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.
President-elect Donald Trump has reaffirmed his opposition to the proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japanese company Nippon Steel. Trump pledged to block the deal, continuing the stance taken by the Biden administration earlier this year. He proposed stronger tariffs and tax incentives to reinvigorate the iconic steel company and prevent it from relocating its operations out of Pittsburgh.
The corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan continues to unfold with significant testimonies and evidence presented by federal prosecutors. Madigan, along with co-defendant Michael McClain, faces 23 counts of bribery, racketeering, and official misconduct tied to an alleged scheme referred to as the "Madigan Enterprise."
The House Rules Committee is set to meet on December 3 to deliberate over H.R. 5349, also known as the 'Crucial Communism Teaching Act.' This bill is designed to educate middle and high school students on the dangers of communism and totalitarianism.
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 has announced over $1 billion in humanitarian aid to assist individuals displaced by drought and conflict across 31 African nations. This commitment was unveiled during his recent visit to Angola, where he emphasized the United States' dedication to supporting Africa's humanitarian needs.
House Republicans are demanding that the inspector general open an investigation into FEMA after the entity allegedly discriminated against Trump supporters in its hurricane relief efforts.
A staffer for Rep. Joe Morelle (D-NY), Michael Hopkins, was arrested Monday for allegedly bringing ammunition into the Cannon House Office Building, according to reports from FOX News. Hopkins, 38, was detained by U.S. Capitol Police after the discovery.
ABC’s The View co-hosts attempted to justify President Joe Biden’s sweeping pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, during Monday’s broadcast, presenting the controversial decision as necessary to shield Hunter from alleged political retaliation by President-elect Donald Trump.
