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Afghan ISIS terror plot: Biden admin agencies point fingers as lawmakers demand answers

Government agencies are under fire over how an Afghan man now charged with planning an election day terrorist attack was allowed into the United States and when he allegedly became radicalized . Lawmakers are seeking more information. Last week, authorities announced the arrest of Nasir Ahmad Tauhedi on suspicion of planning a polling day terrorist […]

California lawmakers advance Newsom's plan to prevent gas price spikes

The California Senate on Friday advanced Gov. Gavin Newsom's (D) controversial proposal to tighten rules on fuel storage at refineries. This is an attempt to avoid future supply shortages and pump price increases. “Californiaans are one step closer to getting the protection they need from big oil's soaring prices,” Newsom said. stated in a statement […]

Lawmakers press FTC chair on federal price gouging ban

A group of mostly Democrats this week told Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan that federal price gouging bans would be in place in the event of a major disaster like Hurricane Helen. It asked for more information on how it would help “hold bad actors accountable.” Led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Rep. […]

Bipartisan lawmakers urge Biden to seek release of Americans detained in China

In a letter Friday, two members of Congress called on President Biden to further advocate for the release of Americans unjustly detained in China. “American citizens are serving long prison sentences in China,” the Congressional Executive Committee on China said in a statement. “They have been severely abused and suffer from severe physical and mental […]

Democratic lawmakers demand social media improve ‘misinformation’ protections

Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff sent a letter to major social media executives this week asking them to clarify how they will combat “misinformation” and “disinformation” in the 2024 election. The letter, co-signed by seven other lawmakers, accuses social media platforms including X, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok of not adequately preparing for a malicious infohazard in […]

GOP lawmakers, leaders react to Vance, Walz debate: ‘Spitting cold, hard truth’

Republicans and leading politicians sparred with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz during the vice presidential debate in New York City, saying that Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance “spouted cold, hard truths.” ” he praised. 2024 President Trump's Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt: “Senator J.D. Vance revealed the cold, hard truth in the debate.'' I wrote to X. “Complete […]