Andrew Langer: MedPAC’s Attack on Medicare Advantage – And Why Republicans Should Avoid It
Concerns Over MedPAC’s Impact on Medicare Advantage One clear example of how a permanent bureaucracy in Washington influences policy regardless of election outcomes is the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, often referred to as MedPAC. Its forthcoming recommendations might threaten affordability and health benefits for older Americans. MedPAC is intended to be an advisory body, mainly […]
Mamdani Gains New Support in Effort to Impose High Taxes on New York City’s Wealthy
Tax Increases Proposed by NYC Mayor Amid State’s Budget Talks New York City’s Mayor, Zoran Mamdani, is pushing for tax increases, which seem likely to happen despite Governor Kathy Hochul’s earlier promises not to raise taxes. On Monday night, the Democratic-controlled New York State Assembly shared a budget proposal that includes several measures championed by […]
Forgive Texas Voters If They Confuse James Talarico’s Gun Record With That of a Progressive from a Blue State
Representative Talarico’s Senate Bid and Second Amendment Stance Representative James Talarico from Texas is aiming for a Senate seat, but his stance on Second Amendment rights seems more aligned with states like New York or California. Talarico is competing in the Democratic primary against Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who is currently targeting the position held by […]
Police Discover Girl Believed to Have Been Abducted in 2020 on Opposite Side of the Country Years Later
Missing Girl Found Safe in North Carolina On March 10, police revealed that a girl, who was allegedly kidnapped from California in 2020, has been located safe in North Carolina. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) reported that the now 11-year-old girl was discovered after a call from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LACSD) […]
Scott Turner: The U.S. Invested Over $1 Trillion in Science with Little to Show For It
Back in 1950, the U.S. government decided to invest heavily in university research, aiming to spark a new wave of scientific breakthroughs. This initiative has been running for 75 years now, with federal outlays for scientific research around universities totaling roughly $1 trillion over that time. However, the anticipated golden age of scientific achievement hasn’t […]
Trump Honors American Heroes At SOTU, Urges Bold Action On SAVE America Act
Trump’s State of the Union Address Highlights Accomplishments and Calls for Action President Donald Trump’s recent State of the Union address marked a significant moment, showcasing his notable achievements while expressing optimism for the future. He also raised examples of American exceptionalism throughout his speech. This record-breaking speech felt more like an energizing pep talk, […]
‘They Are Wonderful Individuals’: Trump Reacts to First American Losses in Iran Military Operation
Trump Comments on Service Members Killed in Action President Donald Trump referred to the three U.S. service members who lost their lives in the conflict with Iran as “great people” during an interview with the Daily Mail on Sunday. According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), by 9:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, three service members had […]
Why the 10-Year Milestone of US LNG Deserves Recognition
The Rise of U.S. LNG Exports A recent graph shared by a friend highlights a critical aspect of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, total exports have surged from near zero in 2015 to impressive projections. By 2017, exports reached around 2 billion cubic feet per day (Bcfd), […]
FBI Looking Into Possible Terrorism Connection in Mass Shooting That Left 3 Dead and 14 Hurt
Austin Shooting Incident Leaves Two Dead, Multiple Injured In a tragic incident early Sunday morning, a gunman killed two individuals and injured 14 others outside a busy bar in Austin. The situation escalated when police shot and killed the suspect, bringing the total number of fatalities to three. The FBI is currently examining whether the […]
At least nine protesters died while trying to breach the US consulate following the Ayatollah’s death.
Violence Erupts in Karachi Amid Protests At least nine protesters lost their lives and over 50 were injured in Karachi, Pakistan, as hundreds gathered to target the U.S. consulate on Sunday. On Saturday, President Trump confirmed that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei was killed during a joint U.S.-Israeli military operation referred to as “Operation Epic […]