The bipartisan group of senators that just passed a $1.1 trillion federal infrastructure bill is attempting to sell it as a reasonable, centrist compromise. Yet it is neither reasonable nor centrist. If approved by the House, the bill would immensely expand the size and power of the federal government, waste hundreds of billions of taxpayer … Continued
As coronavirus infections rise again, U.S. companies mandating vaccinations are confronting an uncomfortable question rarely asked by an employer – what is an employee’s religious belief? Google’s parent Alphabet, Walmart, and Tyson Foods are among the growing list of employers requiring some or all staff to get the COVID-19 vaccine. But with each mandate comes … Continued
Former President Donald Trump said he spoke with the family of Ashli Babbitt, the Air Force veteran who was shot and killed by an unidentified officer during the Jan. 6 Capitol siege, and demanded “justice” over the incident. Babbitt, a 35-year-old Trump supporter, was shot as Capitol Police evacuated members of Congress during the riot. … Continued
The U.S. Senate has voted to pass an amendment that would prohibit the federal funding of the toxic and divisive teaching known as critical race theory in the nation’s schools. The amendment which was introduced by Republican Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas was approved 50-49 as a part of the budget reconciliation package and represents another … Continued
The Census Bureau’s long-awaited release of redistricting data Thursday will unleash a torrent of new state political maps in the weeks and months to come, starting with the handful of states pressed against early fall deadlines to enact new district boundaries. Altogether, the maps could tilt control of Congress for the next decade, but they’ll … Continued
President Biden’s bid to inject government deeper into the private sector is getting its first big test in the broadband industry. Congress on Tuesday advanced legislation that allocates $65 billion in new taxpayer money to expand high-speed internet access for millions of unconnected households—by far the largest allocation of federal funds ever earmarked for broadband. The Senate … Continued
Americans are growing angrier by the day, but in a way different from prior sagebrush revolts such as the 1960s Silent Majority or the Tea Party movement over a decade ago. The rage this time is not just fueled by conservatives. For the first time in their lives, Americans of all classes and races are starting … Continued
Democratic National Committee (DNC) members are growing increasingly frustrated by the White House’s influence on their political operation, causing friction between aides to President Biden and the leading party organization promoting its agenda. Regular interactions between an aligned administration and party-level figures are common. But the amount of participation from top Biden allies has been significant … Continued
Family Research Council filed an amicus brief yesterday with the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, in one of the most significant challenges to the Court’s 1973 decision in Roe v. Wade. The Court’s decision in Roe held that a woman had a constitutional right to abortion under the Fourteenth Amendment, striking down … Continued
The Biden administration said Thursday it will promote COVID-19 vaccination in schools this fall by pushing the shots at sports physicals, educating parents on “Back to School” nights and helping school districts offer pop-up clinics at their schools. It will kick off a “Week of Action” on Saturday to promote the campaign, dispatching second gentleman … Continued
The Senate passed a $3.5 trillion budget blueprint early Wednesday, the first step in an arduous process designed to allow Democrats to push through a sweeping package of education, healthcare, climate and other provisions without GOP support. The party line vote, 50-49, came just before 4 a.m., one day after the Senate passed a roughly … Continued
Since the killing of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, and the emergence of the “Defund the Police” movement, violence against police officers has increased. As of July 31, 44 officers have been feloniously killed in 2021, a 41.9% increase over the same period in 2020 according to data from the FBI. Since Floyd’s killing, 130 … Continued
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