A Step Backward for Economic Freedom in 2012
The world economy is in trouble, and governments are making things worse. Here's the story, right out of the pages of the 2012 Index...
Kari Lake Shares Her Vision for Voice of America
Kari Lake described how she intends to reshape Voice of America, committing to unbiased, editorially independent coverage while reiterating her loyalty to Trump.
Senate Republicans Create ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Caucus As RFK Jr. Continues Capitol Hill Tour
Congressional Make America Healthy Again caucus is formed to cultivate partnerships with local, state, and federal officials interested in MAHA initiatives.
RFK Jr. Meets With Senators on Capitol Hill
Republican lawmakers align with RFK Jr. on corporate capture of health agencies and removing chemicals from food supply, but displeased over abortion and vaccine stances.
Trump’s Border Czar Anticipates ‘Collateral Arrests’ in Mass Deportation Plan
Tom Homan, former acting director of ICE, said illegal immigrants who are not accused or charged with other crimes should expect to be detained and deported.
Gorka Describes Trump’s Foreign Policy: Not Interventionist or Isolationist, but ‘Surgical Strength’
Those seeking to classify Trump’s foreign policy as either interventionist or isolationist are wrong, according to key policy adviser, Sebastian Gorka.
White House Signals Support for House-Passed Funding Bill
Biden won't stand in way of funding government until mid-March. Included is $110 billion for disaster relief, $30 billion in farm aid, and year extension to farm bill.
‘Leverage’ Fight: U.S. Senator Warns that Chuck Schumer ‘Doesn’t Want to Give Up’ Debt Ceiling Increase to Trump
U.S. senator told Breitbart that Trump’s push to increase the debt ceiling as part of funding deal “makes sense” but unlikely Schumer would agree to push.
What to Know About a Government Shutdown
Unless Congress funds the government past Dec. 20, there will be a shutdown. Such an occurrence could have major ramifications, but may not be doom and gloom.
House Rejects Alternative Government Funding Proposal
The House of Representatives on voted down an alternative plan to fund the government with just over 24 hours until a government shutdown begins.
Trump Appointees Could Lead to More Agency Oversight, Sen. Johnson Says
Sen. Ron Johnson said that federal agencies may start asking for additional congressional oversight with President-elect Donald Trump’s new appointees next year.
Gosar Introduces Legislation to Sue Big Pharma for Vaccine Injuries
Rep. Paul Gosar, issued a statement after introducing End the Vaccine Carveout Act that would strip vaccine manufacturers of their unjust liability shields.
Congressman Greg Lopez Introduces The Detain and Deport Gang Members Act
Rep. Greg Lopez introduced Detain and Deport Gang Members Act of 2024, to call on Mayorkas, to detain and deport all illegal aliens with gang affiliations.
Rep. Nancy Mace Bill, The Violence Against Women By Illegal Aliens Act, Passes The House
“Today, we took a decisive step to protect women by passing the Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act,” said Representative Nancy Mace.
House Passes Bill to Reduce Chinese Influence on US Campuses
The House passed a bill to reduce Chinese influence in U.S. universities. The bill prevents schools partnering with China from receiving funding from the DHS.
Senate Advances Bills to Protect Children’s Online Safety and Privacy
The new legislation significantly updates a decades-old law to...
Biden, Trump React to Supreme Court Ruling on Presidential Immunity
Biden and Trump issued contrasting reactions to the Supreme Court decision that presidents have absolute immunity from prosecution for official acts.
Joe Manchin Leaves Democratic Party, Registers as Independent
“My commitment to do everything I can to bring our country together has led me to register as an independent with no party affiliation,” Joe Manchin wrote on X.
Republican Congressman Announces Resignation Effective Next Week
Republican majority in U.S. House will shrink again, as Rep. Ken Buck announced this afternoon he is resigning from his seat effective next Friday, March 22.
Musk Picks His Choice of Senate Leader: ‘I Would Support Rand Paul’
Elon Musk extended support to Sen. Rand Paul to lead the Republican Party in the Senate after the current leader, Mitch McConnell, retires this year.
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema Won’t Seek Reelection
Independent U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona announced she will not seek reelection for a second term, preventing a potential three-way race in November.
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White House Signals Support for House-Passed Funding Bill
Biden won't stand in way of funding government until mid-March. Included is $110 billion for disaster relief, $30 billion in farm aid, and year extension to farm bill.
‘Leverage’ Fight: U.S. Senator Warns that Chuck Schumer ‘Doesn’t Want to Give Up’ Debt Ceiling Increase to Trump
U.S. senator told Breitbart that Trump’s push to increase the debt ceiling as part of funding deal “makes sense” but unlikely Schumer would agree to push.
What to Know About a Government Shutdown
Unless Congress funds the government past Dec. 20, there will be a shutdown. Such an occurrence could have major ramifications, but may not be doom and gloom.
House Rejects Alternative Government Funding Proposal
The House of Representatives on voted down an alternative plan to fund the government with just over 24 hours until a government shutdown begins.
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