Emmer criticizes Democrats’ DNC photo ID policy during discussion of the SAVE America Act
Tom Emmer Accuses Democrats of Hypocrisy Over Voter ID Bill House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) has criticized Democrats for what he sees as hypocrisy in their opposition to a recently proposed Republican election integrity bill. Emmer, the No. 3 Republican in the House, expressed his frustration after most Democrats voted against the Protecting American […]
AOC criticized for saying Venezuela is south of the equator while attempting to display her foreign policy knowledge
Ocasio-Cortez Faces Mockery Over Geography Gaffe in Germany WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from New York has come under fire for incorrectly stating that Venezuela is “below the equator” while trying to demonstrate her knowledge of foreign policy during a panel in Germany. While Venezuela sits directly on the equator, that didn’t stop Ocasio-Cortez, who […]
Verizon introduces a 35-day delay for unlocking paid-off devices with new policy
Verizon’s New Device Unlock Policy Verizon has announced a change to its device unlock policy, adding a waiting period for customers seeking to unlock their fully paid devices. Now, those who pay off their devices online or through the My Verizon app will have to wait 35 days before unlocking their phones. This waiting period […]
Hillary Acknowledges That Biden’s Immigration Policy Was ‘Disruptive and Destabilizing’
Discussion on Immigration Policies At a recent gathering in Europe, Hillary Clinton candidly addressed the effects of President Joe Biden’s immigration policies. She remarked that perhaps the approach taken was a bit too far, labeling it as “destructive and destabilizing.” This comment came during a meeting of national security officials, where Clinton emphasized the need […]
Oregon commissioner breached policy following ‘stripper’ remark
Recent findings suggest that officials in Oregon may have retaliated against workers who raised objections, likening local residents to “strippers.” The Mountain Lakes Employment Investigation Bureau led the inquiry, which indicated that Lane County Commissioner David Loveall breached county policy by retaliating against two unnamed staff members along with Commissioner Steve Mokrohiski. An employee recounted […]
Dispute over Irish dance policy arises after male dancer qualifies for female World Championships
A women’s public policy group is urging Irish dance’s governing authority to revise its rules after a male dancer qualified for the world championships for the third consecutive year, despite previously competing as a male. Maggie McNeely, who oversees government communications for Concerned Women for America, recounted attending the 2023 event where a young male […]
Dispute over Irish dance policy arises after a male qualifies for the female World Championships
A women’s public policy organization is urging the governing body of Irish dance to revise its participation rules following a male dancer qualifying for the world championships for the third consecutive year. This individual had previously competed as a male. Maggie McNeely, the director of government communications for Concerned Women for America (CWA), shared her […]
Senate Pushes Swamp To Fully Embrace Trump’s Key Policy
Senate Votes to Implement Trump’s Tax Breaks in D.C. The Senate cast a 51-46 vote along party lines on Wednesday, aiming to compel Washington, D.C. to apply all tax breaks outlined in President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. During a D.C. City Council meeting in November, it was decided to block certain federal […]
Looking Ahead to Policy at Consensus Hong Kong 2026: Current Crypto Landscape
Consensus Hong Kong Conference Kicks Off This Wednesday CoinDesk is set to launch its 2nd Annual Consensus Hong Kong Conference this Wednesday, featuring discussions focused on policy. If you’re there, I’d love to meet you—just find me either on stage or mingling on the show floor. What to Expect The conference will commence with remarks […]
Rep. Aaron Bean hosts a discussion on healthcare policy as Republican plans for Obamacare pause: ‘No agreement’
Stalled Health Care Reform Efforts Among Republicans In Washington, a prominent figure in the Republican strategy to replace the now-expired enhancements to Obamacare has expressed frustration over a lack of agreement among party members. Rep. Aaron Bean, a Republican from Florida, believes his initiative, the Path to Consensus Series, might help reignite discussions on health […]