Nebraska Lawmaker Removes Founders’ Portraits From State Capitol
A Nebraska state senator is defending her decision to remove portraits of America’s Founding Fathers from a hallway in the state Capitol after security footage of the incident ignited backlash online and criticism from the governor. Democratic State Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh was captured on Capitol security video taking down portraits that were part of an […]
Vance Announces New DOJ Post To Lead Nationwide Crackdown On Federal Fraud
Vice President JD Vance announced the creation of a new Assistant Attorney General position at the Department of Justice to spearhead a nationwide effort to combat fraud targeting federal programs, with an initial focus on Minnesota amid a surge of high-profile investigations. Speaking during a White House press briefing, Vance said the new role would […]
Longtime California Congresswoman To Retire – Is Her Seat In Play?
U.S. Rep. Julia Brownley (D-Calif.) is making headlines as she announces her decision to step down, signaling the end of a long-standing career representing California’s 26th Congressional District in the House. Brownley, 73, has served in the House since 2013. She previously served in the California State Assembly and worked in marketing before entering politics. […]
Morning Brief: Portland Shooting, Georgia Shift & A Legend Remembered
Today’s headlines move from a tense and unfolding federal investigation in the Pacific Northwest, to a major decision reshaping Georgia’s political future, and end with the loss of a quiet giant who helped define modern country music. FBI Investigates Agent-Involved Shooting in Portland Federal authorities are investigating an agent-involved shooting in Portland, Oregon, after immigration […]
California Billionaire Tax Proposal Sparks Tech Exodus as Miami Emerges as Top Destination
For years, California’s wealthiest tech founders talked openly about leaving the Golden State. Few followed through. Now, that long-discussed exodus appears to be accelerating as a proposed California ballot initiative targeting billionaires sends some of the world’s richest entrepreneurs scrambling to establish new residency — with Miami rapidly emerging as the preferred landing spot. The […]
2 People Shot By Federal Agents In Portland, Officials Say
Federal immigration agents shot and wounded two people in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday afternoon, according to authorities. The FBI’s Portland office is now investigating the case. The shooting occurred around 2:15 p.m. local time in the Hazelwood neighborhood of Portland and involved U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents. Local police officers responding to the […]
Republicans Block Bipartisan Effort To Override Trump Vetoes
The Republican-controlled House declined Thursday afternoon to override two vetoes by President Donald Trump, underscoring the president’s firm grip on his party even after lawmakers from both parties had backed the bills. Both measures passed the House and Senate earlier with broad bipartisan support. But when it came time to challenge the vetoes, most Republicans […]
New Jersey Lawmakers Rush Through Gun Control In Lame-Duck Session
By Mark Chesnut The Truth About Guns While many Americans already had visions of sugarplums dancing in their heads, anti-gun New Jersey lawmakers were busy doing the work of their financial enablers in the gun-ban lobby. During a lame duck session, anti-gunners in the state legislature managed to pass four bills that now only need […]
What Jefferson Actually Believed About Religion And The Constitution
Claims circulate with confidence that Thomas Jefferson learned the principles of religious liberty from the Quran and then embedded those principles in the Constitution. The most recent version of this claim comes from Wajahat Ali, who asserted in a widely shared video that Jefferson absorbed the idea of religious freedom from Islam itself. He is […]