Warren, Schakowsky hammer nursing home groups over opposition to minimum staffing rule
Two Democratic lawmakers sharply criticized opposition by two national organizations to new minimum staffing requirements in nearly all U.S. nursing homes, calling it “sabotage.” “We are writing about the brazen attempt by the American Health Care Association, the National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) and LeadingAge to block a long-delayed CMS rule that would improve […]
Illinois' landmark credit card fee law prompting strong opposition – Chicago Tribune
Illinois lawmakers last month, during the legislative spring recess, became the first state in the nation to ban banks and credit card companies from charging retailers seemingly small fees for sales taxes and tips. But since Gov. JB Pritzker signed the ban into law, financial institutions that opposed the measure have stepped up their opposition […]
Virginia Republicans ask Trump to rethink opposition to Good
Some members of the Virginia 5th District Republican Committee worked together to Open Letter He called on former President Donald Trump to reconsider his decision to support state Sen. John Maguire, who is challenging incumbent Rep. Bob Good in the Republican primary. “We, the undersigned members of the 5th District Republican Congressional Committee, urge President […]
‘We Don’t Jail the Opposition’
Days after a Manhattan jury convicted former President Donald Trump, El Salvador’s President Najib Bukele told Donald Trump Jr. that his country “does not jail its opponents.” Former President’s Eldest Son Posts Trump posted a TikTok video of the two standing side by side, with Donald Trump Jr. congratulating Bukele on his “great job” after […]
Shock as South African Opposition Has Chance to Take Power
South Africa’s opposition parties have a chance of wresting power from the ruling African National Congress (ANC) as the final results suggest the Democratic Alliance (DA) could win enough votes to form a governing coalition. While the results are still to be determined and the exact number of seats awarded is awaiting a complex calculation, […]
Trump verdict puts US among infamous countries that prosecuted opposition leaders: Who else is on the list?
Former President Donald Trump joins a growing list of world leaders who have been convicted after leaving office, with many critics in the United States arguing that such a move tarnishes the country’s image as a global leader. A New York City judge found Trump guilty of falsifying business documents related to payments to Michael […]
Tony Gonzales overcomes primary challenge despite opposition from GOP colleagues
Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) has survived his high-profile primary election, setting the stage for him to be reelected to a third term in his Texas House seat while defeating a far-right challenger who was backed by many of the incumbent’s GOP colleagues in the lower chamber. Gonzales defeated challenger Brandon Herrera after garnering 50.7% of […]
Senate votes down failed border deal in face of bipartisan opposition
The Senate rejected a bipartisan border deal on Thursday in a vote that Republicans denounced as “political theater” ahead of the November election. The border bill, originally tied to a larger package on foreign aid, failed on the Senate floor in February, with all but four Republicans lining up against it. Senate Democrats framed the […]
Biden, U.N. Hosted ‘Butcher of Tehran’ President Raisi in NY Against GOP Opposition
The Biden administration faced fierce Republican opposition last year after deciding to host the recently deceased Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi — a Holocaust denier nicknamed the “Butcher of Tehran” for his role in the mass executions of tens of thousands of political prisoners — in New York for the 2023 United Nations General Assembly. Sunday, […]
New Mexico judge puts hold on rule to extend school year amid intense opposition
A new mandate requiring school districts across New Mexico to adopt calendars of at least 180 days was put on hold Monday by a judge as they considered the legality of the change. Dozens of school districts and superintendents are appealing the changes to the state Department of Public Instruction. Teachers unions and Republican lawmakers […]