House-passed antisemitism bill may violate First Amendment warn critics: ‘Misguided and harmful’
Anti-Semitism on campus worsens FOX News reporter Brian Lenas reports that a Columbia University student has been suspended indefinitely and kicked out of his residence following anti-Israel protests. Critics have blasted a bill recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives aimed at cracking down on anti-Semitism, arguing that it goes too far and would […]
5 takeaways from competing Democratic, GOP farm bill plans
House Republicans and Democrats have announced two competing visions for the Farm Bill, the $1.5 trillion omnibus that will support America’s food system. The contrasting proposals illustrate the fault lines between the two parties’ visions for U.S. agriculture plagued by rising supply costs and climate change. However, despite these disagreements, there are important overlaps between […]
Bill Forcing NC Sheriffs to Cooperate with ICE May Become Law
A bill that would require North Carolina sheriffs to coordinate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) authorities could soon become law after much debate among state lawmakers. Senate Judiciary Committee approved House Bill 10 was passed Tuesday after passing the House in 2023, the Carolina Journal reported. The bill’s lead sponsor, Rep. Destin Hall (R-Caldwell), […]
ROOKE: Republicans Step On Another Rake With Self-Owning ‘Antisemitism’ Bill
Democrats are in a civil war over the Israel-Gaza conflict, and Republicans can’t help but take bullets at their supposed political opponents. It comes in the form of HR6090, a bill just passed by the U.S. House of Representatives aimed at curbing anti-Semitism on college campuses. Anti-Semitism on American soil has certainly grown louder since […]
Filibuster against $4B Missouri Medicaid bill ends
A multi-day filibuster in the Missouri Senate ended Thursday with Republicans allowing a vote on the more than $4 billion Medicaid program that had been held hostage. Senators initially approved a bill by voice vote that would renew long-standing taxes on hospitals and other health care providers. The bill requires a second approval vote in […]
Alabama governor signs bill enshrining Biden on November ballot
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) reportedly signed a bill Thursday that ensures President Biden will appear on the state’s ballot in November. The Hill has reached out to Ivey’s office for comment. Associated Press reported A spokesperson said the bill has been signed. The bill’s salvo comes after the Alabama Senate unanimously approved it last […]
EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Mark Green Introduces Bill To Block Biden Admin Rule Restricting Firearm Sales
Republican Tennessee Rep. Mark Green introduced a bill Wednesday to block the implementation of a new Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) rule that would impose greater restrictions on firearm exports. The BIS rule released April 30 would make a number of changes to licensing policies that firearm manufacturers, sellers and trade groups say will […]
REPUBLICANS Pass HATE SPEECH Bill Under “Antisemitism”
The House of Commons has just passed a major bill to combat “anti-Semitism,” with majorities from both parties supporting it. The bill itself is described as forcing the Department of Education to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Coalition’s definition of anti-Semitism when enforcing the Civil Rights Act of 1964 on college campuses. Only 21 Republicans […]
Alabama lawmakers advance bill letting inmates speak at parole hearings
A legislative committee advanced a bill Thursday that would allow state inmates to speak at parole hearings by phone or video conference for the first time. The House Judiciary Committee approved the bill with amendments that would give victims and law enforcement officials the option to participate electronically instead of driving to Montgomery for parole […]
Halle Berry makes push for $275M menopause research bill
Hollywood actor Halle Berry joined a bipartisan group of senators on Thursday to introduce a bill that would authorize $275 million to increase research, training, and public awareness about menopause and midlife women’s health issues. Announced. Berry, who has been outspoken about misdiagnosis related to menopause, gave a passionate statement at a press conference outside […]