Senate Confirms Russell Vought for OMB Despite Massive Dem Pushback
The Senate confirmed that Russell was picked up with the Administration (OMB) on Thursday despite a massive gender change from Democrats. After a chaotic floor voting featuring Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and others shout In protest, the Senate confirmed Vought with a vote of 53-47. Fox News: Republicans support Vought's nomination, claiming that he has […]
12:30 Report — Trump Gaza plan draws broad pushback
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Stephen A. Smith ‘Concerned’ over DEI Pushback During Trump Era
ESPN's moderator Steven A. Smith believes that a competent minority will miss a high -income job, and in the second term of President Trump on diversity, fairness, and comprehensive (DEI). He expressed concern that is happening. Since the inauguration of President Trump this week, the new President has already taken many measures to eradicate the […]
Justin Trudeau resigns as Canadian PM following party's pushback on his criticism of Trump
BREAKING: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he will resign after months of pressure from his party amid criticism of … source
Burgum confirmation hearing delayed after Democratic pushback
The confirmation hearing for Interior Department nominee Doug Burgum was postponed for two days after opposition from Democrats over a lack of documentation. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chairman Mike Lee (R-Utah) said in a statement that he was postponing the hearing, citing administrative delays. “In order to ensure transparency and maintain the integrity of […]
Companies hiring less diverse executives amid anti-DEI pushback
NEW YORK — In the aftermath of George Floyd's murder in 2020, investor Melody Hobson recalls frequently receiving calls from directors of Fortune 500 companies asking for references to diverse board candidates. Right now, she says, it's “very sporadic.” “There were dozens of them during the George Floyd era,” said Hobson, who is co-CEO of […]
Trump endorses Mike Johnson for speaker despite GOP pushback
President-elect Donald Trump on Monday formally endorsed Mike Johnson for a second term as Speaker of the House. After the tumultuous spending battles at the end of the 118th Congress, several Republican members of Congress expressed their dissatisfaction with Johnson's chairmanship, which called into question. Republicans will enter the 119th Congress with an even slimmer […]
NATO Pushback Debanking of Arms Firms
Bank withdrawals from defense companies supplying Western militaries have become so serious that people, including the NATO Secretary General, have been forced to tell the public that they support banks that invest in weapons companies. NATO's secretary-general said defense companies should not be put in the same category as illegal drugs and pornography as immoral […]
Megyn Kelly Tells Guest How RFK Jr.’s Plans Could Prompt Big Gov Pushback
On Wednesday, SiriusXM's Megyn Kelly spoke to guest Dr. Casey Means about plans for former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to potentially lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). “That sounds too optimistic,” he said, making that big prediction. The government may intervene to thwart his goals. During the campaign, President-elect […]
Bernie Sanders responds to Pelosi pushback on Democratic Party criticism
Last week, Vermont independent Sen. Bernie Sanders, who was elected to a fourth four-six-year term, doubled down on his argument that the Democratic Party lacks appeal to the working class, adding that California Democratic Sen. in response to Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi's objections. Appearing on CNN's “State of the Union” and NBC's “Meet the Press,” Sanders […]