House Republicans strike agreement to forestall government shutdown — and Trump wants it to pass tonight
House Republicans have reached an agreement on a path to avert a looming government shutdown, and President-elect Donald Trump is calling on all members of the chamber to pass it as soon as Thursday night. The new funding agreement keeps the government's lights on for three months, re-increases agricultural aid, adds a two-year suspension of […]
North Carolina Lawmakers Demand Congress Pass Disaster Aid Before Leaving Town
Two Republican senators are pushing for relief for constituents suffering from the devastating hurricane and are calling on Congress to pass disaster aid before they leave town for the Christmas holidays. North Carolina Republican Sens. Thom Tillis and Ted Budd were devastated by Hurricanes Helen and Milton before lawmakers were scheduled to leave town over […]
Musk says House GOP shouldn't pass stopgap funding deal
Elon Musk, a tech billionaire and ally of President Trump, has voiced opposition to the stopgap deal as he presses the government to cut spending. The bipartisan bill was unveiled Tuesday night in a last-minute bid to avert a looming Dec. 20 government shutdown deadline, spurring Republican anger at House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana). Ta. […]
Frontier Airlines offers unlimited flight pass for $299
Announced by Frontier Airlines. “Unlimited Flying” Passoffers travelers unlimited flights to “GoWild!” Visit domestic and international destinations. The Denver, Colorado-based airline is currently offering a limited-time offer for $299 per year, which automatically renews for $699, according to Frontier's website. “The Go Wild! Pass is perfect for spontaneous adventurers, travelers on a budget, and those […]
Sarah Huckabee Sanders urges Congress to pass Kids Online Safety Act by year-end: letter
Republican Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders told Congressional leaders, along with X owner Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr., to support the landmark bill and ensure kids' online safety by the end of the year. urged that the law be passed. The bill, also known as KOSA, would impose a legal “duty of care” on […]
Lawmakers Pass Bill Approving Chemical Castration of Convicted Pedophiles
Brazilian House of Representatives passed Thursday's bill included a provision that would allow chemical castration of individuals convicted of pedophilia. The chemical castration provisions were introduced as an amendment to broader legislation that called for the creation of a national registry of pedophiles. The amendment was introduced by liberal Novo party lawmaker Ricardo Salles, who […]
Flight passenger warns travelers to ‘always screenshot your boarding pass’ — Here’s why
One traveler shared his experience using a mobile boarding pass on social media to share an important message with other travelers. “Always take a screenshot of your boarding pass from the app,” the user wrote. “Call me paranoid but I take the extra step just in case.” I wrote this. The user further explained that […]
US oil and gas producers pressure House to pass pivotal permitting bill and get America ‘back on track’
U.S. oil and gas producer groups are ramping up pressure on House Speaker Mike Johnson to pass a major permitting reform bill, urging Congress to move quickly to approve the bill in a letter Wednesday. emphasizes that this is an urgent need. Attract new investment in domestic oil and gas projects, strengthen the nation's energy […]
‘Our top priority’: GOP senator reveals ‘transformational’ bill Republicans want to pass in 2025
Sen. Lindsey Graham (RS.C.) said Tuesday that the incoming Republican Senate will make a “transformative” border security bill a “top priority” in 2025, as immigration remains a top political issue in 2025. ” he said. Graham, who has been involved in numerous bipartisan efforts on immigration issues, said in the Senate: “Republicans will make a […]
1st-grade students ‘humiliated’ after wetting themselves because teacher reportedly took away bathroom pass
A Texas elementary school teacher is currently on leave after being stripped of bathroom privileges for her entire first-grade class, after some students allegedly came home with peeing and soiling their clothes. On Wednesday, students in Ashley Barrera's first-grade class allegedly started misbehaving in the hallway of Bartlett Elementary School in Conroe, a city of […]