Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) is urging Republicans to pursue a dramatic procedural shift to pass the SAVE America Act — by using budget reconciliation to bypass a Democratic filibuster and approve the bill with a simple majority. Under current plans, Senate Majority Leader John Thune has scheduled the SAVE America Act for consideration as standard … Read more
U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO) announced he will introduce a substitute amendment to the SAVE America Act aimed at incorporating additional priorities backed by President Donald Trump. The amendment would expand the election-focused legislation to include provisions addressing men participating in women’s sports and gender-transition procedures for children, alongside voter identification reforms. “The American people … Read more
The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation Wednesday aimed at cracking down on illegal immigrants accused of committing welfare fraud, approving the measure over strong opposition from most Democrats. Lawmakers voted 231-186 to pass the Deporting Fraudsters Act, with 186 Democrats voting against it. The bill was introduced by Rep. David Taylor, R-Ohio, Fox News reported. … Read more
Democratic candidates associated with the far-left legislative “Squad” lost all six Illinois House primary races on Tuesday evening, dealing a significant blow to their hopes of taking control of the party after the November midterms. “Being endorsed by @BernieSanders, @RoKhanna, @justicedems and @sunrisemvmt was a kiss of death in Illinois,” the American Israel Public Affairs … Read more
After an intense hearing, a Senate Democrat provided a decisive vote to move Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., to the next stage of his confirmation process. This is due to the fact that Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Rand Paul, a Republican from Kentucky, promised not to back Mullin because he believed he was … Read more
The View They Cut Down My Trees for Their “View” — So I Shut Down the Only Road That Leads to Their Front Doors… That’s the short version—the one you tell someone over a drink when they stare at you and say, “You didn’t actually do that.” The longer version begins on a Tuesday that … Read more
In recent years, a number of studies have pinpointed the connection between our gut microbiota and our overall health. From our mental well-being to how we react to stress and our vulnerability to autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes, the impact of our gut flora is far-reaching. A recent study published … Read more
Sean Penn won his third Oscar, but he didn’t attend the 98th Academy Awards ceremony, and many were left wondering what the reason for his absence could be. Well, at least those unaware of the actor’s feelings towards the ceremony. Penn was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for the role of Colonel Steven J. Lockjaw … Read more
One of the Supreme Court’s most liberal justices has sided with the administration of President Donald Trump in a deportation case. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan denied a request from four Mexican nationals who asked the court to block their deportation orders so they could file an appeal. “The petitioners, Fabian Lagunas Espinoza, Maria Angelica … Read more
Ashley Graham breastfed twins for five months and deserves a trophy Whether a mother decides to breastfeed or not is no one’s business. This bears repeating because even though this is a decision that has absolutely nothing to do with the general public, the general public always feels entitled to weigh in. And Ashley Graham … Read more