Watchdog organization submits Hatch Act complaint regarding federal agencies attributing shutdown to Democrats
A watchdog group has lodged a Hatch Act complaint against two government officials following the addition of politically charged banners on a website regarding a government shutdown linked to Democrats. The complaint, which came in on Wednesday, targets Kelly Loeffler, the head of the Small Business Administration (SBA), and Scott Turner, who directs the Housing […]
Do your kids keep saying ‘6-7’? Here’s the explanation.
(Nexstar) – Your child might soon be using a new slang term: “6-7.” They’re probably already familiar with words like “Skibidy,” “Quiet,” and “sigma.” Sometimes, “6-7” is written as “67,” but it’s often pronounced as “Six Seven,” accompanied by gestures like juggling or mimicking hand movements, which seems to have emerged from internet culture. This […]
HUD secretary is not concerned about breaking the law with website blaming shutdown on Democrats.
Scott Turner, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), expressed that he is “not at all worried” about potential violations of the Hatch Act related to a statement on the agency’s website criticizing Democratic actions linked to a government shutdown. A bold message on the HUD website read: “The radical left is trying to […]
Trump and Vought to discuss proposed federal cuts and layoffs during the shutdown
Trump Meeting on Budget Cuts President Trump announced he will have a meeting on Thursday with his office and the director of the management budget, Russ Vert. He described the conference as a means to evaluate which Democratic agencies may be, in his view, involved in political fraud. He expressed a belief that it’s essential […]
Turkey needs to provide important proof in Jamal Khashoggi’s killing
Seven years ago today, we lost a remarkable leader, journalist, husband, father, and grandfather: Jamal Khashoggi. As his widow, my grief has only deepened due to the uncertainty surrounding the events leading up to his tragic murder. The key to understanding what truly happened lies in Jamal’s personal devices: two phones, a laptop, and a […]
Following Gaza, Israel’s upcoming hurdle is its dependence on the US.
As Israel’s conflict with Hamas in Gaza nears its conclusion, discussions are shifting to what comes next, especially regarding Israel’s approach to its global relationships, particularly with its key ally, the United States. The close military and economic ties between the two nations have fluctuated over time. Back in 1947, the creation of a Jewish […]
Lessons from James Comey
This week’s indictment of former FBI director James Comey resembles a dire moment from Game of Thrones. Picture Joffrey, cruel and self-absorbed, seated on his throne, demanding Ned Stark, the Lord of the North, to submit. Stark stands his ground, defiantly, and pays for it with his life. In response to President Trump, Comey remarked, […]
Republicans in a difficult position over accusations regarding Democrats’ shutdown requests
As the government funding talks stall, Republicans have consistently accused Democrats of requesting free healthcare for immigrants in exchange for support on federal funding bills. This claim, pushed by various Republican leaders, including President Trump and Vice President Vance, lacks substantiation. During a press briefing, Trump suggested a deceptive AI statement from Senate Minority Leader […]
Iran might be Hamas’s final support.
President Trump’s peace initiative for Gaza, which includes 20 points, gained momentum after its announcement by the White House on Monday. A group of foreign ministers from Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the UAE, and Qatar issued a joint statement indicating “cautious support” for the plan. Interestingly, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave his […]
Lawmakers anticipate the shutdown will continue for at least a week
Senators are hoping that the looming government shutdown won’t drag on past mid-week, though there’s concern it might last even longer. The Senate didn’t proceed with a vote to reopen the government on Wednesday, and will close for the session on Thursday due to Yom Kippur. While the Senate will reconvene on Friday, few anticipate […]