Tony Gonzales plots revenge tour for GOP colleagues backing primary challenger
Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) is warning of possible retribution against some of his GOP colleagues in the House who are actively campaigning against the Texas Republican’s reelection bid. As Gonzales seeks a third term to his seat on Tuesday representing Texas’s 23rd Congressional District, the incumbent is facing a challenge from his right over his […]
Wealthiest pay highest taxes despite claims to contrary, new congressional analysis finds
The ultra-wealthy are paying the highest average share of taxes, according to a new analysis from a nonpartisan congressional committee. The Joint Committee on Taxation found that the top 1% of earners pay an average tax rate of around 30% in combined income, employment, and excise taxes, double or more than the share of taxes […]
Democrats look to expand abortion playbook to target Republicans on IVF
House Democrats are expanding their reproductive rights playbook by launching an effort to warn that in vitro fertilization could be at risk if Republicans continue to hold the majority despite efforts by GOP lawmakers to preserve access to the procedure. The strategy stems from Democratic action after the overturning of Roe v. Wade, which returned […]
From Bunker Hill to Heartbreak Ridge, their sacrifices merit great memorials
This Memorial Day, let’s learn something from the first famous person who died in combat for the United States. Then, consider the nonfamous ones who died the same day and ever since. Joseph Warren was a prominent Boston physician. He was the man who, in April 1775, enlisted Paul Revere for the midnight ride to warn that the […]
Johnny Wactor dead: Actor dies at 37 from fatal gunshot wound
Actor Johnny Wactor died early Saturday when he was shot by three men who are suspected of stealing the catalytic converter from his car. Wactor, 37, saw three men surrounding his vehicle while with a coworker in downtown Los Angeles, California, according to his mother Scarlett’s report to TMZ. He reportedly did not fight the […]
At least 15 dead after severe storms hit southern states
Tornadoes mixed with heavy rainfall and flooding resulted in 15 deaths across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Kentucky this weekend. One tornado began in northern Texas on Saturday night. Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) confirmed Sunday that seven people had died due to storm-related causes. Cooke County Sheriff Ray Sappington added that there were about 20 injured […]
Disney veteran director advises company to prioritize character and story over ‘the message’
Veteran Disney director John Musker has suggested that the Walt Disney Company undergo some “course correction” in its film production, advising the company to focus on stories and characters before a film’s message. Musker, whose directing credits include iconic Disney films such as The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and Moana, explained that the classic Disney films […]
29-year-old NFL player retires after emergency blood clot surgery
NFL veteran Billy Price announced his retirement on Saturday, citing health risks that could grow should he continue playing football. Price, 29, revealed on social media that he underwent an emergency pulmonary embolism surgery last month to address a blood clot that he had. He added that having an unprovoked pulmonary embolism as a healthy […]
Ron Paul mocks No labels ticket: ‘You have to label something’
Former Libertarian Party presidential nominee Ron Paul spoke at the Libertarian National Convention where he did not shy away from attacking the failed No Labels 2024 ticket. Paul, who sought the office of the presidency three times, once as the Libertarian Party nominee in 1988 and twice for the Republican Party in 2008 and 2012, mocked […]
Donalds promises GOP win in November will fix border crisis: ‘Deport millions of people who should not be here’
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) vowed Sunday that the Republican Party will properly address security along the southern border should it retake the White House this November. Donalds made his comment when asked about a comment President Joe Biden made against the Republican Party, claiming that Republicans in Congress prioritized “partisan politics” over the nation’s security. […]