Deputy of RFK Jr. likely to take over for removed CDC director as staff plan walkout

Deputy of RFK Jr. likely to take over for removed CDC director as staff plan walkout

Jim O’Neill Set to Become Acting CDC Director Jim O’Neill, the current Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services, is anticipated to be appointed as the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). O’Neill, who works under HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has been chosen by the White House to […]

Republicans succeed in Texas redistricting battle despite Democratic walkout effort

Republicans succeed in Texas redistricting battle despite Democratic walkout effort

Texas Senate Approves New Congressional Map The Texas Senate approved a new congressional map on Thursday, a move backed by former President Trump, aimed at bolstering the Republican majority for upcoming elections in 2026. This new map designates five districts in Texas that lean Republican, effectively altering the political landscape as the midterm elections loom. […]

Abbott warns of action against Texas Democrats for their walkout

Abbott warns of action against Texas Democrats for their walkout

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has made a bold statement against House Democrats who have left the state. His aim is to address their absence, which he believes is a maneuver to prevent Republicans from advancing their agenda and potentially winning more seats by mid-2026. “This truancy is over now,” Abbott declared, insisting that the absent […]

Texas lawmaker James Talarico on the Democratic walkout: “It’s time to stand up”

Texas lawmaker James Talarico on the Democratic walkout: "It's time to stand up"

Texas Democrats Urged to Resist GOP Redistricting Efforts Texas Senator James Talarico, a Democrat, emphasized the need for his party to “fight back” as they left the state to prevent a proposed redistricting plan that could provide the GOP with five additional opportunities to secure seats ahead of the 2026 midterms. “My Democratic colleague and […]

Cory Booker struggles with frustration, participates in the Democrats’ walkout during the Senate hearing on Trump’s judicial nominee Emil Bove

Cory Booker struggles with frustration, participates in the Democrats' walkout during the Senate hearing on Trump's judicial nominee Emil Bove

Spartacus Returns Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) expressed intense frustration during a Senate Judiciary Committee meeting on Thursday. For eight minutes, he implored Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) over the nomination of Emil Bove, a former personal attorney for President Trump, urging discussion before the committee pushed forward with the vote. Booker became agitated when Grassley moved […]

NY High School Students to Stage Walkout in Support of Women’s Sports

High school students in New York state plan to go on strike this month to support women's sports. Sponsored by Coalition to protect childrenthe “Walk-off for Fairness Day” event was held on October 24, about two weeks before Election Day, during which the Empire State announced the “Equal Rights Amendment,” which is Proposition 1, which […]