Moderate Dem says he would protect Speaker Johnson over Ukraine aid, government funding
Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) has given House Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-Louisiana) gavel as long as he supports the bill for additional aid to Ukraine and ensures the government continues to operate. He said he would protect it. Mr Golden has vowed to block Johnson’s motion to resign if he attempts to bring the revised $66.32 […]
Wyoming Senate pulls diversity funding from U of Wyoming
The Wyoming State Senate has declared diversity, equity, and inclusion programs divisive and has voted to end funding for such programs at the University of Wyoming. State senators made a similar decision regarding gender studies programs in their budget proposals. University of Wyoming Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion It would lose $1.7 million after […]
Democrat Illinois governor proposes $53B budget including funding for migrants
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday proposed a $52.7 billion state spending plan that includes more money to address the immigration crisis, education and quantum computing, while also including a major sports betting tax hike. , proposes tax increases primarily targeted at corporations. The second-term Democratic Party characterized the proposed budget for the fiscal year […]
NYC Mayor Vows to Cut Funding to Migrants amid Record-Low Approval
New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) vowed Wednesday to cut funding for border crossers and illegal aliens amid record low approval ratings among New Yorkers. In November 2023, Adams approved citywide budget cuts that eliminated public services for New Yorkers to withstand a wave of illegal immigration into sanctuary cities. The move left fewer […]
Pence’s organization demands Congress release government funding agreement as deadlines loom
First appearance on Fox: Former Vice President Mike Pence’s public policy think tank Advancing American Freedom said Tuesday that government funding agreements will be closed as the current interim spending patch, known as the Continuing Resolution (CR), expires in the first week of March. He urged Congressional leaders to lift the ban. “Three weeks ago, […]
Disney star Bridgit Mendler launches space startup with $6M in funding
Former Disney Channel star Brigitte Mendler announced that she is co-founder and CEO of Northwood Space. Northwood Space is a startup that has already raised $6.3 million in funding from Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund, Andreessen Horowitz, and others. After the show, Mendler, known for starring in Disney’s hit series Good Luck Charlie and Wizards of […]
Harris to tout $5.8B in water infrastructure funding in Pennsylvania
Vice President Harris will on Tuesday announce the latest portion of bipartisan Infrastructure Act funding ($5.8 billion) to improve the nation’s drinking water infrastructure. Harris is scheduled to visit Pittsburgh with EPA Administrator Michael Regan to announce the funding. The funding includes $3.2 billion for drinking water infrastructure and $2.6 billion for sewer and stormwater […]
Biden now ‘happy to meet’ with Speaker Johnson over Ukraine funding, border impasse after WH snubbed past discussion requests
WASHINGTON — President Biden changed his tune Monday after White House staff rejected a recent request from the Louisiana Republican Party to discuss pending Ukraine aid and changes to U.S.-Mexico border policy, and Mike Johnson He said he would be “happy to meet” with the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The 81-year-old president told […]
Biden appears to confuse NATO with Ukraine in calling for Congress members to pass funding bill
President Biden appeared to confuse NATO and Ukraine on Saturday when he called on members of Congress to return to Washington, D.C., to vote on a bill that would provide funding for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. “The idea that we’re going to walk away from Ukraine, that we’re going to start allowing NATO to break […]
Has ‘Disease X’ Been Identified? Biden Funding More China Lab Experiments
The following content is The Wellness Company. Since its emergence in China in 2013, the H7N9 avian influenza virus has been studied for its ability to cause severe disease in humans exposed to infected poultry.But last year Significant increase in human infectionscoupled with the emergence of two distinct strains of the virus. Experiments conducted in […]