Texas Officials Vote to Allow Bible-Based Lessons in Elementary Schools

Bible-based classes are allowed in Texas elementary schools and could be implemented as early as 2025. Texas State Board of Education voted 8-7 Friday to allow curriculum in classrooms, NBC News reported. The article states, “The curriculum adopted by the Texas State Board of Education, which is controlled by elected Republicans, is optional for schools […]

Fetterman on Oz confirmation vote: 'I never committed to a yes'

Sen. John Fetterman (D) of Pennsylvania has announced that Dr. Mehmet Oz, a former political rival, will be chosen by the president-elect to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). He said he was not completely convinced by the vote in favor of the . “Freakouts rarely unravel. I've never promised yes, just […]

Dem Rep to Trigger Vote on Releasing House Ethics Report on Gaetz

Rep. Sean Kasten (D-Ill.) has asked President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general nominee, former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Ill.), on whether to release the Ethics Commission's report. , said he would soon attempt a vote in front of the entire House of Representatives. Florida). After the House Ethics Committee split on Wednesday on whether to release the […]

GOP Rep. Van Orden says he would vote to release Gaetz report

Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden (Wisconsin) releases the House Ethics Committee's report on allegations of misconduct against former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), President-elect Trump's nominee for attorney general. He said he would vote to do so. “I think it's really important for everyone to have as much knowledge as possible so they can make informed […]

Sen. Bernie Sanders’ effort to block weapons sales to Israel fails Senate vote

An effort by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) to block certain U.S. arms sales to Israel was overwhelmingly defeated in the U.S. Senate on Wednesday evening. Sanders' joint resolution of disapproval was supported by Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.). Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vermont) intended to block the White House's recent arms sales […]

19 Senators back limiting offensive weapons to Israel in key vote

The Senate failed on Wednesday to pass three resolutions restricting offensive weapons against Israel, but 19 senators supported the initiative, a sign of growing resistance to Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza. showed. The 19 senators who voted to block some offensive weapons sales exceeded the 11 who joined a similar effort in January that […]