Obesity will cost US up to $9.1T in medical costs over next decade, House GOP warns
EXCLUSIVE — Obesity will cost the U.S. trillions of dollars in excess medical expenditures over the next decade, according to a new report from Republicans on the Joint Economic Committee. Last year, Republicans on the JEC, which is led by Chairman Martin Heinrich (D-MV) and Vice Chairman David Schweikert (R-AZ), estimated that obesity would cost […]
Secret Service agent robbed in California during Biden campaign visit
A U.S. Secret Service agent was robbed during President Joe Biden’s visit to California, according to authorities. The robbery occurred on Saturday night in Tustin, a city within the metropolitan area of Los Angeles. The agent was returning from a work assignment at around 9:30 p.m. when the robbery occurred, according to the Secret Service. […]
House investigating Hunter Biden whistleblower retaliation
House GOP leaders are opening an investigation into the Office of Special Counsel over claims the federal agency contributed to alleged retaliation against two IRS whistleblowers central to a criminal investigation into Hunter Biden. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) joined other GOP leaders in sending a letter to Karen Gorman, acting principal deputy special counsel, […]
Biden IRS announces crackdown on complex partnerships, says it will raise $50 billion
The Treasury Department and IRS have announced a new crackdown on tax planning through complex partnerships, a move the Biden administration contends will raise $50 billion in tax revenue. The initiative announced Monday will close a “major tax loophole” used by complex partnerships, the Treasury Department said. If the “loophole” is closed, it would raise […]
Wes Moore pardoning 175,000 marijuana convictions in Maryland
Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) is set to pardon more than 175,000 marijuana convictions in Maryland on Monday, less than two years after voters elected to legalize recreational marijuana in the state. Moore’s actions on Monday will pardon more than 150,000 simple possession of cannabis convictions, with the intent of helping those convicted of low-level criminal […]
Biden $50 million ad campaign targets ‘convicted felon’ Trump
President Joe Biden‘s campaign plans to underscore former President Donald Trump‘s conviction in his New York hush money trial before next week’s debate. The campaign announced its plan Monday to spend $50 million on ads in battleground states emphasizing what it is describing as the “central dynamic of the race,” that Biden fights for the […]
Four House races to watch in Tuesday’s Virginia primaries
Virginia will get its chance to influence who is sent to the House of Representatives next year as voters cast their ballot in several high-profile primaries on Tuesday. There are two open seats this fall due to the retirement of Democratic Reps. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) and Jennifer Wexton (D-VA), the first of which is seen […]
President Joe Biden prepared to use oil reserves again to lower gas prices
President Joe Biden is prepared to release more oil from the country’s strategic reserves if gas prices increase during summer. This is the latest plan by the Biden administration to counter higher prices at the pumps and the more expensive prices on various goods due to inflation. A Biden administration energy advisor suggested that gas […]
Houthi attacks on commercial vessels continue unimpeded
The Yemen-based Houthis have attempted several attacks over the last day or so in the waterways off its coasts, showing the problem has not gone away despite it disappearing from the headlines. Over the past day, U.S. forces destroyed one air defense sensor in Yemen, destroyed one uncrewed surface vessel, two patrol boats in the […]
Two killed, 14 injured during shooting at Juneteenth celebration in Texas
What was supposed to be a joyous occasion turned into horror and violence as gunshots were fired during a Juneteenth celebration. Two people were killed and 14 others were injured at the holiday event on Saturday night in Round Rock, Texas. The violence began at 10:50 p.m. between two groups that were attending the event, […]