On Wednesday, former president Donald Trump added to the criticism from White House hopefuls of a deal brokered by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.). Go to Source Author: John Wagner
Month: May 2023
Prosecutors have recording of Trump discussing sensitive Iran document
Special counsel Jack Smith has obtained a 2021 recording in which former president Donald Trump appears to say he has a classified document about Iran, according to people familiar with the matter….
Pipeline deal in debt limit deal angers climate advocates. Is it legal?
The agreement would overrule federal courts that have repeatedly found the pipeline in violation of environmental laws. Go to Source Author: Rachel Weiner
National Archives refuse to release emails between Hunter Biden, father’s staff
America First Legal on Wednesday released a batch of heavily-redacted emails it received from NARA that showed Hunter Biden advised his father’s office during his vice presidency. Go to Source Author: Ben…
FBI chief Wray rolls dice with Congress over contempt, then jets to Las Vegas
Bureau says director leaving Washington controversy behind for a few days to speak to counterterrorism experts, attend law enforcement memorial. Go to Source Author: John Solomon, Ben Whedon
Oklahoma Supreme Court rules abortion laws unconstitutional
The concurring justices referred to a March ruling in a separate case that said women have a “limited right to abortion.” Go to Source Author: The Center Square Staff
Alabama governor signs bill to prevent purchase of land by enemy nations
The new law also prohibits sale to any foreign entity agricultural and forest property and any real estate within 10 miles of a military base or “critical infrastructure.” Go to Source Author:…
18 governors urge Biden to end mortgage rule for those with good or poor credit
Republican Govs. Mike Parson of Missouri and Brian Kemp of Georgia are leading the coalition against the policy. Go to Source Author: The Center Square Staff
Amazon corporate workers stage walkout at Seattle headquarters
Hundreds of corporate Amazon employees walked out of the company’s Seattle headquarters on Wednesday, protesting the company’s climate issues and its return-to-office requirements. Organizers for the event said early Wednesday that more…
Republicans and Democrats who bucked party leaders by voting no
The House comfortably passed the bipartisan bill to raise the debt ceiling until January 2025 and make spending cuts in numerous areas with support from both parties. The House passed the legislation 314-117,…