US congress votes against ending occupation of Syria

A War Powers Resolution that would have ended the US army’s illegal occupation of Syria was struck down late on 8 March by the House of Representatives in a 103-321 vote. The bill, introduced late last month by Republican Matt Gaetz, garnered the support of 47 Republicans and 56 Democrats – including several members of the Congressional Progressive … Continue reading US congress votes against ending occupation of Syria

China urges Washington to end ‘occupation and marauding’ of Syria

China has repeated calls for the US to end its illegal military occupation of Syria and stop looting the country’s resources, stressing that its continued presence has worsened Syria’s humanitarian crisis. “We call on the United States to sincerely respect the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of other countries and to immediately stop its illegal military presence … Continue reading China urges Washington to end ‘occupation and marauding’ of Syria

‘Worst Public Health Mistakes in History,’ Witness Tells COVID Pandemic Oversight Committee

The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic on Tuesday presented the testimony of four public health experts, including Martin Kulldorff, Ph.D., who described the government’s response as the “worst public health mistakes in history.” Michael Nevradakis, Ph.D.  Miss a day, miss a lot. Subscribe to The Defender's Top News of the Day. It's free. Convening for … Continue reading ‘Worst Public Health Mistakes in History,’ Witness Tells COVID Pandemic Oversight Committee

Former CDC Director Dr. Redfield: “There’s no doubt that NIH funded gain-of-function research.”

https://twitter.com/robertkennedyjr/status/1633882887601651713?s=46 Former CDC Director Dr. Redfield: "There's no doubt that NIH funded gain-of-function research." Malliotakis: "Is it likely that American tax dollars funded the gain-of-function research that created this virus?" Redfield: "I think it did — not only from NIH but from the State Department, USAID, and from DOD."