38 Republicans vote to block Trump-backed funding bill
The House blocked Speaker Mike Johnson's new and improved continuing resolution on Thursday night, even though it had support from President-elect Donald Trump. CR was rejected by a vote of 235-174, with 172 Republicans and two Democrats voting in favor of the 116-page bill, with 38 Republicans joining 197 Democrats in blocking it. Since voting […]
DOJ seeks to block Jan 6 defendants from attending Trump inauguration
Justice Department lawyers are asking a federal judge to deny a Jan. 6 petition from at least two defendants seeking to return to the nation's capital in time for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. Cindy Young, who was convicted of four misdemeanors for their involvement in the Capitol riot, and Russell Taylor, who pled guilty to […]
Hill Leaders Slipped Scheme into Spending Bill to Block, Stymie Investigations into Congress
Congressional leaders slipped provisions into makeshift spending bills that would prohibit or impede investigations into Congress. hidden within This stopgap spending bill is a provision that has sparked controversy among many conservatives on and off Capitol Hill. The provision, titled “Treatment of Electronic Services Provided to House Offices,” sounds vague, but could halt or limit […]
Pornhub to Block Access in Florida over Age Verification Law
Pornhub, the world's most popular porn website, will deny access to all users in Florida starting January 1, 2025, in protest of the state's new age verification requirements that protect children from adult content I will. florida politics report Pornhub, the world's most trafficked porn website, announced that it will block access for all users […]
GOP senator moves to block feds from disposing of border wall materials amid auction backlash
Fox's first appearance: A leading Republican senator is introducing a bill to block the federal government from disposing of border wall materials, after the controversy surrounding the auction of border wall parts once again made headlines. Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) announced federal funding to “dismantle, dismantle, or otherwise disable portions of the physical barrier along […]
Democratic senators introduce defense bill amendment to block GOP transgender restriction
A large group of Democratic senators on Monday introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would guarantee children of military personnel the right to gender-affirming care. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) led 20 other Democratic senators. Introduction of amendments This would go against language in the House-passed version of the NDAA that […]
Nancy Pelosi Moves to Block AOC from Top Democrat Post on House Oversight Committee
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is trying to block Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) from running to lead the Democratic Party on the House Oversight Committee, according to multiple reports. Punchbowl News and Axios both reported that Pelosi has urged colleagues to support Ocasio-Cortez's opponent, Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.), for the powerful Oversight Committee position. […]
Israel eyes Iran nuke sites amid reports Trump mulls moves to block Tehran atomic program
With the situation in the Middle East rapidly evolving, the incoming Trump administration is also reportedly considering a “maximum pressure 2.0” operation against Iran, and the Israeli Air Force appears to be preparing for a possible attack on Iran's nuclear program. is. The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, a former ally of Iran, largely due […]
Pelosi Working To Block AOC From Powerful Committee Position
The Pro-Trump News homepage sees 60 new headlines every 24 hours. Click here to take a look. Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is seeking to lead the House Oversight Committee, but Pelosi does not support her bid. Pelosi has publicly supported Rep. Jerry Connelly's bid for office, and has privately made phone calls supporting him. The […]
Trade Associations Sue to Block CFPB Overdraft Rule – PYMNTS.com
Pursued by four industry groups and three banks legal action against Consumer Financial Protection BureauThe (CFPB) final rules regarding overdraft services were released on Thursday (December 12). In the lawsuit, the organizations claim that the CFPB exceeded its regulatory authority with the new regulations and failed to properly consider how its actions would harm consumers. […]