental health and substance abuse. The legislation, dubbed the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act, cleared the House in a 402-20 vote. Six Republicans and one Democrat did not cast votes. The lawmakers who voted against it were: Reps. Andy Biggs (Ariz.), Lauren Boebert (Colo.), Mo
Read MoreHouse passes package addressing mental health, 20 Republicans vote ‘no’
The House passed a bipartisan package on Wednesday that seeks to address mental health and substance abuse in the U.S. The legislation, titled the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act, passed in a 402-20 vote. Six Republicans and one Democrat did not vote. All 20 “no” votes came from Republicans: Reps. Andy Biggs (Ariz.), Lauren Boebert (Colo.), Mo Brooks (Ala.), Ken Buck (Colo.), Tim Burchett (Tenn.), Michael Cloud (Texas), Matt Gaetz (Fla.), Louie Gohmert (Texas), Bob Good (Va.
Read MoreThompson says Jan. 6 committee redoing Mo Brooks subpoena
The chairman of the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot told reporters on Wednesday that they had redone a subpoena for Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Ala.) after failing to find to serve an initial subpoena. “I have redone his subpoena. You know, we hadn't been able to serve [him] - he's the only member we hadn't been able to serve. So we are in the process of either redoing it or it's out the door already,” Chairman Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) said. Thompson explained subpoenas only last for a certain period of time before they need to be r
Read MoreShaquille O'Neal to donate DJ show proceeds to Buffalo shooting victims' families
Shaquille O’Neal will donate the proceeds from his upcoming DJ set in Buffalo to the families of the victims of the TOPS market shooting. The NBA star-turned-DJ who now performs under the name "DJ Diesel" made the announcement during a Tuesday interview with Sirius XM host Swaggy Sie. "My next show is in Buffalo, and I'm going to donate my proceeds to some of the family members who had a tragic loss," he said at the Governor's Ball music fe
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