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Mike Johnson’s Future as Speaker in Jeopardy After Missteps on Funding Bill

Speaker Mike Johnson's position is facing increasing scrutiny after a controversial handling of the government funding bill last week, which has left his future as Speaker uncertain. Several House Republicans, speaking anonymously, expressed frustration with Johnson’s leadership, saying his mishandling of the continuing resolution (CR) has severely shaken the confidence of his colleagues.

Tennessee Pizzeria Refuses to Cater Same-Sex Wedding Due to Personal Beliefs

A pizza restaurant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, has sparked controversy after announcing it would not cater a same-sex wedding due to its "personal beliefs." Pizzeria Cortile shared its stance in a direct message on Instagram, which led to online backlash. The restaurant later issued a statement on its Facebook page, explaining that the decision was made from a place of personal conviction and was not intended to harm anyone.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Rejects State Funding For Sex Change Operations For Transgender Inmates

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) firmly rejected calls for state funding of sex change operations for transgender inmates, emphasizing the need to prioritize law-abiding citizens over convicted felons.

Major Lawsuit Accuses Food Companies of ‘Predatory Profiteering’

A lawsuit described by lawyers as the "first of its kind" alleges that major food companies, including Coca-Cola, Nestlé, and General Mills, intentionally designed their products to be addictive. The lawsuit, filed by a Pennsylvania teenager, argues that the companies draw from the "cigarette playbook."

Sen. Blackburn to Introduce Bill Freezing Federal Hiring

Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) announced that she intends to introduce a bill to freeze federal hiring and move agencies out of the swamp.

Federal Judge Strikes Down Biden Administration’s Expanded Protections for H-2A Farmworkers

A federal judge in Kentucky has blocked expanded protections for foreign farmworkers under the H-2A visa program, ruling that the Biden administration exceeded its authority. U.S. District Judge Danny Reeves issued the injunction on Monday, siding with Republican attorneys general from Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, and Alabama, as well as local farmers who argued that the administration’s rules unlawfully granted new collective bargaining rights to these temporary workers.

Eight States Approve Amendments to Bar Noncitizen Voting in Local Elections

In eight states, voters have endorsed constitutional amendments aimed at preventing noncitizens from participating in elections, as reported by multiple sources. Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri,...

Former Kentucky Police Officer Found Guilty of Using Excessive Force on Breonna Taylor During 2020 Drug Raid

A federal jury on Friday convicted former Kentucky police detective Brett Hankison of using excessive force on Breonna Taylor during a 2020 drug raid that tragically ended in her death.

Thirteen States and Washington, D.C. Allege that TikTok Targets Young People and Harms Their Mental Health

TikTok censors content for all users under the age of eighteen and forbids minors under the age of thirteen from creating regular accounts. However, the...

A Call for GOP Strategy: Lee Proposes Four Weeks of Debate to Amend Spending Bills

Should the Senate see a shift to Republican control after the November elections, Sen. Mike Lee of Utah has proposed a number of rule...

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