Congress is back to square one on government spending after Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., pulled a dead-on-arrival bill that would have kept the government open for six months, but also included non-spending related measures that Democrats found unacceptable. Without action, the government will shutdown Oct. 1.  “We’re just forgoing our duty, our sworn constitutional duty, really,”…

Two high-profile Donald Trump supporters are feuding over a post about Kamala Harris’ Indian heritage. Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., criticized right-wing activist Laura Loomer on Wednesday, Sept. 11, for being “racist.” It started when Loomer posted to X on Sunday, “If Harris wins in November, the White House will smell like curry & White…

Farmers and agricultural groups calling for action on the farm bill. The farm bill, passed every five years, supports farmers and ranchers with government subsidies and programs. It has become a cornerstone of U.S. agricultural business and is set to expire at the end of the month, leaving the sector in uncertainty. Some agricultural economists…

Congress posthumously bestowed its highest honor, the Congressional Gold Medal, on 13 American troops killed in the Kabul airport bombing during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021. The ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda brought together lawmakers and grieving families, transcending partisan divides to pay tribute to these fallen soldiers. House Speaker Mike Johnson,…

The city of Chicago implemented a comprehensive hiring freeze across all city departments, including police and fire, in response to a projected $1 billion budget shortfall through 2025. The city faces a $982.4 million gap for fiscal year 2025 and an additional $222.9 million deficit expected by the end of 2024. The budget shortfall is…

House Speaker Mike Johnson’s, R-La., effort to approve a temporary government spending plan is on rocky ground. His bill would keep the government open for six months at current funding levels and require proof of citizenship to register to vote. Both Democrats and the right flank of the Republican Party oppose the bill. “House Republicans…

Sept. 30 is a very important day in Washington, D.C., for two reasons: it is when Congress is set to leave for the entire month of October so lawmakers can campaign, and it is also the deadline to approve government funding. The new federal fiscal year begins Oct. 1, so the government will shut down…

Several high-profile conservative influencers, including Tim Pool, Dave Rubin, and Benny Johnson, say they are victims of a purported Russian disinformation campaign. The Department of Justice has indicted two employees from RT, a Russian state media outlet. It accuses the employees of covertly funneling nearly $10 million to a Tennessee-based media company to promote pro-Russian…

The U.S. Army’s multi-functional reconnaissance company (MFRC) represents a new era in combat. The war in Ukraine remains an active conflict, but the lessons learned are reshaping how American military leadership views the future of combat. Lighter, more lethal units, equipped with state of the art technology, are being seen as the way forward for…

Another major company has announced plans to move away from policies emphasizing diversity, equity and inclusion. Lowes released a memo to its employees this week saying it is making changes to DEI guidelines. The home improvement giant joins other companies, such as Harley-Davidson, Tractor Supply, John Deere and the maker of Jack Daniels in scaling…