California Gov. Newsom says he won’t lift state of emergency on June 15
By Morgan Phillips Gov. Gavin Newsom will not lift the state of emergency in California on June 15 as promised, he said Friday. Asked if he would lift the order…
Judge rules California’s decades-old assault weapon ban violates Second Amendment
By Brie Stimson A federal judge in San Diego on Friday overturned California’s three-decade ban on assault weapons, saying it violates the Second Amendment. “Under no level of heightened scrutiny…
Biden Wants $1T New Infrastructure Spending, Offers Change to Corporate Tax Hike
By Charlie McCarthy President Joe Biden wants $1 trillion in new infrastructure spending and offered to change his proposal regarding corporate tax hikes, it was reported Thursday. Biden met with…
Three Virginia Sheriffs Switch From Democrats to Republicans Over Anti-Police Rhetoric
BY JACK PHILLIPS A sheriff in Virginia has switched his party affiliation from Democrat to Republican due to rhetoric expressed by certain some Democratic politicians. Smyth County Sheriff Chip Shuler,…
Senate parliamentarian complicates Democrats’ filibuster workaround options
by Emily Brooks Democrats’ options to bypass the 60-vote threshold to overcome a Senate filibuster and pass legislation without Republican support just got more complicated. Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough reportedly…
Biden taps Harris to lead White House fight to expand voting rights
President Biden appointed Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the White House effort to bolster voting rights, adding to a growing list of responsibilities she’s in charge of, including addressing…
Biden suspends Alaska oil, gas leases in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
By Thomas Barrabi The Biden administration suspended oil and gas drilling leases within Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge pending the outcome of an environmental impact review, officials said on Tuesday.…
Record gun sales a ‘vote of no confidence in Democratic leadership’: Leo Terrell
Fox News contributor Leo Terrell blamed Democrats for a record surge in U.S. gun sales, Tuesday, telling “Fox & Friends” that the party’s lack of support for law enforcement has…
Texas Gov. Abbott to Veto Legislature Funding After Democrats Stage Walkout Over Voting Law
BY JANITA KAN Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said on Monday that he will veto funding for the state legislature, a day after House Democrats staged a walkout of the chamber…
Democrat Walk-Out Blocks Texas Voting Bill
Democrats in the Texas legislature used a dramatic walk-out late Sunday to torpedo Republican plans for a voting bill that President Joe Biden had decried as voter suppression and an…
Texas Senate passes election reform bill criticized by Biden after closed-door negotiations, all-night debate
By Evie Fordham Republicans in the Texas Senate took a big step toward tightening their state’s election laws this weekend, prompting outcry from Democrats. The sweeping measure, known as Senate…
Wisconsin State Assembly Speaker Expands Investigation into Zuckerberg-Funded CTCL
By MICHAEL PATRICK LEAHY The speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly announced Thursday he is expanding the state legislature’s investigation into the conduct of several city officials and the Mark…