‘Stop the invasion’: Migrant flights in battleground state ignite bipartisan backlash from lawmakers
Democratic and Republican lawmakers in key battleground states are “deeply troubled” after a group of illegal immigrants were flown into Big Sky Country on a late-night flight. Five migrants reportedly from Venezuela arrived at Glacier Park International Airport after flying from New York to Kalispell, Montana, on Wednesday night, Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino confirmed […]
Lawmakers Demand Probe Into Allegations Of TikTok Using Children To Lobby Congress
House members on Thursday asked the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate allegations that TikTok tried to use children to lobby against legislation targeting the company, according to a letter first obtained by NBC News. requested. Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, both members of the House China Committee, wrote: letter beginning […]
Newsom’s ‘failure’ to ‘do anything’ to stop university violence slammed by lawmakers
Hours after police officers in riot gear removed an increasingly dangerous anti-Israel mob from UCLA, California Republican Party leaders on Thursday called for a lack of urgency and an end to the continuing campus unrest. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom for failing to act decisively. Republican lawmakers also issued a warning to university leaders, warning that […]
Alabama lawmakers advance bill letting inmates speak at parole hearings
A legislative committee advanced a bill Thursday that would allow state inmates to speak at parole hearings by phone or video conference for the first time. The House Judiciary Committee approved the bill with amendments that would give victims and law enforcement officials the option to participate electronically instead of driving to Montgomery for parole […]
Arizona State Democrat Lawmakers Host ‘Drag Story Hour’ at the Capitol
Arizona Democratic lawmakers teamed up with the pro-abortion group Planned Parenthood to host a “Drag Queen Story Hour” at the state Capitol, according to Arizona Senate Republicans. Arizona Senate Republicans shared a short video of the event on social media, showing a man with pink eyebrows and a beard urging parents to allow their children […]
Japanese lawmakers rebuke Biden after president calls Japan ‘xenophobic’
In a speech this week, President Biden called ally Japan “xenophobic,” along with many other countries he says are suffering from immigration shortages. Biden spoke Wednesday at a fundraiser in Washington, D.C., extolling the virtues and benefits of immigrants. “This election is about freedom, America, and democracy, and that’s why I need you so much. […]
House lawmakers form ‘Dog Lovers Caucus’ in dig at Kristi Noem’s puppy kill
If only Cricket had been alive to see this. A group of members of Congress have crossed the paw-philanthropist line to form the Dog Lovers Alliance, with the aim of promoting good relationships between men (and women) who adore man’s best friend. The group’s formation is also an apparent attack on South Dakota’s Republican governor, […]
Inside the fight to kill new flights at lawmakers’ favorite airport
New correspondence between an unconventional group of allies is shedding light on the high-stakes fight to prevent more flights at lawmakers’ favorite airport. Over the course of the last year, United Airlines lobbyists worked with Washington, D.C.’s local airport authority as well as staff to Virginia lawmakers to coordinate strategy and messaging in a bid […]
Black lawmakers reintroduce CROWN Act
Bicameral system with many black members upon On Wednesday, legislation providing protection against hair discrimination was reintroduced. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman and Sen. Cory Booker, along with Adwoa B. Asamoah, co-founder of the Crown Coalition, gathered outside the Capitol with their fellow members of Congress to “Respect for Natural Hair.” and “How to Create an […]
Lawmakers Praise UNC Chapel Hill Students for Defending American Flag
Several politicians praised University of North Carolina (UNC) Chapel Hill students for defending the Star-Spangled Banner from anti-Israel protesters. UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Lee H. Roberts was seen returning the Stars and Stripes to the top of the flagpole after pro-Palestinian demonstrators took it down and replaced it with the Palestinian flag. After Roberts left, pro-Palestinian […]