‘Be aware’: House lawmakers describe what it’s like living under threat by China, Iran
Federal employees of any country can, of course, be exposed to foreign threats. Threats against heads of state typically get the most attention, but being a member of parliament also carries risks. “The FBI came and gave me a defense briefing and told me that there were only a few members of Congress that would […]
Lawmakers take swipe at credit card transaction fees – WLWT Cincinnati
Since it's the holiday shopping season, credit card usage is likely to increase. And every time you swipe, you incur transaction fees. The fee is often paid by the retailer and may be passed on to the customer. A group of lawmakers is aiming to lower these transaction fees. Retailers currently pay about 2% to […]
State lawmakers, companies prepare to push back against DEI, ‘woke’ initiatives: experts
Exclusive: Some state legislatures and companies will roll back key diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in place in nearly every major U.S. industry, including the military, according to experts and Republican attorneys general. Preparations are underway. Last week, the topic of DEI was in the news again after a heated exchange between lawmakers during […]
Pro-Ukraine lawmakers make last-ditch effort to safeguard US support
Pro-Ukrainian lawmakers from both parties are working to pass key provisions for U.S. aid to Kiev by January, an aid that is under threat from the transition to the Trump administration and full Republican control of Congress. This is an effort to protect. If enacted, the Standing with Ukraine Act would require the president to […]
‘Common Sense’: GOP Lawmakers Override Governor’s Veto Of Anti-Sanctuary Bill In Swing State
North Carolina lawmakers overwhelmingly voted in favor of a bill that would require law enforcement in the state to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. Republican-controlled state legislature on Wednesday Override completed Regarding Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of HB 10, a bill that would effectively ban sanctuary city policies across the state. The new law requires […]
Would the US win a war with China over Taiwan? US lawmakers briefed on the potential outcome
Members of Congress were briefed Wednesday on the potential consequences if the United States goes to war with China over Taiwan within the next two years, as the world's superpowers increase encroachment on America's allies. . China's defense industrial base is operating on a “wartime posture” and currently has 230 times the shipbuilding capacity of […]
GOP lawmakers reveal a heightened legislative focus against ‘irreversible’ gender surgery on minors
Republicans are gearing up for a trifecta in Congress next year, with a focus on legislation that would ban transgender medical treatment of minors. In a Senate committee Wednesday afternoon, the lawmakers discussed banning biological male participation in women's sports, restricting gender-related surgeries on minors, and providing taxpayer funding for these types of surgeries on […]
Louisiana lawmakers weighing constitutional amendment that would send more juvenile offenders to adult jails
Louisiana lawmakers are proposing an amendment to the state constitution that would drastically change the punishment for juvenile offenders. Senate Bill 2 was approved by the Senate by a vote of 28-9 and sent to the House, where it was reported with amendments and referred to the Legislative Service. If passed by the state Legislature, […]
AOC and other Dems enraged that female lawmakers don’t want man in their Capitol bathrooms
With the recent election of Delaware State Representative Sarah McBride (D) to Congress, women in Congress face the possibility of sharing women-only facilities at the Capitol with men. Hoping to avoid the fate of schoolgirls and women in blue states across the country, U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace (R) this week pointed to biological reality, not […]
Lawmakers Threaten to Revoke Security Clearances of 51 Hunter Biden Laptop Deniers
Republican lawmakers this week suggested that 51 former intelligence officials who suggested Hunter Biden's laptop was Russian disinformation could have their security clearances revoked. Potential action to revoke security clearance would be to carry out campaign pledge Written by Vice President-elect J.D. Vance. “You cannot lie, take a position of public trust, or lie to […]