Progressives and conservatives unite to prod Johnson on warrantless surveillance A rare alliance of progressive and conservative House lawmakers is trying to raise pressure on Speaker Mike Johnson to hold a vote on reauthorizing a controversial surveillance authority after he delayed it again this week. Reps. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.), the top Democrat on the House…
Outside groups urge ouster of House Intelligence chair after public threat warning Outside groups are urging House Intelligence Committee Chair Mike Turner to step down from the high-profile role over his vague public warning about a national security threat — or urging Speaker Mike Johnson to replace him. Four organizations sent Turner a letter Friday…
Lawmakers nearing deal on nutrition funding in spending talks Lawmakers are nearing a major deal that could unlock a key piece of the funding logjam on Capitol Hill ahead of the looming partial shutdown March 2. Negotiators are considering a deal to approve a pilot program restricting some choices for SNAP beneficiaries in exchange for…
Sony Buys Michael Jackson’s Music Catalog for $600 Million Despite the Pop Star Calling Sony’s Former CEO the “Devil” Before His Death Sony finally got its wish to own a major stake in Michael Jackson’s music catalog. Billboard has reported Sony Music Group will pay $600 million for a stake in the late pop star…
As Kiev’s War Situation Deteriorates, Ukraine’s Zelensky Signs Bilateral Security Agreements With Germany and France As the Ukraine military and financial help from the US has dried and it’s unlikely to resume any time soon, the European leading countries have turned to bilateral agreements to guarantee immediate assistance, and also signal to Europe and the…
“We Will Continue the Fight on Appeal!” – Trump Responds to Judge Engoron’s Verdict Ordering $350 Million+ Fine, 3-Year Biz Ban in New York Judge Arthur Engoron on Friday released his verdict in Letitia James’ New York City fraud trial against President Trump. The judge made his decision in a 92-page filing. Judge Engoron ordered…
Manchin says he won’t launch independent presidential bid Sen. Joe Manchin said on Friday he will not mount a third-party presidential bid, a relief to Democrats who spent months worrying about his refusal to shut down the possibility of challenging President Joe Biden. “I will not be seeking a third-party run. I will not be…
Bipartisan lawmakers unveil $66B military aid and border alternative A bipartisan group of eight House lawmakers on Friday unveiled a $66.3 billion proposal to fund military aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan in a bid to break the House logjam on the issue before Kyiv’s war effort sputters. The measure, spearheaded by Ukraine Caucus co-Chair…
Fani Willis’ Radical Father Claims He Had Foreknowledge that COVID-19 Was Coming While Residing in South Africa in 2019 (VIDEO) John C. Floyd III, the radical father of Fani Willis who advised her during the high-profile indictment of former President Trump, claimed, under oath, he had prior knowledge of the COVID-19 outbreak while living in…
Judge McAfee Suggests John Floyd’s Testimony May Be Discredited After Reportedly Prepping With His Daughter Fani Willis in the Same Room and Ignoring News Ban Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee, who previously worked under the supervision of the county’s District Attorney Fani Willis, has raised concerns regarding the credibility of John Floyd’s testimony,…