House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), announced that congressional Republicans have been preparing an ambitious legislative agenda in anticipation of a potential Trump victory in 2024. Speaking on Newsmax’s special election coverage, Johnson revealed that GOP lawmakers have meticulously planned for a "very aggressive" first 100 days, aiming to hit the ground running should Republicans secure control of the White House and Congress.
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco has publicly criticized Vice President Kamala Harris for her silence on California’s Proposition 36, a measure that seeks to toughen penalties for repeat theft and drug-related offenses. Proposition 36, titled the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act, aims to modify the controversial Proposition 47, which was passed in 2014 and significantly reduced the penalties for several crimes, including theft and drug possession, contributing to what critics argue has been a rise in crime across the state.
Top House Republicans are putting ActBlue, the Democratic fundraising powerhouse, under the microscope, questioning its donor verification practices and raising concerns over potential foreign influence in U.S. elections. On Tuesday, Rep. Bryan Steil (R-WI), Chair of the House Administration Committee, issued a subpoena to ActBlue demanding documents that could reveal whether donations are being properly vetted for foreign involvement. This inquiry follows allegations that the platform’s lack of robust security measures could make it easier for foreign actors to funnel money into U.S. political campaigns, a serious breach of federal election laws.
In a stunning escalation of its standoff with Big Tech, Russia has slapped Google with a colossal fine of $20.5 decillion, a figure vastly surpassing the combined GDP of the entire world. The unprecedented sum stems from Google’s decision to block Russian state-backed media channels on YouTube, including prominent outlets like RT and Sputnik, which were restricted following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Russian authorities argue that these channels’ bans represent censorship and a violation of national sovereignty.
Kamala Harris is ramping up her campaign efforts before the 2024 election, focusing on the critical battleground states of Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. These states, part of the so-called "blue wall," are vital to the Democratic Party’s strategy, particularly as polls show increasing competitiveness in these regions.
A recent report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration revealed that Iran made $144 billion in illegal oil sales in the first three years of the Biden administration.
President Donald Trump has revealed plans to form an expert panel in collaboration with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to address the concerning increase in chronic diseases among children.
Corey Lewandowski, a key figure from Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, has officially rejoined the former president's 2024 campaign team. This move comes as Trump seeks to reinvigorate his bid for the White House in the face of a changing political landscape.
China is reportedly constructing a new military spy base in Cuba, according to The Wall Street Journal, which shared information originally published by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
