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Burgum defends using 'dictatorship' to describe Biden administration

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum (Republican) repeated past comments he has made calling the Biden administration a “dictatorship.” CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins on “State of the Union” pressed Burgum on why he called the Biden White House a “dictatorship,” pointing out that just because someone opposes Biden’s policies or executive orders doesn’t make it a […]

House Intelligence Chairman Mike Turner defends controversial appointments of Trump allies

House Intelligence Chairman Mike Turner (R-OH) defended two controversial Republican appointments to the committee. Reps. Ronny Jackson (R-TX) and Scott Perry (R-PA) have come under scrutiny for past behavior that raised questions about their credibility. In an appearance on CBS News’s Face the Nation, Turner downplayed concerns over the two. .@RepMikeTurner (R-OH), chair of the […]

McClintock defends polarized House: ‘Congress is simply a reflection of the country’

Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.) on Sunday pushed back against those who say Congress is to blame for growing polarization in recent years, saying lawmakers in Washington are “simply reflecting the dynamics that are happening across the country.” “People always ask me why things are so divided over there or why can’t everyone just get along, […]

Microsoft Defends Its Intimate Relationship with China to Congress After Chinese Hackers Infiltrated Its Software

At a congressional hearing this week, Microsoft President Brad Smith acknowledged the company’s role in a massive security breach that allowed China-linked hackers to penetrate federal computer networks. He also defended the company’s work under communist dictatorships. CNBC Reports Smith offered remorse in testimony before the House Homeland Security Committee and pledged to address security […]

Chicago Mayor Defends Spending Campaign Funds On Makeup By Touting Support Of ‘Black And Brown-Owned’ Small Businesses

Chicago’s Democratic mayor, Brandon Johnson, defended spending more than $30,000 in campaign funds on makeup and haircuts as support for “Black-owned” small businesses, according to The Center Square. The Johnson campaign spent $4,000 at hair salons and more than $20,000 at cosmetics stores. Election Expense Report It revealed 42 separate expenditures on make-up magic by […]