Vulnerable Democratic senator backs Laken Riley immigration bill ahead of tough re-election in red state
Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., supports an immigration bill named after late Georgia college student Laken Riley, despite previously helping to block the bill, ahead of a tough re-election battle. are doing. “Keeping Montanans safe is my top priority. That’s why I reiterate my call on the Biden administration and Congress to do more to secure […]
Alabama legislative session adjourned without final vote on gambling bill
Some Alabama lawmakers and even Gov. Kay Ivey expressed disappointment and frustration Thursday that the legislative session ended without a final vote on the gambling bill. The bill passed the House earlier in the session, but its supporters were unable to break the deadlock in the Senate, where a smaller version of the bill failed […]
CT Gov objects to bill that could subsidize striking workers with taxpayer funds
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said Thursday he does not support a vague bill passed late in the legislative session that would create a $3 million fund that could provide financial benefits to striking union members. He indicated that he would likely exercise his veto. “Everything I know about this bill, I’m not going to support […]
Missouri Gov. Parson Signs Bill Banning Taxpayer Funds to Abortion Providers
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson (R) signed a bill Thursday that prohibits abortion providers and their affiliates from receiving reimbursement from Medicaid. It is already illegal for taxpayers to directly fund abortions in the state. HB2634 Amend rules to prevent public funds from going to abortion-providing facilities or their “affiliated companies.” .@GovParsonMO Signs bill banning abortion […]
Julian Edelman recalls tense backstage moment between Robert Kraft, Bill Belichick at Tom Brady’s roast
According to former New England Patriots star Julian Edelman, there was a lot of tension in the air before Netflix’s Roast of Tom Brady began. Edelman appeared on the latest edition of the “Games with Names” podcast with Drew Bledsoe, who was the Patriots’ starting quarterback before Brady took the reins. The two former NFL […]
Senate overwhelmingly passes FAA reauthorization, sending bill to House
The Senate passed a five-year reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Thursday, putting pressure on the House to also pass the bill by a deadline of midnight Friday. The Ensuring Growth and Strong Leadership in American Aviation Act passed the Senate by a vote of 88-4. Despite opposition from lawmakers in Virginia and […]
House GOP Presents Bill To Send Hamas Sympathizers With Student Visas To Gaza: ‘In Violation Of Your Visa’
Congressman Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) and fellow Freedom Caucus member Congressman Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) (left) speak to reporters. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) OAN’s Brooke Mallory3:46 PM – Thursday, May 9, 2024 Tennessee Republican Congressman Andy Ogles on Wednesday introduced a bill that would force student visa holders who sympathize with Hamas to return home, recommending […]
Anti-Israel occupiers could lose federal student loans under new GOP Senate bill
Fox’s first appearance: Republicans are threatening federal financial aid provided to college students who commit crimes during the anti-Israel protests that are hitting universities across the country. Eight other Republicans, including Sens. Thom Tillis (R-Tenn.) and Steve Daines (R-Mont.), also Thursday; proposed. “Pro-Hamas student mobs blatantly violated the law, destroyed campus property, and resorted to […]
Chicago woman went to court multiple times before the squatter living in her home was evicted, racked up a $3,500 water bill while residing in the home
This summer, a Chicago woman plans to talk with lawmakers in Illinois about ways to stiffen penalties for squatters and lessen the blow to homeowners. Darsula Young’s property, which she inherited from her mother, was confiscated by “professional squatters” in September 2022. That’s when she received a call from a neighbor who said there had […]
GOP Bill Proposes Sending College Rioters to Gaza for Community Service
A bill proposed by House Republicans would require individuals convicted of misconduct at anti-Israel university protests to be sent to Gaza with a minimum sentence of six months of community service. “We should get that experience,” pro-Hamas campus activists say. [their] own medicine. ” The bill, sponsored by Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tennessee, and sponsored by […]