Jill Biden’s senior advisor Bernal called to testify in House GOP inquiry
Subpoena Issued to Former Biden Adviser in Oversight Investigation James Kommer, R-KY and Chair of the House Committee on Surveillance and Government Reform, has issued a subpoena to Anthony Vernal, who previously served as a senior adviser to Jill Biden. This subpoena follows Vernal’s deposition on July 16. The investigation focuses on concerns regarding former […]
House GOP conservatives are frustrated with the Senate parliamentarian’s decisions on Medicaid.
Conservatives in the House are expressing frustration over a Senator’s recent choice to reject significant Medicaid cuts linked to the proposed “big beautiful bill.” Many GOP members are now urging their colleagues to challenge Senate rulings. Senator Elizabeth McDonough made her latest judgment known on Thursday morning, impacting much of the proposed Megaville. Among the […]
GOP Representative Aims to Abolish Biden’s Green Energy Office
Proposed Legislation to Eliminate Green Energy Office Rep. Brandon Gill, a Republican from Texas, introduced a bill on Thursday aiming to dismantle the Clean Energy Demonstration Bureau (OCED), a federal office established during the Biden administration. The OCED Removal Act seeks to disband this office, which falls under the Department of Energy (DOE). It was […]
Important Medicaid changes removed from Senate GOP bill due to Byrd Rule decision
Senate Budget Tensions Over Medicaid Changes Recent modifications to Medicaid provider tax rates proposed in Senate Republican plans have been dismissed due to Senate regulations. On Thursday, the Senate Budget Committee revealed that Senator Elizabeth McDonough opposed several key changes, particularly those related to Medicaid, which have caused a divide among Senate Republicans regarding President […]
GOP Rep. Kat Cammack reports her offices had to be evacuated due to serious death threats following an ectopic pregnancy.
Rep. Kat Cammack Evacuates Office After Death Threat Rep. Kat Cammack (R-Fla.) announced on Wednesday that her office was forced to evacuate following an “immediate death threat.” This precaution came just days after she shared her experience with an ectopic pregnancy last year. Currently pregnant, Cammack stated that the threats targeted her personally, as well […]
Long Island incumbents manage to hold on during a tumultuous GOP primary marked by controversies and internal conflict.
On Tuesday night, the top Republican figures in Suffolk County managed to sidestep a significant challenge. Smithtown manager Ed Wehrheim appeared to narrowly retain his position after a contentious GOP primary against Suffolk County Councillor Rob Trotta. As per the unofficial count from the county election commission on Wednesday, Trotta had a lead of around […]
“Do Not Mention Dr. King’s Name!”: Democratic Representative Lateefah Simon Loses Her Temper at GOP Witnesses for Citing MLK
House Committee Hearing Dispute During a hearing of the House Oversight Committee, California Representative Lattefa Simon clashed with Republican witness Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Wednesday. Simon suggested that the mention of King’s name was “unstopping their mouths” in the context of discussions around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She addressed witnesses including representatives […]
Over 30 celebrities speak out against cuts to SNAP and Medicaid in GOP bill
Over 20 individuals from the entertainment sector sent an open letter to lawmakers on Wednesday, asking them to reject significant cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid proposed in the GOP’s “big and beautiful” spending bill. This open letter, shared by Feeding America, was signed by 31 individuals, including prominent Hollywood figures […]
Powell supports the Fed’s cautious strategy in response to Trump’s remarks and pressure from the GOP
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell addressed concerns from Senate Republicans and criticism from President Trump regarding the central bank’s hesitance to lower interest rates. During his testimony before the Senate Banking Committee, Powell responded to pressure from GOP senators and allegations of political bias within the Fed. He acknowledged the potential effects of Trump’s tariffs […]
Rand Paul: GOP mega bill’s budget reductions are ‘weak’ and ‘lacking’
Senator Rand Paul from Kentucky, a notable critic within the Republican party regarding the current spending package, intensified his objections on Tuesday, labeling the legislation as “weak.” During an appearance on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Paul stated, “The cuts in spending are weak, they’re anemia and we need to do more.” He expressed concern that the […]