Texas lawmakers consider bill prohibiting the use of SNAP to buy junk food
The bill passing through the Texas Legislature will prevent people from using the benefits of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in junk foods, including soda, energy drinks, candies, chips and cookies. Senate Bill 379 narrows the limit on the types of food products that can be purchased using SNAP funds, previously known as food […]
New bill seeks to sanction Pakistan’s army chief, free former PM Khan
Joe Wilson representatives (Rs.C.) and Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif). It called for the introduction of the “Pakistan Democracy Law” on Monday to sanction the country's army chiefs for “persecution of political enemies”, including former prime minister Imran Khan. The hill has obtained a copy of the bill. This copy will sanction Pakistani military bosses within 180 […]
Senate Republicans at Odds over Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ May Not Pass Until July
Senate Republicans may not be able to pass President Donald Trump's border security, energy and tax agenda early due to internal differences, Senate majority leader John Tune (R-SD) reportedly warned. Thune told Senate Republicans he hopes the budget resolution will move forward during the “next work period” before the April break, but added that the […]
Bipartisan bill would establish FEMA as an independent cabinet-level agency
A bipartisan pair of Florida state lawmakers are working together to establish the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as another cabinet-level agency to “reduce deficits, improve government efficiency and save lives.” D-Fla. Jared Moskowitz and Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) of the company implemented the FEMA Independence Act on Monday. It aims to separate agents from the […]
How Bill Chisholm shocked even partners at his own firm with Boston Celtics bid — as speculation swirls over whether he can pay
A few weeks ago, Bill Chisholm told a partner at a private equity company that he was planning to buy a basketball team. It wasn't just the basketball team. It was the Boston Celtics. Partners at his company, Symphony Technology Group, were concerned. Where does he get the money? Certainly, do they have only $10 […]
Bill Maher Says ‘F**k You’ to Critics of His Scheduled Trump White House Meeting
Comedian Bill Maher had two words for those criticizing the scheduled meeting with President Trump at the White House: “Fuck you.” In an interview with comedian Andrew Schultz on the club's random podcast, Maher discussed a scheduled meeting with President Trump and how it plagues difficult leftists. “Kid Rock was here a few weeks ago […]
Albany pols push bill honoring families of sanitation workers who responded to 9/11
Albany lawmakers are pushing for a bill to provide to families of late hygiene workers who have put some of the same benefits provided to loved ones of their first responders who died of a 9/11-related illness to ground zero. The Ignazio Jacaron Act gave additional credit to children and siblings of sanitary workers who […]
MPs could axe clause in bill banning forced labour in GB Energy supply chain | Modern slavery
The action found this week could be overturned this week for businesses found to have used forced labour in any of the state-owned UK energy supply chains. Labour lawmakers were whipped Tuesday to discard the clause inserted in the Senate energy bill in February. However, Labour MP Alex Sobel suggests supporting the measure by amending […]
The Hidden Bill for America: Trump’s Chaotic Tariffs Revealed
Unlike traditional tariff costs that focus on market prices, production, and employment, Trump’s tariffs are unpredictable, making it difficult to gauge their economic impact. The big difference is that it is unknown which countries and industries will be affected. Trump’s tariffs can change frequently, and he has the power to adjust the reasons for imposing […]
BREAKING: House passes Trump-backed bill to fund government through September
The House on Tuesday passed a Republican-led bill to fund the government through September in an effort to avert a shutdown. source