Oklahoma Republican proposes 'sex-neutral' standards for Secret Service agents
Rep. Josh Breaches (R-Okla.) introduced a bill in the House on Monday that would require “gender-neutral” evaluations of Secret Service agents, as some Republican lawmakers have targeted female agents in the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Trump. Brecheen’s Secret Service Readiness Act would change the physical fitness standards for all Secret Service […]
Biden proposes eliminating tax breaks for landlords who raise rent more than 5 percent
President Biden on Tuesday proposed eliminating tax breaks for landlords who raise renters’ rent by more than 5% annually as part of his administration’s larger effort to lower housing costs. The president called on Congress to pass a bill that would prohibit corporate landlords who increase rents by more than 5 percent per year from […]
Sen. Rand Paul proposes legislation to create security board to review and approve funding for ‘high-risk life sciences research’
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said Wednesday Risk Research Review ActThe bill would create an independent national security committee to review and approve “high-risk life sciences research” projects seeking federal funding. This first-of-its-kind proposal would create a Life Sciences Research Security Board within the executive branch, responsible for providing “oversight of life sciences research funding across […]
Mike Francesca proposes ‘perfect fit’ for Yankees-Mets trade
It’s always difficult for city rivals to work together at the trade deadline, but legendary New York radio host Mike Francesa has a suggestion for Mets president David Stearns and Yankees GM Brian Cashman. “To me, the perfect addition for the Yankees is [Jeff] McNeill,” Francesa said.Mike Francesa’s Podcast“First of all, he’s miserable with the […]