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GOP-backed TikTok ban for kids fails in Democrat-controlled Virginia Legislature

A Republican legislative effort to block Virginia children from using the popular video-sharing app TikTok, backed by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin, was defeated in the Democratic-controlled Legislature this week. The bill, introduced by Republican Rep. Jay Leftwich of Chesapeake, remained in the House Delegates Committee after concerns arose about how the ban would be enforced. […]

Blue Cross Blue Shield Louisiana withdraws reorganization plan – WDSU New Orleans

A public hearing scheduled to be held in Baton Rouge on Wednesday regarding the proposed reorganization and sale of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana has been canceled. The Louisiana Department of Insurance Commissioner announced that Blue Cross is withdrawing its restructuring plan. Blue Cross was scheduled to be sold to Elevance Heath in Indiana. […]

LPGA lands Ford Championship title sponsor as women’s golf thrives

The LPGA announced another big win Tuesday as it announced a new title sponsor for next month’s newly named Ford Championship. Ford Motor Company will sponsor the LPGA Ford Championship, which will be held March 28-31 at Seville Country Club in Gilbert, Arizona. The current contract is only for one year, but we are building […]

House Republicans Announce Probe Into IRS For Allegedly Allowing ‘Prohibited’ Political Activity

The Republican-led House Oversight and Accountability Committee announced Wednesday that it will investigate the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for allegedly allowing nonprofit organizations to conduct “prohibited” political activities. House Oversight Chairman James Comer said the IRS allows certain 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to engage in lobbying as a “substantive part” of their operations. It claims this […]

White House dodges on ‘serious national security threat’ after House Intelligence Committee sounds alarm

White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan dodged questions about the “grave national security threat” that President Biden’s administration notified Congress of on Wednesday. The House Intelligence Committee told all members on Wednesday that it had briefed leaders on the situation, and Chairman Mike Turner called on Biden to declassify information about threats to the […]