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Rep. Dusty Johnson talks inflation, gun reform, bipartisanship
Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., has voted for multiple bipartisan bills in the last few weeks that have been a big part of Congress’ effort to lower inflation. Some of those bills, like the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, have been widely supported on a bipartisan basis. However, Johnson was one of just seven Republicans to vote… -
Maximum 15 House Republicans expected to support gun reform bill
The Safer Communities Act, the new gun reform bill proposed in the Senate, is not expected to receive significant Republican support in the House. Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., believes no more than 15 House Republicans will vote for the legislation. The bipartisan bill is expected to pass through the Senate as soon as Thursday, with… -
SCOTUS strikes down NY concealed carry restrictions in gun rights case
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that New York state’s law requiring unrestricted concealed carry license applicants show a need for self-defense is unconstitutional. The high court voted 6-3 in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc. v. Bruen in favor of gun owners to overturn the Empire State’s restrictions. Justice Clarence Thomas wrote the… -
SCOTUS: Legislature can intervene in state voter ID law
The nation’s highest court has weighed in on a case related to North Carolina’s voter ID law. The state’s requirement has faced challenges since 2018, but this SCOTUS case decides how those disputes will be heard. In the case of Berger v. North Carolina State Conference of the NAACP, the nation’s highest court ruled 8-1… -
Congress races to approve gun reform legislation
The Senate will race to approve the newly released, bipartisan Safer Communities Act before it leaves for Independence Day vacation at the end of the week. Approving the biggest gun reform bill in 30 years will likely require a weekend congressional session so it can pass both houses and head to the president’s desk for a… -
AZ House Speaker to Jan. 6 committee: Trump pressured me to overturn election
The Congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. capitol held another public hearing focused on former President Donald Trump’s efforts to pressure state officials in Georgia and Arizona to overturn their states’ 2020 presidential election results. Trump and his team wanted the officials to send a second slate of electors to Congress… -
SCOTUS: Students can use state aid to attend private, religious schools
The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that states could not prohibit students from using state aid to attend private schools which include religious instruction. This ruling is the latest in a long line of decisions on whether government funds can be given directly or indirectly to organizations with ties to religious institutions. In the case of… -
Heatwave, winds and drought to blame for wildfires in Spain and Germany
A heatwave in Europe has firefighters struggling to keep up with wildfires that have damaged tens of thousands of acres of land throughout Spain and Germany. The heat, along with the strong winds and a lack of rainfall, have stoked the unseasonable fires. Three towns near Berlin issued evacuation notices on Sunday due to the… -
With fuel prices soaring, Biden considering federal gas tax holiday
President Biden said he is considering a federal gas tax holiday and hopes to make a decision by the end of the week. Pressure is building in Washington to do more to lower rising costs for Americans and a temporary break on the tax is gaining steam as one of the options. Talk of finding… -
Swimming body FINA bans transgender athletes from women’s events
Transgender swimmers who did not transition before puberty have effectively been banned from competing in women’s events, the world swimming governing body announced on Sunday. The International Swimming Federation’s (FINA) new “gender inclusion policy” only allows swimmers who transitioned before the age of 12 to compete in women’s events. Members of FINA voted 71.5 percent… -
Congress targets food and gas inflation in new bill
The House of Representatives passed the Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act in a mostly party line vote. All but five Democrats voted in favor, and all but seven Republicans voted against. Supporters hope the bill will control inflationary costs. To control food prices, the bill provides $500 million in USDA funds to help farmers… -
From golf to MLB, how these 5 pro sports act as monopolies
When we think about monopolies, Big Tech comes to mind. Or maybe that board game that has started many family conflicts. But it’s competitive sports leagues that seem to be guilty of the most anti-competitive business practices. The recent suspension of a group of PGA golfers is just the tip of the iceberg. Here are… -
January 6th Committee highlights pressure campaign against Pence
The January 6th Committee investigating attack on the Capitol held its third hearing Thursday, focused on former President Donald Trump’s pressure campaign to get former Vice President Mike Pence to reject the outcome of the election during the electoral certification. The hearing included testimony about attorney John Eastman’s plan to keep Donald Trump in office…
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