Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) announced his support on Friday for Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) resolution to remove Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) from his position, becoming the third House Republican to endorse the ouster effort. Gosar, a member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, cited his backing for Greene’s resolution shortly after the House advanced a foreign aid package without border security provisions, emphasizing the … Continue reading Third House Republican backs Johnson ouster

Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and the Republican National Committee (RNC) have unveiled plans for an extensive “election integrity” initiative, aiming to mobilize 100,000 volunteers and attorneys across battleground states ahead of the November elections. The operation, detailed in a press release, aims to monitor various stages of the electoral process, including early voting, ballot tabulation, and post-election procedures like audits and recounts. Despite skepticism about … Continue reading Trump campaign, RNC pledge to deploy 100,000 attorneys and volunteers to monitor the vote

The Biden administration is poised to enact regulations blocking oil and gas drilling across vast stretches of the Alaskan National Petroleum Reserve (NPR-A), a reserve designated for resource development by Congress. These regulations, expected to be finalized just before Earth Day, would effectively restrict access to over 13 million acres of public land within the NPR-A. Under the proposed rules, new leasing would be prohibited … Continue reading Biden set to block millions of acres in Alaska from oil, gas drilling in Earth Day action

Despite significant Republican opposition, the House successfully cleared a crucial procedural hurdle on Friday to advance foreign aid packages for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan. With Democrats aiding Speaker Mike Johnson, the bills moved forward, paving the way for final passage on Saturday. The aid measures, totaling $95 billion, include allocations for Israel, Ukraine, and the Indo-Pacific region. Pressure mounted for aid passage following Iran’s attacks … Continue reading Speaker Johnson’s Ukraine Package Clears Key Hurdle With Dem Help

Amidst the completion of jury selection for former President Donald Trump’s historic criminal trial, a man set himself on fire outside a New York City courthouse. The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. ET in an area designated for demonstrators. The man, critically injured, was found with pamphlets suggesting a cryptocurrency-related conspiracy. Inside the courtroom, the selection process concluded with the addition of six alternates to … Continue reading Jury selection in Trump’s hush money trial completed during tense day in court

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivered a speech in the Parliament in Ankara, where attendees cheered with calls of “Death to Israel.” Erdogan accused Israel of trying to destabilize the Turkish government and announced plans to host Ismail Haniyeh, head of Hamas’s political bureau, emphasizing him as a leader of the Palestinian struggle. Erdogan declared Turkey’s support for Hamas, likening them to Turkish guerrilla fighter … Continue reading ‘Death to Israel’ in Turkish parliament during Erdogan speech

The Senate swiftly dismissed both impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, branding them as “unconstitutional.” The trial, centered on Republican criticism of Mayorkas’ immigration policies, concluded in just three hours with a party-line vote of 51-49 to reject the charges and adjourn. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell criticized the decision, calling it a dangerous precedent, while Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer defended it … Continue reading Mayorkas impeachment trial: Senate dismisses as ‘unconstitutional’

In the ongoing debate over Arizona’s pre-Roe abortion ban, the Senate made progress towards repealing it, while House Republicans maintained opposition, leaving the fate of the 1864 law uncertain. The narrow margins in both chambers reflect the renewed tensions following the Arizona Supreme Court’s recent reinstatement of the ban. Three Republicans in competitive districts joined Democrats in supporting repeal, highlighting the divided opinions within the … Continue reading Arizona Republicans again block repeal of 1864 abortion ban