A judge ruled that New York Attorney General Letitia James‘ lawsuit filed against The National Rifle Association can proceed. James claims that top executives illegally diverted millions of dollars for trips, no-show contracts for associates, and other expenses. “It would be inappropriate to find that the attorney couldn’t pursue her …
Read More »Atlanta Dream, Co-Owned By Former Sen. Kelly Loeffler, Is Close To Being Sold
Last summer, former Senator Kelly Loeffler faced scrutiny for calling on the WNBA’s commissioner to drop support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Loeffler is co-owner of the league’s team in Atlanta and was against the league putting “Black Lives Matter” and “Say Her Name” slogans on warmup gear and opening …
Read More »President Biden Signs 17 Executive Orders First Day In Office
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden immediately began to undo several of Donald Trump‘s administration’s policies by signing 17 executive orders. Biden started to take action during his first few hours in the office. The 17 executive orders will cover pandemic response, economic recovery, and diversity. Here’s is a breakdown of Biden’s …
Read More »Senate Democrats File Ethics Complaint Against Hawley, Cruz Over Capitol Riots
A group of seven Senate Democrats filed an ethics complaint Thursday against Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Ted Cruz (R-Tx.) over the January 6 Capitol riots. “The Senate Ethics Committee should investigate their conduct to fully understand their role. The actions of which we know demand an investigation and a …
Read More »GOP Rep. Andy Harris Tries To Bring Gun On House Floor
Since the attack on the Capitol on Jan 6, several new regulations have been put in place by Speaker Nancy Pelosi for the safety and security of lawmakers that work in the building. The one that has drawn the most ire amongst House Republicans has been the magnetometers installed near …
Read More »Cabinet Profiles: Pete Buttigieg: Secretary of Transportation
The first hearings for President-elect Joe Biden‘s Cabinet nominations continue today. We will hear testimony from his picks to lead all of his cabinet positions over the next several weeks. We will profile the nominees in advance of their hearings so our readers will have some background information as the …
Read More »Amazon Offers To Help Biden With Vaccine Distribution
President Joe Biden officially took office Wednesday, January 20, 2020. During his first hours, Amazon sent Biden promising a letter. The company offered their assistance distributing the coronavirus vaccine. Biden plans to vaccinate 100 million Americans within the next 100 days. According to Amazon’s CEO of consumer business, the company will …
Read More »Senate Democrats Announce “For the People Act’
In 2018, the Democrats won the majority of the House of Representatives in the midterm elections. Following the victory, they introduced and passed the For the People Act as H.R.1. The act’s goal was to restore voting rights, reform campaign finance laws, and enhance ethics enforcement. Now that the Democrats …
Read More »Democrats Gain Majority in Senate
In one of her first duties as Vice President, Kamala Harris swore in Georgia Sens. Jon Ossoff (D) and Raphael Warnock (D), who defeated Sens. David Perdue (R.) and Kelly Loeffler (R.) in Georgia’s runoff elections on Jan. 5. Harris also swore in former California Secretary of State Alex Padilla (D), who was …
Read More »Joseph R. Biden Sworn In As 46th President Of United States
Joseph R. Biden Jr. has been sworn in and is now officially the 46th President of the United States. In a solemn and respectful ceremony, Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were sworn into office as former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton looked on. Biden …
Read More »SAG-AFTRA Orders A Disciplinary Committee Hearing, Trump May Be Blacklisted
Former President Donald Trump faces expulsion from SAG-AFTRA after SAG-AFTRA’s National Board voted to find probable cause that the group’s Constitution was violated. A Disciplinary Committee hearing was also ordered. Trump will be disciplined for his role in the insurrection that took place on the U.S. Capitol. David White, national executive …
Read More »Trump Issues Wave of 11th Hour Pardons
President Donald Trump issued a wave of 11th-hour pardons and commutations late Tuesday night. In his last full day in office, President Trump issued pardons or communications to over 140 individuals. The lengthy list included his one-time political strategist, a pair of well-known rappers, a former top fundraiser, and a …
Read More »Corporate Donors Cut Off Donations to Lawmakers Who Objected to Joe Biden’s Election Win
There is a saying that “Talk is cheap,” but the rhetoric spewed by members of Congress who opposed Joe Biden‘s electoral college certification comes at a cost. The 147 Republican lawmakers who opposed certification of the presidential election earlier this month have lost the support of many of their largest …
Read More »Capitol Police Report Warned ‘Congress itself’ Was A Target Days Before Attack
Three days before the deadly Electoral College Riot, an internal Capitol Police intelligence report warned of a violent scenario in which “Congress itself” could be the target of President Donald Trump’s angry supporters. This revelation is a stark alert that deepens questions about the security failures the day of the …
Read More »Fiscal Abuse: Trump Seeks To Freeze $27.4 Billion In Government Funding
As Donald Trump publicly called for a peaceful transfer of power, his scorched earth policy continues in the shadows. Grasping at the last remnants of power, the twice impeached president moved to freeze $27.4 billion worth of government programs in the last week of his presidency using a budget maneuver …
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