The History of , Flag Day.
Flag Day celebrates America's
first symbol of independence
from the British.
At the beginning of the American Revolution, each regiment fought
under their own flag.
To give its army a single banner
to fight under, the Second Continental
Congress passed the Flag Act of 1777.
Flag Day is celebrated on June 14 because of the American flag's historic creation on that day. .
... thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field representing a new constellation, Flag Act of 1777.
The first official
Flag Day was established by
President Woodrow Wilson in 1916
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The $430 billion piece of legislation passed the Senate along party line by a vote of 51 to 50. Vice President Kamala Harris cast the tie-breaking vote. The bill is the most significant federal legislation in history to address climate change. The bill will also give Medicare the right to negotiate drug prices, ... and will impose a significant tax increase aimed at the profits of major U.S. corporations. The legislation passed after a nearly 27-hour "vote-a-rama," in which Republicans attempted to curtail pieces of the bill. The measures of the bill are crafted to pay for themselves, so Democrats are hopeful its passage will help to reign in inflation. The bill made it to the Senate floor as Sens. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) agreed to support the bill after concessions. It will now move to the House, which is expected to approve as soon as Aug. 12, before arriving at the president's desk for signature. Despite the concessions, President Joe Biden hailed the passage of the bill as a major victory for his administration.
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US Senate Approves
NATO Membership , for Finland and Sweden.
US Senate Approves
NATO Membership , for Finland and Sweden.
The Senate overwhelmingly approved the expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) by a vote of 95 to one. .
The vote is considered a strong message to Russian President Vladimir Putin and his order to invade Ukraine.
President Joe Biden hailed the vote as "historic.".
This historic vote sends an important signal of the sustained, bipartisan U.S. commitment
to NATO, President Joe Biden, via NPR News.
This historic vote sends an important signal of the sustained, bipartisan U.S. commitment
to NATO, President Joe Biden, via NPR News.
... and to ensuring our Alliance is prepared to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow, President Joe Biden, via NPR News.
I look forward to signing the accession protocols and welcoming Sweden and Finland, , President Joe Biden, via NPR News.
... two strong democracies with highly capable militaries, into the greatest defensive alliance
in history, President Joe Biden, via NPR News.
Senators from both sides of the aisle touted the vote as good for both democracies and for the U.S.
It sends a warning shot to tyrants around the world who believe free democracies are just up
for grabs, Sen Amy Klobuchar, (D-MN), via NPR News.
Russia's unprovoked invasion has changed the way we think about world security, Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), via NPR News.
Their accession will make NATO stronger and America more secure. If any senator is looking for a defensible excuse to vote no, I wish them good luck, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Senate Minority Leader, via NPR News.
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO), an ally of former President Donald Trump, cast the lone "no" vote.
In explaining his vote,
Hawley described his
views on the matter as a
"classic nationalist approach.".
We can do more in Europe ... devote more resources, more firepower ... or do what we need to do to deter Asia and China. We cannot do both, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO), Senate Minority Leader, via NPR News
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Pelosi Leaves Taiwan , As Beijing Begins Military Drills.
'New York Post' reports that the House speaker left Taiwan on Aug. 3 after a brief, controversial visit. .
'New York Post' reports that the House speaker left Taiwan on Aug. 3 after a brief, controversial visit. .
The visit, meant as a show of support for Taiwan, worsened tensions between the U.S. and China.
Beijing, which considers Taiwan part of its sovereign territory that it seeks to reclaim, .
warned Pelosi that if she went through with her visit, there would be "consequences.".
Pelosi's departure comes as China conducts its largest military drills in over 25 years.
Pelosi's departure comes as China conducts its largest military drills in over 25 years.
The "necessary and just" air and sea drills are slated to begin Aug. 4.
The "necessary and just" air and sea drills are slated to begin Aug. 4.
'New York Post' reports that at least half of the areas where the drills will take place seemingly infringe on Taiwanese waters.
Experts say the actions
could be "seen as an act of war.".
Experts say the actions
could be "seen as an act of war.".
During her meeting with Pelosi,
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said, , “We will firmly uphold our nation’s sovereignty and continue to hold the line of defense for democracy.”.
During her meeting with Pelosi,
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said, , “We will firmly uphold our nation’s sovereignty and continue to hold the line of defense for democracy.”.
Pelosi responded by saying, , “America’s determination to preserve democracy, here in Taiwan and around the world, remains ironclad.”.
Pelosi responded by saying, , “America’s determination to preserve democracy, here in Taiwan and around the world, remains ironclad.”
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Nancy Pelosi has the right to visit Taiwan, the White House says, amid rumours that the House of Representatives speaker will visit the country. Sky News
House Passes Bill To , Protect Access to Contraception.
House Passes Bill To , Protect Access to Contraception.
CNN reports that on July 21, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 228-195 to pass the Right to Contraception Act.
The bill, which follows the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
aims to “protect a person’s ability to access contraceptives
and to engage in contraception, and to protect a health care provider’s ability to provide contraceptives,
contraception and information related to contraception.”.
Eight Republicans sided
with Democrats on the issue.
They were Reps. Liz Cheney, Nancy Mace,
Fred Upton, Anthony Gonzalez, John Katko, .
They were Reps. Liz Cheney, Nancy Mace,
Fred Upton, Anthony Gonzalez, John Katko, .
They were Reps. Liz Cheney, Nancy Mace,
Fred Upton, Anthony Gonzalez, John Katko, .
They were Reps. Liz Cheney, Nancy Mace,
Fred Upton, Anthony Gonzalez, John Katko, .
They were Reps. Liz Cheney, Nancy Mace,
Fred Upton, Anthony Gonzalez, John Katko, .
Brian Fitzpatrick, Maria Salazar
and Adam Kinzinger.
Brian Fitzpatrick, Maria Salazar
and Adam Kinzinger.
Brian Fitzpatrick, Maria Salazar
and Adam Kinzinger.
CNN reports that the White House
"strongly supports" the bill.
... Access to contraception is essential to ensuring all people have control over personal decisions about their own health, lives and families, White House, via statement.
Earlier this week, the House also passed a bill aimed at codifying same-sex marriage protections into federal law.
At least 10 Senate Republicans need to vote in favor of the bill to surpass the filibuster's 60-vote threshold. .
Both the same-sex bill and contraception bill are direct responses to Justice Clarence Thomas' concurring opinion that the Supreme Court should reconsider its rulings on those topics
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China Warns of ‘Forceful Measures’ , if Nancy Pelosi Visits Taiwan.
Reuters reports that the 'Financial Times' recently said the Speaker of the House will visit Taiwan next month.
On July 19, China's government said that if Pelosi does make the trip, it will take "forceful measures.".
Taiwan's Foreign Ministry said it hasn't yet
"received relevant information" about the visit.
Pelosi's deputy chief of staff said,
"We do not confirm or deny international travel in advance due to longstanding security protocols.".
Pelosi is also reportedly slated to visit Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and Hawaii.
Reuters reports that the speaker was initially supposed to visit Taiwan in April but put the trip on hold after testing positive for COVID.
At that time, China also said a visit would affect its relations with America because it would "seriously undermine China's sovereignty and territorial integrity.".
If the U.S. side obstinately clings to this course, China will definitely take resolute and forceful measures to firmly defend its national sovereignty and territorial integrity, Zhao Lijian, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman, via Reuters.
The United States must be fully responsible for all the consequences caused by this, Zhao Lijian, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman, via Reuters
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NATO Allies Pledge to Send, Heavy Weapons to Ukraine, Despite Russian Warning.
Reuters reports that the United States and its NATO allies have vowed to provide heavy weapons to Ukraine despite..
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This Day in History:, Columbine High School Massacre.
April 20th, 1999.
At 11:19 A.M., Dylan Klebold, 18, and
Eric Harris, 17, walked into their high school
and began opening fire on students and..
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China's Zero COVID Policy, Strains Second Largest Economy.
China is currently facing the worst outbreak of COVID since the pandemic began.
Reports have surfaced in recent weeks
of the strain the..
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