Republicans completely exclude Democrats in lengthy overnight vote on border funding and other major stories
Good Morning Top 3 1. Republicans successfully pushed through a comprehensive vote addressing border funding without Democratic support. 2. A stalemate over Hezbollah disarmament raises concerns about potential civil unrest as the U.S. gears up for peace negotiations. 3. The Pentagon has issued warnings regarding Iranian landmines posing threats to critical routes in the aftermath […]
Leonardo DiCaprio Urges Fans to Encourage Congress to Reject Endangered Species Act Vote
On Earth Day, actor Leonardo DiCaprio rallied his social media followers to take action, encouraging them to reach out to lawmakers ahead of a House vote on potential changes to environmental protections. With 60.1 million followers on Instagram, DiCaprio shared a message urging Americans to contact their U.S. Representatives and voice their opposition to the […]
Peter Schweizer: People Committing Welfare Fraud Can Vote, Too
Criminalizing Citizen Journalism in California “Everyone wants to fight fraud, right? Right?” asks investigative reporter Peter Schweitzer. Well, maybe not everyone. The California Legislature seems to be aiming to criminalize citizen journalists who expose significant fraud within the state’s Immigrant Services program. A proposed bill, known as AB 2064 or the “Stop Nick Shirley Act” […]
Whoopi Goldberg calls for an end to redistricting following significant Virginia vote
Whoopi Goldberg Calls for a Stop to Redistricting During Wednesday’s episode of “The View,” co-host Whoopi Goldberg urged a pause on redistricting efforts after a recent referendum in Virginia allowed for changes to the congressional map. This new measure could have significant implications on Virginia’s congressional representation and, on a larger scale, shift dynamics as […]
Republicans point fingers at one another following their defeat in the Virginia redistricting vote
Virginia Redistricting Referendum Creates Tensions A tight loss in a significant referendum regarding Virginia’s legislative district redistricting has drawn criticism from GOP members and could potentially aid Democrats in their quest for a House majority in the upcoming midterm elections. Despite Democrats being favored by nearly a 3-1 margin and outspending their opponents, Republicans nearly […]
Voters on Virginia Redistricting Vote: ‘No Need to Make Changes’
Virginia Voters React to Redistricting Referendum Virginia voters weighed in on a redistricting referendum that aimed to reshape the state’s congressional maps, potentially giving Democrats an edge. In areas like Warrenton and Manassas, some voters expressed that they viewed the referendum as a “power grab,” pointing out that the language used was “biased.” Others, however, […]
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is up for a vote on expulsion after declining to step down.
Florida Representative Sheila Charfilas McCormick may be nearing a rough patch as Republicans get ready for a vote on her expulsion, which could happen as soon as Tuesday. The House Ethics Committee is set to meet Tuesday afternoon to recommend disciplinary measures against her, although Representative Greg Steube, a Republican from Florida, has pledged to […]
Virginia holds a vote on a redistricting measure that might change the balance of power in the House.
LEESBURG, Va. — On Tuesday, Virginians will participate in a congressional redistricting referendum. If approved, this measure could grant Democrats a notable edge in their quest for control of the U.S. House of Representatives during the upcoming midterm elections. The proposal would shift redistricting power from a bipartisan state commission to the Democratic-led Virginia General […]
Congress approves 13-day FISA extension following a turbulent overnight vote
Congress Delays Decision on FISA Program Amid Tensions In a situation resembling procrastination, Congress has been grappling with the urgency of updating the foreign intelligence surveillance law known as FISA Section 702. With the deadline looming—April 20 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET—lawmakers expressed concerns over the implications of letting this program lapse, especially given ongoing tensions […]
Ex-Virginia Governor Youngkin opposes redistricting vote
Virginia Leaders Campaign Ahead of Key Redistricting Vote LEESBURG, Va. — On Monday, former Governor Glenn Youngkin and ex-Attorney General Jason Miyares were on the campaign trail in Virginia, pushing against a referendum on congressional redistricting. This vote, taking place soon, could significantly favor Democrats in the upcoming midterm elections if it passes. Youngkin and […]