The end to the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate; Oregon gun law on pause; L.A. bans styrofoam; and Biden puts a ban on big cats. Straight Arrow News has these stories and more in the Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022 midday update. End to military vaccine mandate added to defense bill A new defense bill would require the Pentagon…

Trends, topics and too many animals to count, many people are either on or aware of TikTok. The short-form video app has surpassed Instagram in popularity and is now seen by the FBI as a national security threat. “I would say we do have national security concerns, at least from the FBI’s end, about TikTok.…

The United Nations is reportedly investigating if Russia’s attacks on key Ukrainian energy infrastructure amount to war crimes.  Millions of citizens are without electricity due to blackouts, just as temperatures drop with winter approaching. Straight Arrow News contributor Newt Gingrich says Russia is trying to break Ukraine’s spirit with what amounts to energy terrorism but…

Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock wins his Senate runoff election; Trump organization found guilty; airlines pay for pollution; and San Francisco calls off its killer robots. These stories and more highlight the morning update for Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022. Raphael Warnock retains Georgia Senate seat Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock defeated Republican challenger Herschel Walker in the…

Senators Schumer and McConnell have agreed to work together to pass a year-long omnibus spending package, ensuring the government is fully funded for all of next year. But they only have 10 days until the Dec. 16 deadline. Members of Senate leadership said they have yet to agree on the overall price tag of the…

In June, the United States started supplying Ukraine with high mobility artillery rocket system launchers, also called HIMARS. From the moment they hit the battlefield, HIMARS made a huge impact in how the war was being fought. This week, however, the Pentagon revealed the U.S. secretly modified the HIMARS given to Ukraine. According to the…

Fresh off a resounding reelection victory, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is near the top of the list of Republican contenders for the 2024 presidential race. While he has not yet announced his candidacy, Florida’s GOP-dominated legislature is already mulling changing state law to allow DeSantis to run for president while staying in the state’s top…

Speaking at a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron last week, President Biden acknowledged the Inflation Reduction Act may have “glitches” but defended what the White House views as a major achievement. Biden told reporters he makes “no apology” for the green energy subsidies that have irritated European leaders who fear the $430…

Republicans are criticizing the Biden administration’s lukewarm response to the protests against strict zero-Covid policies in China–though there appear to be signs the country is easing those restrictions. The administration said it backed the right of the people to peacefully protest in China and around the world but stopped short of criticizing Beijing’s leadership. Republicans…

Today is Election Day for Georgia voters; airlines are warning of higher fares; and an Elon Musk company is under investigation. These stories and more highlight the morning update for Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. Election Day in Georgia Senate runoff “We saw record voter turnout during the early vote period. But I don’t want you…