National Review

GameStop’s Reddit Rally

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 03:16:09 GMT

On the menu today: GameStop’s rally, Andreessen Horowitz’s new media venture, Biden’s renminbi policy, and how Reddit rallies around stocks.

Sen. Leahy, Set to Preside Over Impeachment Trial, Taken to Hospital

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 23:37:32 GMT

The 80-year-old senator’s hospitalization comes hours after he was sworn in to preside over the Senate impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump.

The Teachers’ Unions’ Ransom Demand

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 23:05:01 GMT

Students and families suffer while the teachers’ unions flex their muscles.

Biden Administration Looks to Buy 200 Million More COVID-19 Vaccine Doses

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 22:45:34 GMT

The administration hopes to have enough vaccine supply for almost the entire U.S. population by the end of summer.

Top WHO Official: It’s ‘Definitely Too Early’ to Conclude Coronavirus Originated in China

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 21:00:56 GMT

Michael Ryan, the executive director of WHO’s health emergencies program, made his comments on Friday.

McConnell Votes to Declare Trump Impeachment Trial ‘Unconstitutional’

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 20:40:41 GMT

The point of order resolution was put forward by McConnell's colleague from Kentucky, Rand Paul.

Federal Judge Blocks Biden Order Halting Deportations

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 20:24:28 GMT

President Biden signed the order halting deportations for 100 days on January 20, several hours after his inauguration.

Biden Backs Chicago Teachers Refusing to Return to School: ‘I Know They Want to Work’

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 19:49:20 GMT

The CTU voted Monday to defy the city school district and continue to work remotely.

Javad Zarif’s Chutzpah

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 19:21:27 GMT

Desperate to win sanctions relief, Iran’s foreign minister pens a falsehood-riddled essay in an American magazine.

Senate Confirms Antony Blinken as Secretary of State

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 18:07:30 GMT

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday voted to confirm Antony Blinken, a veteran diplomat, as Secretary of State.

Schumer Says Impeachment Trial Will Move ‘Quickly,’ Won’t Require Many Witnesses

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 17:31:12 GMT

‘The trial will be done in a way that is fair but … relatively quickly,’ Schumer said during an interview.

Biden’s ‘Transgender Military Ban’ Repeal Is a PR Stunt

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:35:43 GMT

Requiring the military to make special accommodations for transgenderism is about identity politics, not equality.

Biden to Halt New Fracking, Oil Leases on Federal Land

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:05:23 GMT

Biden’s recent executive orders on climate and energy have drawn pushback from the oil and gas industries as well as Canada.

The New (Old) Minimum-Wage Debate

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:25:59 GMT

Not as much has changed as advocates would like you to think.

Rubio: Impeachment Push Driven by ‘Vengeance,’ Not ‘Accountability’

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:06:25 GMT

‘Waste of time impeachment isn’t about accountability,’ Rubio wrote in a tweet Tuesday morning.

Son of COVID Victim Demands Meeting with WHO Team in Wuhan

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 14:28:17 GMT

Zhang Hai has been organizing other relatives to pressure the government for accountability over their response to the pandemic.

McConnell Relents on Filibuster Demand after ‘Assurances’ from Sinema, Manchin

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 14:14:05 GMT

McConnell’s decision to relent comes after two moderate Democrat senators said they would vote to keep the filibuster.

Biden Ups Daily Vaccination Goal to 1.5 Million

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:07:33 GMT

The president said vaccines could be available for the general public in spring.

Cancellation Is a Real Fear

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:30:54 GMT

Can we rebuild conventions that allow people who disagree passionately about important matters to work together productively?

COVID-19 Has Made Human Trafficking of Children Worse

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:30:44 GMT

Here is how you can help.