GOP hardliners use rare procedural move to block leadership-backed bill
A group of hardline Republicans on Wednesday carried out an unusual procedural maneuver, working with Democrats to block a vote on the bill in its current form, in a small but embarrassing blow to Republican leadership. Six Republicans joined all Democrats in supporting a Democratic-led motion to reintroduce the Mining Regulatory Transparency Act, resulting in […]
Georgia governor signs controversial Republican-backed bill requiring cash bail for more offenses
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (D) on Wednesday signed a controversial bill requiring cash bail for additional crimes that require cash bail. according to To the press release from his office. Senate Bill 63 (SB 3) add The list of crimes that require cash bail in the Peach State includes extortion, sex trafficking and animal cruelty. […]
Gaetz dubs House antisemitism bill a ‘ridiculous hate speech bill’
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Florida) called the House anti-Semitism bill a “ridiculous hate speech bill” ahead of Wednesday’s vote. As pro-Palestinian protests continue at American universities across the country, the House of Representatives has approved a bill aimed at cracking down on anti-Semitism on college campuses. Gaetz announced his opposition to the bill before the vote, […]
Bill Ackman Cuts $10,000 Check To Frat Boys Who Held Up American Flag At Protest
The American billionaire and activist investor Bill Ackman’s name appeared as a top donor rewarding a Greek-letter fraternity at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill for defending the U.S. national flag, a fundraiser created early Wednesday showed. “William Ackman” gifted UNC-Chapel Hill’s Pi Kappa Phi fraternity $10,000 for protecting the Star-Spangled Banner […]
Jewish Democrat Sara Jacobs on voting against bill: Anti-Zionism not ‘inherently’ antisemitism
Jewish lawmaker Rep. Sarah Jacobs (D-Calif.) said anti-Zionism, in her view, is not “inherently” anti-Semitism, and the House-passed bill calls for anti-Semitism on college campuses. He said he voted against the bill. It would be “suppression” of the right to free speech. Jacobs spoke from his own experience facing anti-Semitism in his personal life, adding […]
Lawler, Moskowitz slam Greene over antisemitism bill pushback
Reps. Mike Lawler (N.Y.) and Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) on Wednesday echoed Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) decision to oppose anti-Semitism legislation. He harshly criticized the reasons for opposing the bill. . Greene said in a social media post that she would vote against the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2023, which Lawler and Moskowitz introduced last […]
Rep. Hunt Presents Bill to Ensure Lifelong Protection for Presidents
In response to recent Democratic proposals for a bill aimed at stripping former President Donald Trump of protections if he is convicted of a felony and incarcerated, Texas Republican Rep. Wesley Hunt said all is introducing legislation that would permanently guarantee Secret Service protection for former U.S. presidents.not influenced by personal or political bias. The […]
House tees up vote on antisemitism bill some Democrats fear may inflame tensions
The House will vote on an antisemitism bill on Wednesday in response to the nationwide pro-Palestinian protests occurring across college campuses, with some House Democrats coming out against the legislation as it would expand the definition of antisemitism. The bipartisan Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023, which was introduced by Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY), would require […]
Kansas Legislature Passes Bill Banning Chinese Land Purchases Near Military Sites After DCNF Investigation
The Kansas State Legislature passed a bill Tuesday that would ban companies from China and other hostile countries from purchasing land near military sites. The state House of Representatives passed SB172 by a vote of 86-39 on Monday, and the state Senate passed the bill by a vote of 24-14 on Tuesday. according to To […]
‘Keep Marching For Hamas, Kids’: Bill Maher Slams College Protests Supporting Hamas, Claims Misdirected Activism
Bill Maher condemned anti-Israel protests on campus on Tuesday’s episode of his podcast “Club Random.” During his “Club Random” podcast Along with UFC president Dana White, Maher, a comedian and HBO host, criticized the intensity of anti-Israel protests on campuses such as Columbia University. Maher slammed the protesters for having their priorities wrong and pointed […]