Senator Richard Blumenthal, chair of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, criticized airlines for exploiting passengers with rising fees for luggage, seat assignments, and other services. Blumenthal's remarks came ahead of a Wednesday hearing titled "The Sky’s the Limit — New Revelations About Airline Fees," where executives from major airlines, including American, United, Delta, Spirit, and Frontier, are set to testify.
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have voiced their desire to end the semiannual daylight saving time (DST) clock changes, with Ramaswamy calling the policy “inefficient and easy to change.” Their comments came after Musk shared an X (formerly Twitter) poll showing widespread public support for abolishing the "annoying" time change. Many political figures, including Donald Trump Jr., echoed their sentiments, with many calling for permanent daylight saving time to be adopted.
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Rep. John James (R-MI) introduced a bill late last month that aims to partner with parents to protect children from online content that may harm minors.
President Joe Biden’s unconditional pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, has ignited political and legal controversies, with critics labeling it unprecedented. The sweeping pardon covers over a decade of potential legal infractions, including activities dating back to Hunter’s involvement with Burisma in Ukraine during Biden’s vice presidency. By shielding his son from further legal scrutiny, Biden also circumvents potential inquiries into his own actions.
Texas Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar expressed his readiness to collaborate with incoming border czar Tom Homan to address the ongoing border crisis. Cuellar, who...
The mayor of Newport Beach, a wealthy coastal community in California, is speaking out against sanctuary state policies after 21 migrants were apprehended near the city earlier this month. Mayor Will O’Neill criticized Democratic lawmakers for laws like SB 54, which limit local law enforcement’s ability to assist federal immigration officials.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), known for her outspoken criticism of lobbyist influence in politics, has repeatedly claimed she does not accept donations from lobbyists....
South Dakota Senator John Thune has warned the International Criminal Court (ICC) of potential sanctions if it continues its pursuit of arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Thune’s statement comes as he prepares to assume the role of Senate Majority Leader in January 2025, should Republicans regain the chamber.
