Special election for McCarthy seat advances to runoff
Two Republicans will compete in a runoff election in May to take former Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) House seat, which has been open since December. County Sheriff Mike Boudreau will face state Rep. Vince Fong in the May 21 special election for California’s 20th District. Boudreau has touted his law enforcement background and campaigned primarily […]
Expanded ‘Don’t say gay’ law advances to Alabama House
The Alabama Legislature on Wednesday introduced a bill that would ban public schools from discussing or teaching about gender identity and sexual orientation in the classroom until 12th grade, extending current law to fifth grade. House Education Policy Committee advanced The bill is currently headed for a full vote in the Alabama House of Representatives. […]
Formation of Dutch government advances as far-right Wilders admits he can’t be PM | Netherlands
Dutch coalition talks have shifted from exploratory talks to more concrete negotiations aimed at establishing a mainly technocratic government after far-right leader Geert Wilders admitted he has no chance of becoming prime minister. I will proceed with this. Four months after Mr Wilders’ anti-Muslim Freedom Party (PVV) became the largest party in parliament, former Socialist […]
Ukraine war briefing: Russian advances stopped, says Zelenskiy – ‘we have recovered our situation in the east’ | Ukraine
Russian military advance into Ukraine ‘blocked’about the situation along the front, according to Volodymyr Zelensky in top condition within 3 months. Zelenskiy said in an interview with France’s BFM television that Ukraine had improved its strategic position despite the lack of weapons. Without new supplies, the situation could change. This was after the Russians captured […]
Kevin O’Leary offers to buy TikTok and turn it into a ‘new American company’ if proposed ban advances
‘Shark Tank’ investor Kevin O’Leary talks about House bill that would force TikTok to sever ties with China As lawmakers vote on whether to take legislative action against the Chinese-owned app TikTok, one of America’s most influential entrepreneurs plans to buy the platform and host it on U.S. soil. proposed. “If this order goes through, […]
Iowa advances in Big Ten Tournament despite Caitlin Clark’s cold start
MINNEAPOLIS — It won’t be long before Caitlin Clark’s college career is in jeopardy every time she steps on the court. In just one night, the dream of Iowa’s last chance to win its first national championship could be extinguished. Clark will also need help if the Hawkeyes are to get back to the title […]
House panel advances TikTok ban
The Protecting Americans from Regulatory Applications by Foreign Adversaries Act overwhelmingly passed the committee.Craftsman support. The bill’s advancement comes just two days after it was introduced by lawmakers. mike gallagher (Republican, Wisconsin) raja krishnamoorthi (Democrat, Illinois), top member of the House Select Committee on the Communist Party of China. I’m a member of the Diet. […]
As Kentucky coal power plants close, bill to create future-oriented energy commission advances
Kentucky lawmakers introduced a bill Wednesday that would create a commission tasked with assessing power generation capacity and energy needs in the state, long known as a coal-producing powerhouse. The commission’s role will include reviewing plans by Kentucky utilities to retire power plants, and its findings and recommendations will be submitted to regulators at the […]
Schiff advances in California Senate race
According to predictions from Decision Desk Headquarters, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) will advance to the general election in California’s closely watched Senate race. Schiff was the top vote-getter in a competitive nonpartisan primary that also included fellow Democrats Katie Porter and Barbara Lee, as well as Republican baseball great Steve Garvey. Under California’s nonpartisan system, […]
Bill to address Washington tribes’ opioid crisis advances as addiction ‘claims a generation’
A bill that would provide millions of dollars to Washington state tribes to address the opioid crisis received unanimous support in the House of Representatives on Friday, a scourge that some say has been going on for a generation. opened the door to state funding. “This bill invests in Indian Country. It invests in Washington […]