On January 16, 2025, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) reintroduced the bipartisan "No Tax on Tips Act," aiming to exempt gratuities from federal income taxation.
"On Religious Freedom Day ... we commemorate the ... anniversary of the passing of a State law that has shaped and secured our cherished legacy of religious...
A recent report from the National Sports Shooting Foundation (NSSF) indicates that civilian firearm ownership in the United States has reached unprecedented levels, with over 490 million firearms in civilian possession as of 2022. Specifically, the report estimates that 491.3 million firearms were owned by civilians between 1990 and 2022, demonstrating the enduring prominence of firearms in American culture.
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey (R) issued several executive orders that eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) from state universities and allow for religious exemptions for school vaccine requirements.
The prolonged legal ordeal for Alfredo Luna, a former decorated police officer and Marine veteran, concluded on January 13th with the dismissal of charges against him by the Riverside County District Attorney in California. Luna’s case, initiated in 2021 following the events of January 6th, has been fraught with controversy and accusations of procedural overreach.
Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi took center stage during her confirmation hearing for U.S. Attorney General, confidently addressing questions and criticisms from Senate Democrats. Bondi was nominated following Rep. Matt Gaetz’s decision to withdraw his name from consideration for the position.
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) announced following Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing that she would support him as President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense.
South Korea’s Constitutional Court was forced to adjourn its first impeachment hearing for President Yoon Suk-yeol on Tuesday after he failed to attend, citing security concerns. Yoon, impeached in December following his abrupt imposition of martial law, faces charges of insurrection and is subject to an arrest warrant, further complicating the political turmoil.
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, firmly countered accusations from Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) during his Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing. Hirono cited anonymous reports claiming Hegseth drank on the job at Fox News—allegations refuted by numerous former colleagues and associates.
Families who lost loved ones during the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal are rallying behind Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense.
