Government could shut down before election as Democrats balk at citizen voting rule in spending bill
WASHINGTON — The U.S. government could shut down nonessential functions just weeks before the Nov. 5 presidential election as congressional Democrats signal their opposition to a House Republican spending bill that would establish stricter rules for proof of citizenship to vote. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) included language from the Protecting American Voter Eligibility Act […]
‘I am the police, I am the army’: sanctioned settler’s rule in West Bank | West Bank
“Call me Jacob,” the burly, red-bearded settler told the Palestinian villagers who lived in his shadow, and who knew they should think of him as their mukhtar — sheikh, mayor, sheriff. It was only after the U.S. government selected him for sanctions last week that it learned his real name is Yitzhak Levi Philant. On […]
It's time for a permanent repeal of the global gag rule
Project 2025The policy agenda, crafted by conservative activists and spearheaded by the Heritage Foundation, envisions sweeping changes to U.S. government policy. Among other things, the 900-plus page document includes: A global code of silenceFamily planning providers around the world Warnings Threaten Abortion Rights Similar situations are occurring all over the world, even in countries where […]
Kamala Harris Supports Radical Plan to Destroy the Supreme Court’s Independence and Rule of Law
Vice President Kamala Harris is backing the most radical attack on the Supreme Court in our nation's history, far more dangerous than President Franklin Roosevelt's failed, universally condemned plan to overstaff the court in the 1930s. This new proposal is not just a plan for expanding the court or for term limits, but a plan […]
Trump Trashes NFL over Changes to Kickoff Rule
The NFL's new kickoff rule has its supporters and critics, with a former US president in the latter camp. The Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles opened their season in Brazil on Friday night, and in between campaigning, former President Trump took to Truth Social to air his displeasure with the NFL's new safety-first kickoff […]
Everything to know about the NFL kickoff rule change for 2024
The cliché that special teams is one-third of football has never been truer. Sure, the NFL rolled out new dynamic kickoff rules during the preseason, but be cautious about drawing conclusions just yet: Special teams coordinators are expected to follow the precedent established by offensive and defensive play callers and keep their best designs secret […]
Kamala Harris accepts muted mic rule in upcoming debate with Donald Trump after initial pushback
Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign has backed away from a request that microphones be unmuted during a scheduled debate between the Democratic candidate and former President Donald Trump. “Candidates' microphones will be active only for the candidate whose turn it is to speak and will be muted when it is the other candidate's turn to […]
Nebraska-UTEP broadcast from FOX Sports provides great example of a new CFB rule
College football has some new rules for the 2024 season, including the implementation of a two-minute timeout before the end of each half. Some of the new rules include the use of technology, such as teams using tablets on the sidelines and helmet radios that allow coaches to communicate with players. If you've ever wondered […]
Jason Kelce’s new game day meal analyzed by NFL dietitian: Does it rule out NFL return?
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is preparing for a season without football, marking the first fall since childhood when the 36-year-old will not be a football player. Instead, he's continuing his podcast career, working on-air with ESPN's “Monday Night Football,” and spending a fair amount of time at Buffalo Wild Wings on game days. […]
ABC News to Keep Debate Mics Muted, Rejecting Harris’s Bid to Alter Rule
ABC News announced Thursday that it would mute microphones during the Sept. 10 presidential debate, rejecting a last-minute attempt by Vice President Kamala Harris to change the rules. The announcement supports claims that the Harris campaign was trying to focus media attention on the debate drama to distract from the third anniversary this week of […]