A new Monmouth University poll found that a plurality of Americans, 43%,  would blame congressional Republicans if there’s a government shutdown. Additionally the poll found that 27% would blame President Biden while 21% would blame congressional Democrats.  Respondents said they want Congress members to compromise in order to avoid a shutdown rather than stick to…

Congress must agree on a funding plan by Sept. 30 or the nation’s government will shut down. Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is responsible for overseeing these discussions, but he is encountering difficulties in managing far-right representatives such as Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and Lauren Boebert (R-CO). Straight Arrow News contributor Rashad Richey contends…

It’s September. That means Congress has until the end of the month to pass 12 appropriations bills; otherwise the government will shutdown Oct. 1 at midnight. However, there’s a big divide between what conservative members in the House of Representatives are willing to spend and everyone else.  It goes back to May when Republicans and the…

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., is being heavily criticized for placing a unilateral hold on more than 300 military nominations. Tuberville is protesting a Pentagon policy that provides paid time off and travel expense reimbursement for active duty members who get an abortion.  The senator said he will keep this going as long as the Pentagon’s…

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., said he will not back down from his hold on more than 250 military nominees, even as some of his fellow Senate Republicans are suggesting alternatives. Tuberville is protesting a Pentagon policy that provides paid time off and travel expenses for active duty members who get an abortion.  Sen. Joni Ernst,…

President Biden and congressional leaders met at the White House to discuss a solution to the debt ceiling impasse. Time is running out, as America may not have the money it needs to pay its debts as early as June 1.  When House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., left the meeting, he told reporters they didn’t…

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…

Bank stocks around the world have dipped in the wake of a dramatic sell-off; Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is recovering from a concussion; American kidnappers were turned in by their own cartel; and a mass shooting in Germany claimed multiple lives. These stories and more highlight your daily rundown for Friday, March 10,…

Sen. Mitch McConnell hospitalized  Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized after falling at a hotel late Wednesday. Sen. McConnell, R-Ky., is in the hospital receiving treatment after falling at a Washington hotel during a private dinner, according to his spokesperson. There are limited details available on his recovery. Sen. McConnell is 81 years…

President Biden’s beach house is being searched for classified documents, and Tom Brady is retiring… again. These stories and more highlight your daily afternoon rundown for Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023.  Justice Department searches Biden’s beach house The investigation into President Biden’s handling of classified information continues. The president’s lawyer says the Justice Department is searching…