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Gates and Ford Foundations Fund Chinese Military Research

"Any American foundation contributing to causes that advance CCP-aligned interests in the developing world has serious questions to answer," says Rep. Gallagher.

Wisconsin Lawmakers Introduce Bill Removing Inactive Voters From State’s Voting System

Lawmakers introduce new legislation that would force Wisconsin to scrub voter rolls of the millions of current inactive voters in the state.

Judge Blocks Illinois Democrat Gov. From Enforcing New Gun Control Law 

An Illinois judge on Friday temporarily blocked Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker from enforcing a newly enacted ban on certain semiautomatic rifles and high-capacity magazines.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Calls House Republicans ‘Irresponsible’ For Wanting Spending Cuts Amid Debt Ceiling Battle

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen asserted on Saturday that House Republicans attempting to negotiate spending cuts amid the renewed debt ceiling battle are “very irresponsible.”

U.S. Treasury Buys Time for Biden and GOP on Debt Limit Deal

The U.S. government bumped up against its debt limit Thursday, prompting the Treasury Department to take “extraordinary” accounting steps to avoid default — as friction between President Joe Biden and House Republicans raised concern about whether the U.S. can sidestep an economic crisis.

‘Absolutely Insane’: Connecticut Law Would Axe Fitness Requirements for Female Firefighters

Connecticut Democrats are working to lower the physical fitness requirements for female firefighters, saying that less onerous standards will make fire departments "more diverse."

Prostitution Surges in Davos Amid World Economic Forum Summit

She would not reveal who her clients were, but cautioned: "Believe me, you don't want to get into litigation with them."

TikTok Negotiates $1.5 Billion Transparency Plan With U.S. Lawmakers

TikTok is in discussion with the U.S. Committee on Foreign Investment over a $1.5 billion plant to increase its transparency with the United States.

Wyoming Lawmakers Propose Ban on Electric Vehicle Sales

"The proliferation of electric vehicles at the expense of gas-powered vehicles will have deleterious impacts on Wyoming’s communities and will be detrimental to Wyoming’s economy and the ability for the country to efficiently engage in commerce," the bill states.

Nebraska Proposes Bill Prohibiting People Younger than 19 From Attending Drag Shows

Multiple Nebraska state GOP lawmakers are backing a measure that would prohibit people younger than 19 from attending drag shows and people younger than 21 from attending such performances at any location where alcohol is served.

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