Alabama lawmakers advance bills ensuring Biden appears on November ballot
Committees in both chambers of the Alabama Legislature introduced legislation Wednesday to ensure President Biden is on the November ballot. The bill reflects accommodations made to then-incumbent President Trump in 2020. “We want to make sure every Alabamian has the opportunity to vote for the candidate of their choice,” said Democratic state Sen. Merika Coleman, […]
Iowa lawmakers send bill to governor that would arm teachers
Both chambers of Iowa’s legislature have passed a bill that would allow teachers and other school employees to apply for permits to carry guns on school property. The Iowa House voted 62-36 Monday on the legislation, sending it to Gov. Kim Reynolds (R-IA) to sign. The Iowa Senate passed the legislation last week. Republicans say […]
GOP Lawmakers Claim Bank of America Discriminates Against Christians
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach wrote a letter signed by other Republicans accusing Bank of America (BofA) of potentially discriminating against Christians. The letter obtained by daily mailasked BofA to “submit documentation regarding its account termination policies and update its terms of service to avoid discriminating against customers with particular political or religious beliefs.” As […]
Over 140 House lawmakers condemn ‘brutal’ Iranian regime after Israel strike
First appearance on Fox: Dozens of members of the House of Representatives have signed a resolution condemning Iran’s “brutal” regime after the Iranian government launched missile attacks against Israel over the weekend. The bipartisan bill is led by Rep. Randy Webber (R-Texas) and co-sponsored by 141 members of the House, including Republicans and Democrats. “Decades […]
Lawmakers, Privacy Experts Sound Alarm on Most ‘Terrifying Expansions of Government Surveillance’ in History in Spy Powers Bill
Lawmakers and privacy experts on both sides of the political spectrum are sounding the alarm over a provision in the spy powers reform bill that one senator described as one of the “most horrifying expansions of government surveillance” in history. Last Friday, 86 House Republicans voted in favor of the Intelligence Reform and Securing America […]
Georgia parliament descends into chaos as lawmakers throw punches over Putin-style ‘foreign agent’ bill
Georgia’s parliament was thrown into chaos on Monday after a faction leader from the ruling Georgian Dream party was punched in the face while debating a controversial “foreign agent” law. A video obtained by Fox News Digital shows Mamuka Mdinaradze, 45, being punched in the face by opposition lawmaker Aleko Elisashvili, 46, while speaking in […]
Lawmakers react to Iran’s drone attack on Israel
Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Israel on Saturday in retaliation for Israel’s alleged attack on the Iranian embassy and the killing of two senior Iranian officials. The attack began late Saturday night local time in Israel. Israel has put its Iron Dome air defense system on high alert, and the US military has […]
Anti-Israel protester threatens to ‘murder’ lawmakers at CA city council meeting
An anti-Israel demonstrator was arrested at a City Council meeting in Bakersfield, California, after allegedly making death threats against members of Congress. In the forum’s public comment section, protester Ridhi Patel, who identifies as non-binary, called Mayor Karen Go and City Council members “murderous” over the decision to install metal detectors at City Hall amid […]
Lawmakers calls for President Biden to ‘stand firm’ and to support Israel
Lawmakers react after Iran launches drone from its territory towards israel Late Saturday, he called on the White House to “stand firm” and “stop coddling Iran.” House Speaker Mike Johnson pledged the United States’ “total commitment” to supporting Israel. “As Israel faces this vicious attack from Iran, the United States must demonstrate its full commitment […]
Tennessee lawmakers pass bill criminalizing adults who help minors get transgender procedures
Tennessee state senators on Thursday voted 25-4 to pass a bill that would make it a felony for an adult to assist a minor seeking gender reassignment. The bill will now be submitted to the Republican-led House of Representatives, where it is expected to receive additional Republican support. Republican state Sen. Janice Bowling sponsored SB […]