Johnson says he expects to pass most of Trump's agenda with 1 'big, beautiful bill' by Memorial Day
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) said Sunday he hopes to pass President-elect Trump's agenda through a major reconciliation bill by Memorial Day. Johnson reiterated in an interview on Fox News' “Sunday Morning Futures” that Republicans will try to cram as many policy items as possible into the massive reconciliation bill, so they can pass most […]
Teachers Will No Longer Need To Pass Basic Reading, Writing And Math Test For Certification In This Blue State
A New Jersey law that removes the requirement for teachers to pass reading, writing, and math tests for certification will go into effect on January 1, 2025. law, Act of 1669it was passed Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced in June as part of the state's 2025 budget to address the state's teacher shortage. […]
Eagles’ Tanner McKee throws 1st career TD pass, teammate AJ Brown launches ball into stands
With Kenny Pickett out with a rib injury, the Philadelphia Eagles needed Tanner McKee to play Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys. The Eagles selected McKee out of Stanford University in the sixth round of the 2023 draft. However, he never saw action in a regular season game. With Jalen Hurts already out and Pickett in […]
Sam Darnold’s remarkable TD pass to Justin Jefferson helps Vikings edge Seahawks
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold did enough to help his team win 27-24 against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. This was a must-win game for both teams to stay on pace in the race for their respective division titles. Minnesota needed to win to play the Detroit Lions, who had won earlier in the day, […]
The Lions’ fake fumble touchdown pass is their best trick play yet
of detroit lions are the greatest trick play team in the NFL, and it feels like they're introducing a new team every week. We've seen Detroit score with the “hook and ladder.” I’ve seen them find the end zone with reverse chisel flickers. What we have seen is Lions throw a touchdown to a lineman. […]
Texans’ Tank Dell suffers gruesome knee injury on touchdown pass
Tank Dell appears to have seriously injured his left knee and was dragged off the field after catching a touchdown pass in Saturday's game against the Chiefs. Dell caught a 30-yard pass from quarterback CJ Stroud in the back of the end zone, just before colliding with teammate Jared Wayne and Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie. […]
Dems join forces with GOP to pass Johnson’s funding bill, averting a Christmas shutdown
The House passed Speaker Mike Johnson's funding bill on Friday, hours before the government shutdown at midnight. Johnson's latest continuing resolution passed the House on a 366-34 vote, with 170 Republicans and 196 Democrats voting to pass the bill and 34 Republicans voting against it. As with his previous two attempts, Johnson faced an uphill […]
Former NFL coach Jon Gruden says pass interference is ‘biggest concern,’ suggests cap on penalty yardage
When NFL referees flag pass interference, there are usually a variety of reactions. The league's policy does not include language explaining what pass interference is, so it is still considered discretionary. Jon Gruden, who coached the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to their first Super Bowl victory in 2002, spoke out about the often-criticized rule. In the […]
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 […]