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Senators introduce bipartisan bill to ban kids under 13 from social media
Four bipartisan senators, two Republicans and two Democrats, introduced a bill to prohibit kids under the age of 13 from using social media. If passed, the Protecting Kids on Social Media Act would also require a parent or guardian’s permission for kids 13-17. The senators contend that this bill is necessary to address extraordinary mental… -
US citizens still in Sudan will need to find their own way out
The United States suspended embassy operations in Sudan on Sunday, April 23, and sent troops on three Chinook helicopters to evacuate approximately 70 employees. But an estimated 16,000 private U.S. citizens remain in the country and the State Department said they should not expect a government-led evacuation. “It’s not safe to undertake a U.S. government-coordinated… -
Senate Judiciary Dems still seek Chief Justice Roberts’ testimony
Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee are still trying to get Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, Justice Clarence Thomas or any justice to testify before them on May 2 about judicial ethics. Over the weekend of April 23, they received a two paragraph letter in response to their request. It said the matter has… -
DeSantis keeps up attacks on Disney as some GOPers balk
Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., addressed a very supportive crowd at the Heritage Foundation’s 50th Anniversary Leadership Summit. In his speech, he promised not to back down from his fight with Disney. “They were exempt from laws that virtually everybody else had to follow,” DeSantis said. “They had great tax breaks, they were even able to… -
Sen. Tim Scott outlines what he calls ‘blueprint to ruin America’
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., made one of his first speeches since launching a presidential campaign exploratory committee at the Heritage Foundation 50th anniversary leadership summit. He focused on his life story, his policy priorities and what he called a “blueprint to ruin America.” Scott announced his exploratory committee April 12, 2023. It allows him to… -
Senators warn system for protecting classified documents is inadequate
Members of the Senate received a classified briefing on the Discord classified documents leak which lawmakers said left them concerned that the Defense Department is unable to stop this from happening again and that the overall system for protecting classified information is inadequate. “I think it’s stunning that the Department of Defense and the intelligence… -
Democrats want Chief Justice Roberts to investigate Justice Thomas
Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee are demanding an investigation into Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. It comes after ProPublica revealed billionaire Republican donor Harlan Crow took Thomas on vacations worth six figures and bought a property from him. Judiciary Democrats sent a letter to Chief Justice John Roberts which stated, “We urge you to… -
Republicans won’t help Democrats replace Feinstein on Judiciary Committee
Senate Republicans will not help Democrats temporarily replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., on the Senate Judiciary Committee. Feinstein is trying to recover from shingles and her absence is backing up the judicial nominee process. Changing committee membership requires 60 votes. Republicans are accusing Democrats of trying to replace her so they can get liberal judges… -
Sen. Josh Hawley a ‘no’ on 2024 run for president or vice president
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., said “no” when asked if he’s interested in being a 2024 vice presidential candidate. He also previously told reporters that he won’t run for president either, and will focus on winning reelection to the Senate. Straight Arrow News asked Sen. Hawley about a Daily Caller report that quoted a Trump campaign… -
SCOTUS to hear case of USPS worker who refused to work Sundays
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on a religious accommodation case involving a Postal Service worker who didn’t want to deliver packages on Sundays so he could observe the Sabbath. The decision will set new rules for how strict or lenient an employer must be when employees make schedule requests for religious reasons. Facts… -
DOJ indicts Sinaloa drug lords who fed victims to tigers, offers $56M for info
The Justice Department indicted leaders of the Sinaloa drug cartel who are accused of murder, torture, and other heinous crimes including feeding people both dead and alive to tigers. Those charged include sons of Joaquin Guzman Loera, better known as El Chapo, who is now serving a life sentence at a maximum security prison in… -
Clarence Thomas didn’t disclose real estate sale to GOP megadonor
ProPublica is out with another report about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas benefiting financially from his friendship with billionaire real estate mogul and Republican donor Harlan Crow. The report stated the justice did not report his sale of property to Crow. The report cited deed and state tax documents which showed Thomas, his mother and… -
Here’s what it would take to replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein
California Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D, is struggling to recover from shingles. She expected to be back at the end of March, but she has had continued complications. Feinstein asked Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to appoint a replacement for her on the Judiciary Committee while she’s away, but there are calls for her to step…