After Trump, Biden faces pressure to stand up to China by embracing Taiwan

[ad_1] TAIPEI, Taiwan – President Trump has made closer ties with Taiwan a critical part of his efforts to counter China’s growing influence. He dramatically increased arms sales to the Taiwanese military, pledged to step up economic cooperation, and generally strengthened relations with the self-governing democratic island – even in its dying days. His successor, … Read more

NC Coronavirus Update Nov 24: New Mandate Calls For Masks To Be Worn At All Times In Public Places In North Carolina

[ad_1] RALEIGH, NC – Here are the latest updates on COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, in North Carolina. TUESDAY MORNING STORY LINES North Carolinians are digesting the rules behind a stricter face coverage mandate that goes into effect on Wednesday. The state is trying to reverse the huge spike in COVID-19 cases … Read more

Transgender inmate Ashley Diamond sues Georgia prison officials over alleged assault

[ad_1] A black transgender woman is suing the Georgia Department of Prison, accusing officials of failing to protect her from alleged sexual assault and of not providing “adequate health care” to her while she was behind the crimes. bars. Ashley Diamond, inmate at Savannah Coastal State Prison, settled a similar lawsuit against the department in … Read more

Coronavirus pandemic in South Dakota as governor resists tenure

[ad_1] South Dakota reported more COVID-19[female[feminine deaths per capita in the last week than anywhere else in the country, and it has the highest per capita rate of hospitalizations from COVID-19. In Sioux Falls, wearing a mask is now mandatoryMayor Paul TenHaken said – but there’s no application behind it. “If you think enforcement is … Read more

‘Beyond embarrassment’, legal experts say of Trump and Giuliani’s mediocre court efforts

[ad_1] Rudy Giuliani was brought in to lead a “elite strike force“lawyers to guide President Donald Trump’s legal challenges to the 2020 election, but their efforts have been” dysfunctional “and” embarrassing, “based on” unsubstantiated evidence “and” extravagant claims, “said legal experts at NBC News. “It’s beyond embarrassment,” attorney Glenn Kirschner said. “He’s both a really … Read more

What do the new, stricter NC mask rules mean to you? Answers to common questions. – Raleigh News & Observer

[ad_1] What do the new, stricter NC mask rules mean to you? Answers to common questions.Raleigh News & Observer Cooper tightens mask mandate as fifth of North Carolina counties now coronavirus hotspotsWRAL.com Governor Cooper signs executive order to strengthen mask’s mandate in North CarolinaWBTV NC Governor issues serious warning against COVID-19: ‘We are in danger’News … Read more

Georgia counties set to begin Trump-requested recount

[ad_1] ATLANTA (AP) – After the Trump campaign called for a recount of the presidential polls in Georgia, county election officials have just over a week to complete the new tally, a senior election official said on Monday. Election results certified last week Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has shown Democrat Joe Biden to beat … Read more

Election results: Trump campaign loses 5 more cases in Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling

[ad_1] The Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued opinions on Monday dismissing five lawsuits brought by the Trump campaign to invalidate 8,329 ballots cast in the 2020 presidential competition on technical grounds. Three judges wrote by the majority that “no allegations of fraud or illegality” were raised during the examination of the ballots. SEE ALSO: Pennsylvania election: … Read more

If Trump drops, so does your Senate majority

[ad_1] VSObservative agents and a super PAC linked to infamous GOP con artist Roger Stone are calling on Trump supporters to punish Republicans by avoiding the crucial second round of the Georgia Senate or by writing on Trump’s behalf instead. And although their efforts remain on the sidelines of the party, the trajectory of the … Read more