Virginia Sheriff’s deputy Aaron Hoffman was fired for advocating violence against Chief Justice John Roberts and several lawmakers and officials on social media. Hoffman denies the claims and says that his account was hacked. According to reports, in a post on Parler, he said that Roberts’s life “needs to be …
Read More »House Votes To Increase Relief Checks, Override Veto of Defense Bill
In a busy night in the Capitol, the House voted Monday to approve increasing the amount of the direct checks going out to many Americans from $600 to $2000. After calling the Covid relief bill a disgrace and signaling he may not sign it, President Trump signed the bill that includes the $600 payments on Sunday but continued to …
Read More »$7 Billion Broadband Stimulus Plan Will Provide Millions Of Americans With Internet
The coronavirus aid package that Congress pass this week provides $7 billion to help Americans connect to the internet and pay their bills. The benefits will ensure that unemployed families stay connected as the pandemic has forced many to work, learn, and communicate from home. Consumer advocates, Telecom companies, and …
Read More »Opinion: Trump Wants $2000 Stimulus Checks…Don’t Believe Him
Subterfuge is deceit used to achieve one’s goal. Donald Trump is the master of this tactic. The president used unfounded racial animus to drum up support for a border wall, instructed his inner circle to downplay the severity of Covid to protect the stock market, and has accused multiple states of …
Read More »Voting Machine Company Dominion And a Top Employee Sues Trump Campaign And Allies For Defamation
The director of product strategy and security for the company Dominion Voting Systems has gone into hiding since becoming the subject of conspiracy theories on the right. The employee, Eric Coomer, is suing the Trump campaign, numerous campaign allies, and pro-Trump media outlets over allegations of defamation, NPR reports. Dominion …
Read More »President Trump Vetoes Defense Bill
President Donald Trump vetoed the $741 billion defense bill, sending Congress into overtime to override his veto. “My administration has taken strong actions to help keep our Nation safe and support our service members,” President Trump wrote in a message. “I will not approve this bill, which would put the …
Read More »President Trump Signals He May Not Sign Relief Bill
President Trump is signaling he may not sign the COVID-19 relief bill. After months of silence on the issue, last night in a video, President Trump called the bill a ”disgrace” and suggested he might not immediately sign off on it. He called on Congress to increase the ”ridiculously low” …
Read More »UPDATE: The Senate HELP Committee puts an End to Surprise Medical Bills
Health care giants have gotten rich off the pain and misfortune of Americans for years. After a two-year battle, Congress has finally stood its ground. They made a decision that will ultimately affect the lives of all American citizens. The congressional committee created a deal that will protect patients from receiving “surprise” medical bills. Congress’s fight to protect …
Read More »Senator Elizabeth Warren Reintroduces Bill To Stop Lawmakers From Trading Stocks
Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Pramila Jayapal are reintroducing a bill that stops lawmakers from trading stocks. Democrats will make this a key aspect of Georgia’s two Senate runoffs. Democrats accuse Georgia Senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue of using private information from congressional briefings to buy and sell stocks …
Read More »Governor DeSantis Receives Backlash For COVID-19 Response
Florida, like most other states, is experiencing a coronavirus crisis. According to CNN, warning signs of a coronavirus spike have been going off in the state this fall, and hospitalizations have continued to climb since last month. And that’s not it. Test positivity rates have doubled since October, and the …
Read More »Judges Dismiss Two GOP Lawsuit Challenging Georgia’s Absentee Ballot Rules
On Thursday, Federal judges dismissed two GOP lawsuits in Georgia. Republicans attempted to change guidelines surrounding absentee ballots in the state. U.S. District Court Judge J. Randal Hall rejected the first case. The Twelfth Congressional District Republican Committee lawsuit attempted to prohibit absentee ballot drop boxes for the January 5th …
Read More »Massive Russian Cyber-Attack Broader Than First Reported
As reported by PoliAlert, the United States government was a victim of a systems breach by Russian hackers. The intrusion was thought to have only affected a limited amount of agencies, but that was before the depth of the breach was discovered. The Department of Homeland Security has found proof …
Read More »Congress Expecting Veto Clash With Trump On Defense Bill
Congress is preparing for President Donald Trump to veto the National Defense Authorization Act. They expect the president to draw out the process until the last day – December 23. “It seems to me what he’s doing is waiting until the 23rd,” Jim Inhofe, Senate Armed Services Chair, said. “That’s …
Read More »Dr. Ben Carson Recounts His Battle With COVID-19
On Wednesday, Dr. Ben Carson conducted his first interview since contracting COVID-19. Carson discussed his full experience with Martha MacCallum. “I think we need to emphasize that there are certain people in our society who are vulnerable. People with comorbidities, older people, and especially older adults with comorbidities. In my …
Read More »Rep. Joe Wilson Tests Positive For COVID-19
On Wednesday, Joe Wilson announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19. The US Representative from South Carolina will begin isolation during the holidays. “Earlier this evening I learned that I have tested positive for COVID-19. I will be taking all necessary precautions, as directed by the House Physician. Thankfully I …
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