Trump-backed pastor advances to red state GOP primary to succeed outgoing Rep. Duncan
Mark Burns, an evangelical pastor backed by former President Trump, has advanced to the runoff election for the Republican nomination to replace retiring Rep. Geoff Duncan in South Carolina’s 3rd Congressional District. Seven Republicans were vying for a seat normally held by the GOP, but no real front-runner emerged ahead of the primary. Ultimately, Trump’s […]
Ukraine uses newly unleashed US weapons to blunt Russian advances in the north
UKRAINE UNLEASHES HIMARS: Ukraine has wasted no time taking advantage of the new authorities granted by the United States to target key Russian positions across its northern border with American HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems, scoring several significant hits over the past few days. “Ukrainian forces struck a Russian S-300/400 air defense battery in Belgorod […]
NATO foreign ministers meet in Prague seeking ways to get Ukraine more flexibility and air defense to counter Russian advances
BLINKEN: ‘WE’VE ADAPTED AND ADJUSTED’: NATO foreign ministers are meeting in Prague, capital of the Czech Republic, as pressure grows to provide Ukraine with not just more air defense but also the flexibility to use long-range weapons in cross-border strikes on Russian positions. During a visit to Moldova ahead of today’s meetings, Secretary of State […]
Retired Navy officer Furman advances past GOP primary runoff to take on federally indicted Texas Democrat
Jay Furman defeated Lazaro Garza in the Republican primary runoff against Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar., He was indicted on federal conspiracy and bribery charges earlier this month. The winner of the Republican runoff primary for the 28th Congressional District was announced shortly after 8pm Tuesday night local time. Retired Navy officer Jay Furman and rancher […]
Fifth-generation Texan advances past GOP primary runoff to take on progressive homeless activist
In a runoff election held on Tuesday, Texas Rep. Craig Goldman won the Republican nomination for the 12th Congressional District, the seat vacated by Rep. Kay Granger’s retirement, according to the Associated Press. Goldman won the runoff election after neither candidate received more than 50 percent of the vote in the March primary. Granger has […]
Australian Dollar advances amid risk-on mood, light trading – FXStreet
The Australian dollar strengthened on risk-advanced sentiment after the UoM’s five-year inflation expectations softened on Friday. The Australian share price rose above 7,770, following Wall Street’s gains from Friday. The US dollar weakened after the Gulf Coast University’s May 5-year consumer inflation expectations dropped to 3.0% from an expected 3.1%. The Australian dollar (AUD) rose […]
House advances bill to prevent noncitizens from voting in DC
House lawmakers voted 262-143 to pass a bill that would repeal a law allowing foreigners to vote in local elections in Washington, DC. 52 Democrats participated. strong group of republicans Despite passing HR 192, the bill has not been taken up in the Senate, much less expected to be signed by President Biden. “Allowing noncitizens, […]
Trump-backed election security bill advances through key House committee
A major election security bill backed by both former President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson, Republican of Louisiana, cleared a key hurdle Thursday, moving it closer to a full floor vote in the House. The Protecting Voter Eligibility for America (SAVE) Act, introduced by Representative Chip Roy, R-Texas, passed the House Administration Committee on […]
Arizona Senate advances measure allowing police to arrest illegal migrants in state
Arizona senators narrowly approved a ballot measure on Wednesday that would give local law enforcement the power to arrest people who illegally cross the U.S.-Mexico border into the state. The proposition, which passed along party lines on a 16-13 vote, would make it a state crime for illegal immigrants to enter Arizona from Mexico anywhere […]
California advances legislation cracking down on stolen goods resellers and auto theft
The California Senate on Wednesday approved 15 bipartisan bills that would stiffen penalties for organized crime groups, expand drug court programs and close loopholes in the law to make it easier to prosecute auto thefts. One proposal would require large online marketplaces like eBay and Amazon to verify the identities of sellers who make more […]