Senate Advances Sweeping Election Reform Bill in Partisan Vote
By Masooma Haq3 The U.S. Senate voted early Wednesday morning along party lines to advance a sweeping election reform bill that would give the federal government power over states and…
NY Gov. Cuomo resigns amid sexual harassment scandal
By Melissa Leon , Jessica Chasmar New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced his resignation effective in two weeks, amid a sexual harassment probe following accusations brought by 11…
Texas Supreme Court Allows for Arrest of Democrats Who Don’t Show Up at Capitol
By Jack Phillips The Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday voided a lower court’s order that restricted Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan’s authorization to arrest and detain state Democrats who fled…
New Identity Authentication Requirement for Unemployment Spreads Across the Country
By Beth Brelje In an effort to prevent fraudulent claims which have plagued the online unemployment system, Pennsylvania has hired ID.me, a McLean, Virginia-based company, to authenticate users. Since 2020,…
McConnell Makes GOP Demands for Government-Funding Deal
By Jack Phillips Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Wednesday announced the GOP has its demands for Congress on future government spending bills. “When it comes to floor consideration,…
Family farm banned from city farmers market over refusal to host gay weddings awaits ruling in legal battle
By Tyler Olson Following a bench trial this week a federal court in Michigan is set to rule in the case of a farm that was banned from a city-run…
Texas Gov. Abbott Signs Order Blocking Mask, Vaccine Mandates in State
By Jeffrey Rodack Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has issued an executive order blocking cities and government entities in the state from requiring masks or vaccines, according to multiple news outlets.…
Conservative reaction pours in after Dem mayors, governors impose new mask mandates: ‘Kiss my mask’
By Michael Ruiz Democratic leaders around the country are facing criticism and blowback after they rushed to reimpose unpopular mask mandates following updated coronavirus guidance from the Centers for Disease…
Justice Department threatens Texas with legal action over COVID-19 migrant order
by Jeremy Beaman, Attorney General Merrick Garland urged Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to withdraw the “dangerous and unlawful” executive order he instituted on Wednesday aimed at restricting the transport of…
Tech Giants to Use Government Intel List to Police Content to Target White Supremacists: Report
BY IVAN PENTCHOUKOV A private counterterrorism group formed by the world’s biggest tech companies, including Facebook, Google, and Microsoft, will use lists produced by government intelligence agencies to police content…