Republican Rep. Jim Hagedorn dead after battle with cancer and Covid-19

U.S. Congress

Since July, Republican Congressman Jim Hagedorn has been battling a recurrence of kidney cancer. In January, Rep. Hagedorn (R-MN) was diagnosed with COVID-19. After a brave fight, Representative Hagedorn has passed away, announced his wife, Jennifer Carnahan, via Facebook. He was only 59 years of age.

John Durham Net Worth 2022: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Wife, Kids

People

John Durham is said to have a net worth of $1.5 million as of 2022. He is currently serving as Special Counsel investigating the probe into the now-debunked Russian collusion allegations of the Trump family.

President Biden says invasion of Ukraine could be days away

World

On Thursday morning, President Biden addressed reporters regarding a shelling event in a Ukrainian village just the day before. Biden stated that the United States "has reason to believe" that Russia is setting up the "false flag" operation which Washington has been predicted for over a week.

Wholesale prices jumps 9.7% in January as inflation grips economy

Economy

Inflation is gripping all sectors of the economy from fuel to groceries to energy, and now, wholesalers are reporting that prices have surged up 9.7 percent during the month of January. This was announced on Tuesday; prior to the announcement, most economists had expected a jump of .5 percent.

Russia expels US diplomat from embassy in Moscow as tension rises

Government

On Thursday, State Department officials shared that Bart Gorman, the United States Deputy Chief of Mission to Russia, from the embassy in Moscow. The spokesperson related that this action is "unprovoked," adding that Americans see this as an escalation of tensions.

IRS Commissioner warns of ‘enormous challenges’ this tax season

Government

Rettig acknowledged that taxpayers are calling to check on the process of their 2020 returns, only to be met with no answer. Those who have written to the IRS are also facing frustration; the agency says there are thousands of unanswered correspondence that has yet to be addressed due to worker shortages.

Trump says Durham probe exposes ‘the crime of the century’

U.S. Politics

President Trump compared the case to Watergate, saying the allegations against Hillary Clinton's campaign and various individuals, including a lawyer with ties to the Clintons, are "a far bigger crime than Watergate."

Moderna CEO believes the end of Covid-19 Pandemic is near

U.S. Politics

The last three years have been nothing less than a rollercoaster ride, but, earlier this week, the CEO of Moderna told CNBC anchors that it is now "reasonable" to believe that the pandemic is soon to become an endemic.

What are Canada’s “Freedom Convoy” Truckers Demanding?

World

It's now week three of the Canadian trucker "Freedom Convoy" protests. What began as a convoy of eighteen wheelers has become more of a "sit-in" or a "truck-in," if you will. Critics say the truckers - who were later joined by people in personal vehicles as well - have turned Ottawa into a "parking lot."

Antony Blinken Net Worth 2022: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Wife, Kids

People

Although Antony Blinken has worked in some capacity of the government most of his life, he has a reported net worth of $10 million, according to Forbes.