Republican Says Johnson Does Not Have Votes For Speaker

- December 31, 2024

It’s not looking good for House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.). Texas Congressman Chip Roy predicted on New Year’s Eve that Johnson would not muster the needed support to reclaim the Speaker’s gavel “I remain undecided, as do a number of my colleagues, because we saw so many of the failures last year that we are concerned about that might limit or inhibit our ability to advance the President’s agenda,” Roy told Fox Business’ Ashley Webster on Tuesday morning. “Right now, I don’t believe that he has the votes on Friday, and I think we need to have the conference get together so that we can get united.” The House is slated to vote to select a speaker for the upcoming Congress […]

Virginia Zoo Celebrates Newest Addition, Asks For Public’s Help

- December 30, 2024

The Metro Richmond Zoo is seeking the public’s assistance in naming a newborn female pygmy hippopotamus calf. The calf was born on Dec. 9, according to a Christmas Eve news release from the Virginia-based zoo. https://x.com/metrorhmdzoo/status/1873392521466028090 “Hippo hooray! The zoo is excited to announce a heartwarming addition to our animal family just in time for the […]

Jimmy Carter Dead At 100

- December 29, 2024

The nation mourns an icon… Former President Jimmy Carter (D) has passed away at 100 years old. He had turned 100 in October, making him the longest-lived president in the nation’s history. “My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love,” said Chip […]

Trump Requests Delay In TikTok Ban, House Democrat Gives Insulting Reason Why

- December 28, 2024

President-elect Trump asked the Supreme Court to delay the deadline for a potential TikTok ban, which is scheduled for the day before his inauguration. The court has agreed to hear TikTok’s challenge to the potential ban on an expedited schedule, however Trump told the justices that delaying the law until he returns to the White House could obviate the need […]

Putin Expresses Excitement Over Next Trump Meeting

- December 27, 2024

Russian leader Vladimir Putin will be ready for Donald Trump. Putin told reporters Thursday he was ready to meet with President-elect Donald Trump during what CNN described as a “marathon” end-of-the-year press conference in Moscow. During the presser, Putin discussed topics from his country’s war on Ukraine, the fall of his ally Bashar al-Assad in Syria, and a second Trump […]

Republican-Led States Poised To Make Gains Thanks To 2030 Census

- December 23, 2024

Multiple Republican-leaning states stand to likely to gain House seats after the 2030 census, according to consulting firm Election Data Services. According to The Hill, Texas, Florida, Arizona, and Idaho will all likely see gains as a result. Read more: A gain of two congressional seats would be seen in Texas and Florida, and one seat […]

Trump Reveals Plan To Drop WHO On Day One

- December 23, 2024

On day one of his new administration, President-elect Donald Trump is expected to announce the United States’ formal withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), according to reports from the Financial Times. The move would mark a swift and decisive reversal of the Biden administration’s efforts to re-engage with the Geneva-based health body. The United States […]

Gaetz Floats Plan To Pursue Florida Senate Seat

- December 23, 2024
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Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) openly floated the idea of running for Sen. Marco Rubio’s (R-Fla.) Senate seat on Sunday. “Many have asked which perch I will be fighting from next, and some of you throughout this conference have even given me a few suggestions,” Gaetz said at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest. “My fellow Floridians have asked me to eye […]

Alleged ISIS Supporter Arrested In Virginia For Plotting Terror Attack

- December 20, 2024

Federal authorities arrested a freshman at George Mason University in Falls Church, Virginia this week for allegedly planning a terrorist attack against Israel’s general consulate in New York. Abdullah Ezzeldin Taha Mohamed Hassan, 18, faces 20 years in federal prison if convicted of trying to teach someone how to manufacture an explosive with intent to […]

Republicans Suggest Elon Musk Become House Speaker

- December 19, 2024

Republicans are keeping their options open… On Thursday, multiple Republicans suggested Elon Musk become the next Speaker of the House. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) suggested Elon Musk serve as Speaker in a Thursday morning post on X following contentious debates over the continuing resolution (CR). “The Speaker of the House need not be a member of Congress . . […]