Microsoft shareholders vote ‘no’ on Bitcoin reserve – Cointelegraph
Microsoft shareholders voted against a resolution to add Bitcoin (BTC) to the company's balance sheet at the company's annual general meeting on December 10th. The National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR), a pro-free-market think tank based in Washington, D.C., had proposed the resolution as a duty for corporations to provide value to shareholders through […]
House set to challenge Biden green energy standards for washing machines with ‘Liberty in Laundry’ bill vote
Lawmakers are expected to vote soon on a bill aimed at repealing the Biden administration's green energy standards for home appliances. In February, the Department of Energy (DOE) introduced a final rule that imposes stricter energy standards for residential clothes washers (RCWs), such as washing machines. The regulation would prohibit the sale of certain models […]
Tick-tock. Social Security Fairness Act's nearing death without Senate vote scheduled – USA TODAY
Pressure is mounting on the Senate to vote on a bill that could hand back social security benefits that public sector workers feel they are entitled to. The Social Security Fairness Act, which repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), passed the U.S. House of Representatives in November and awaits […]
‘Warrior whose vote cannot be bought’: Hundreds of vets pour out in support of Tulsi Gabbard for DNI
First on Fox: Hundreds of military veterans across the country have voiced their unequivocal support for former Democratic Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, who became director of national intelligence during President-elect Donald Trump's second administration, Fox News Digital reports. Understood. “President Donald Trump’s selection of Tulsi Gabbard reflects a deep recognition of her steadfast dedication to […]
Romania annuls first round of presidential vote won by far-right candidate
Romania's Supreme Court has invalidated the first round of the country's presidential election following a declassified intelligence report that says Russia ran a massive social media campaign to promote candidate Karin Georgescu. . Reformist Elena Lasconi, who Georgescu was scheduled to face in Sunday's run-off, denounced the court's decision. The intelligence agency claimed in a […]
South Korea’s President Yoon survives martial law impeachment attempt after his party boycotts vote
South Korean President Yoon's attempt to impose martial law earlier this week drew intense criticism and calls for impeachment. Yun survived an impeachment attempt in the opposition-led parliament after opposition members boycotted the vote. Yun apologized to the country but resisted calls to resign ahead of the vote. South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol on Saturday […]
Chicago Citizens Need to Vote on Sanctuary Policy
On Friday's broadcast of Newsmax TV's “National Report,” Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-Ill.) said Chicago's sanctuary city status should be determined by a vote of its citizens, saying, “Chicago Citizens were not given that opportunity.” Vote again to decide if you want to remain a sanctuary city. “And if the public decides they don't want it […]
South Korean president apologises for martial law attempt as impeachment vote looms | South Korea
South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol apologized for his brief attempt to impose martial law this week and vowed to face legal consequences hours before an impeachment vote in parliament. In a televised address to the nation, Yun said he “deeply regrets” causing anxiety and inconvenience to the people and promised never to impose martial law […]
Blue state county tees up vote on ‘knee-jerk’ resolution to protect illegal immigrants from deportations
San Diego County will soon vote on a resolution that would block the county from cooperating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, including informing about the release of undocumented immigrants who have committed crimes, a move the Trump administration has made in its historic deportation campaign. This will take place several weeks before it is expected […]
House Republicans vote to block release of Matt Gaetz ethics report | Matt Gaetz
The House of Representatives on Thursday voted 206-198 to block the release of the Ethics Committee's long-awaited report investigating former Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz's alleged sexual misconduct and possible misconduct. . The report details allegations that Gaetz used illegal drugs, misused campaign funds, engaged in sexual misconduct with a 17-year-old girl, and obstructed a […]