Author: Chelsea Betonie

Parents in the US are now confronting the challenges of a second year without an adequate supply of amoxicillin, the most commonly prescribed antibiotic in the nation. The liquid versions of this medication, essential for treating children with strep throat, chest and sinus infections, and earaches, remain scarce according to the drug shortage database of the US Food and Drug Administration. Unfortunately, there is no indication that this shortage will be resolved anytime soon. “It is a problem. Respiratory illness season is coming up, and that’s going to be a huge issue,” said David Margraf, a pharmaceutical research scientist with…

The Justice Department has lodged a legal case against Southwest Key, the leading housing provider for unaccompanied migrant children. The lawsuit claims that there has been extensive and severe sexual abuse and harassment of children under its care. https://twitter.com/USAO_SDTX/status/1813983498182754666?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw The lawsuit alleges that Southwest Key staff, including supervisors, have engaged in acts such as rape, inappropriate touching, and solicitation of sexual activity and nude images from children dating back to 2015. As of 2020, at least two employees have faced charges related to these allegations. https://twitter.com/RyanMattaMedia/status/1809701804751327296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Southwest Key, headquartered in Austin, operates 29 shelters for migrant children in Texas, Arizona,…

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle declined to respond to inquiries at the Republican National Convention regarding the unsuccessful attempt on Donald Trump’s life. Concerns are mounting as more information emerges about what the Secret Service knew and how they handled it before a lone gunman attacked Trump at a campaign rally. Law enforcement had identified the shooter as suspicious an hour before the incident, and despite a Secret Service counter-sniper team spotting the gunman 20 minutes prior to the shooting, Trump was still permitted to take the stage. It remains unknown how the 20-year-old gunman managed to elude the Secret…

During a moving address at the Republican National Convention, Kai Trump, the granddaughter of former President Donald Trump, offered personal stories that shed light on a different aspect of her grandfather, one seldom glimpsed by the public. Her heartfelt remarks portrayed him as a compassionate and nurturing figure within their family. Kai Trump began her speech by introducing herself and expressing her desire to showcase a different side of her grandfather. “Hi everyone. My name is Kai Madison Trump. I am the granddaughter of Donald Trump. I’m speaking today to share this eye of my grandpa that people don’t often…

Just before President Joe Biden was scheduled to address the conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, UnidosUS President and CEO Janet Murguía revealed that he had tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday. “I was just on the phone with President Biden. And he shared his deep disappointment at not being able to join us this afternoon. The president has been at many events as we all know and he just tested positive for Covid,” Murguía told attendees. https://twitter.com/greg_price11/status/1813697933227028737?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Following earlier reports that Biden failed to instill confidence in more moderate members of his party, concerns arose as he struggled through a…

The failure of the “Border Act” to pass in the Senate for the second time has highlighted the persistent deadlock between Democrats and Republicans on issues of border security and immigration policy. The bill, which Democrats argue would enhance border security, could not reach the 60-vote threshold required for consideration as a standalone measure. This setback has reignited debates on how best to address President Joe Biden’s immigration policies, which have become a focal point of concern for many Americans leading up to the upcoming elections. Sen. James Lankford, a key figure in crafting the bill, expressed frustration with what…

Joe Biden sat down for an interview with NBC’s Lester Holt to discuss the recent attempted assassination of President Trump. A bullet narrowly missed the President’s ear during a rally in Pennsylvania, as a gunman positioned on a nearby roof took aim. The incident came shortly after Biden made veiled threats towards Trump, remarking to Democrat donors that it was time to “put Trump in the bullseye.” Additionally, just a week before the assassination attempt, Biden made suggestive comments during an interview with George Stephanopoulos. During his conversation with Lester Holt, Biden faced questions about the impact of his language…

Kimberly Cheatle, the head of the Secret Service, revealed why the agency did not place an agent on the rooftop where Thomas Matthew Crooks tried to assassinate Donald Trump. The officials in charge of security for Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, considered the warehouse situated 147 yards from Trump’s location too hazardous to station an agent. WATCH: Criminals repeatedly eluded law enforcement and the Secret Service despite being identified as ‘suspicious.’ Onlookers begged for intervention when they saw him climb to the roof with a rifle, but a security oversight instead enabled him to carry out his nefarious act. Amid…

Elon Musk has reportedly expressed his intention to allocate approximately $45 million per month to support a super political action committee (PAC) aiming to secure the election of former President Donald Trump in the upcoming November election. According to sources familiar with the matter, as reported by The Wall Street Journal, Musk is planning to increase his backing for the American PAC. Other prominent figures involved in supporting the group include Joe Lonsdale, co-founder of Palantir Technologies, cryptocurrency billionaires Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, former U.S. ambassador to Canada Kelly Craft, and her husband Joe Craft, who serves as the Chief…

Donald Trump Jr. verbally attacked an MSNBC reporter who challenged him to respond to a question about the separation of migrant families during his father’s presidency. Trump Jr. was accompanied by his brother, Eric Trump, and his wife, Kimberly Guilfoyle when the incident occurred with MSNBC reporter Jacob Soboroff. ‘You couldn’t wait with your lies and with your nonsense.’ “I know immigration is important to him; I covered the family separation crisis closely. Will we continue to see policies like separating 5,000 children deliberately from their parents?” the reporter asked. “You mean the Obama administration?” Trump Jr. fired back. “You…