Rep. Scott Perry tries to avoid a second loss by a House Freedom Caucus member this election cycle
The House Freedom Caucus is having a moment, though not necessarily the one its members, some of the chamber’s most conservative Republican lawmakers, envisioned as they steered the loose-knit and secretive group for nearly a decade now. Home to some of the loudest and most rebellious rabble-rousers in Congress, the tough-as-nails attitudes and willingness to […]
What’s in your makeup? Luna spearheads paraben ban
EXCLUSIVE — Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) is spearheading legislation aimed at addressing the presence of harmful chemicals in cosmetics. In an exclusive interview with the Washington Examiner, Luna discussed her proposed No Toxic Chemicals in Cosmetics Act, highlighting the dangers associated with parabens, a common ingredient in makeup. “Big corporations are taking the cheapest […]
Gas prices: Costs increase for the third straight day
Gas prices increased again this week, marking the third straight day that the average cost for a gallon of regular gas went up. It costs $3.544 per gallon for regular gas on Thursday, according to AAA. This was slightly higher than yesterday’s price of $3.538 per gallon. Prices have increased nearly four cents per gallon […]
A commonsense platform for peace and prosperity
Amid the continuing Democratic Party meltdown over what to do about an increasingly incompetent incumbent president, former President Donald Trump released the most detailed document yet outlining a policy vision for a second term in office. Like the candidate himself, the 2024 Republican Party platform has its flaws and is sometimes more sizzle than steak, […]
Sideshows tolerated in California’s Wild West
Somewhere between 80 and 100 people robbed a 76 gas station on Hegenberger Road near the Oakland Airport last week, ultimately causing more than $100,000 in losses. The thieves came in waves, owner Sam Mardaie told a local news station. “Everything is destroyed. This is what I feed my family,” Mardaie said. “Whatever they couldn’t […]
The best economic recovery program is church
Going to church won’t protect you from hurricanes or other disasters, but it sure will help you out afterward. And even if you’re not religious, the best insurance plan might be to live in a churchy community. That’s not a matter of faith — it’s the finding of economics. Corinthian Baptist Church members help tornado […]
Kevin McCarthy claims Biden dilemma is turning into Democratic Party’s ‘Watergate’
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy argued the division within the Democratic Party over President Joe Biden’s 2024 campaign is turning into the party’s “Watergate,” a reference to the event that upended former President Richard Nixon’s presidency. A growing number of Democrats have asked Biden to bow out of the presidential race over concerns on his […]
What Youngkin would bring to a Trump ticket
WHAT YOUNGKIN WOULD BRING TO A TRUMP TICKET. Who knows where the buzz around possible Trump vice presidential picks comes from? Is it real? It is bad phone tag? Is it somebody’s self-promotion? It’s hard to tell. In any event, buzz seems to be increasing around Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA), who has been up and down in […]
Jocelyn Nungaray’s mother backs Cruz immigration bill
The mother of murder victim Jocelyn Nungaray said her 12-year-old daughter would still be alive if a newly introduced Republican bill had been in effect last month. “In the wake of so much grief, Jocelyn gives me the strength to be her voice and demand justice,” said Alexis Nungaray, Jocelyn’s mother, in a statement from […]
Biden won’t get ‘political salvation’ from NATO press conference
With President Joe Biden set to address the world Thursday evening at the 2024 NATO summit, one House Democrat is pumping the brakes on Biden’s ability to restore favor among voters, donors, and lawmakers who have come out against him after his poor debate performance. Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) took to X to explain why […]