Garland rips ‘unfounded’ effort to hold him in contempt after Biden asserts executive privilege over Hur audio
Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday condemned an “unprecedented and frankly baseless attack on the Department of Justice” and released audio of a meeting with Special Counsel Robert Hur about classified documents in President Biden’s possession. He defended President Biden’s decision to assert executive privilege to block subpoenas seeking audio. Garland was en route to […]
Melinda French Gates to leave namesake foundation, launch new effort
Melinda French Gates announced Monday that she will step down as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation next month. This is a major change in leadership for one of the world’s largest charities. French Gates, who divorced her ex-husband and Microsoft founder Bill Gates in 2021, said she would spend $12.5 billion on […]
JD Vance slams NY v. Trump trial as Dem effort to distract that the ‘world is on fire’ under Biden
Republican Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance summed up the ongoing New York v. Trump trial as an effort by Democrats to distract from the fact that “the world is on fire” under the Biden administration. “This is about the fact that President Joe Biden has had a failed record as commander-in-chief and leader of this country, […]
Knicks looking to rebound after rough effort on boards in Game 3
INDIANAPOLIS — One of the Knicks’ big strengths all season has been offensive rebounding, but losing that battle led to a Game 3 loss to the Pacers. The Pacers had 13 offensive boards, including six by center Myles Turner and one by Aaron Nesmith, who connected with Andrew Nembhard’s game-tying 3-pointer with 17.1 seconds left. […]
Trump ally Steve Bannon loses appeal on contempt conviction in effort to stay out of prison
Former White House official Steve Bannon’s appeal of his contempt of Congress conviction was denied on Friday, resulting in a subpoena from the House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. He will continue to be sentenced to prison for ignoring the law. The three-party U.S. Court of Appeals for […]
MTG motion to vacate Johnson: 43 House members backed speaker ouster effort
An overwhelming number of House Republicans voted with Democrats to table Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene‘s (R-GA) motion to vacate Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) on Wednesday, leaving just 10 Republicans joining Greene in her efforts to remove the speaker. On Wednesday, 359 members of the House voted to table the motion to oust Johnson, with 43 […]
House spikes effort to oust Johnson from speakership
Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (Georgia) asked for The plan was to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson from the speakership on Wednesday, but the move was soundly rejected as most House Democrats joined with most House Republicans to raise concerns about the ousting effort. . “The Unionist Party has spoken and Mike Johnson is the […]
Trump: ‘Not the time’ for Greene’s effort to boot Johnson as Speaker
Former President Trump said Wednesday that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) attempt to unseat Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) from the top spot in the House is “not the right time.” He warned that the efforts were being demonstrated. “Discord” in an election year. President Trump moderated Greene, one of her most ardent supporters in the […]
Judge Deals Blow To Blue State Effort To Put Abortion Amendment On Ballot
A New York judge ruled Tuesday that a proposed abortion amendment could not appear on the ballot this November, according to The Associated Press. The New York Legislature passed the Equal Protection of Law Amendment in 2023, which prohibits discrimination based on “pregnancy outcomes” or “gender expression,” according to the AP. State Supreme Court Justice […]
Ilhan Omar’s ‘pro-genocide’ Jews remark sparks House censure effort
First appearance on Fox: Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) is facing a censure resolution on Tuesday after she referred to some Jewish students as “genocide advocates” during a recent visit to Columbia University. Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) will introduce a resolution against Omar on Tuesday, a person familiar with his plans told Fox News Digital. The […]