California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) took a swipe at Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) Friday for his criticism over his administration’s handling of the deadly Los Angeles wildfires. “Mr. Speaker, when …
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Biden commutes the sentences of nearly 2,500 non-violent drug offenders
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Biden on Friday announced he would commute the sentences of nearly 2,500 people convicted of non-violent drug offenses as one of his last major moves just days before leaving …
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Former FEMA director to Congress: ‘Give it back its independent agency status,’ direct access to president
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFormer director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Michael Brown said that Congress should give the disaster relief agency back its “independent agency status,” allowing it direct access to …
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Former GOP congressman predicts bipartisan support for health care legislation
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFormer Rep. Larry Bucshon (R-Ind.) said in an interview Thursday that he expects pieces of health care legislation that were dropped amid talks to avert a government shutdown last month …
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen was asked if she has ever “inhaled” marijuana, and she confirmed that she did at one point. Yellen appeared on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” …
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Ron Johnson expresses concern Israel ‘coerced’ into ceasefire agreement
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) expressed concern Wednesday that Israel was “coerced” into its ceasefire agreement with Palestinian militant group Hamas. “I’m hoping they weren’t coerced into a deal before they …
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Democratic senator says he is currently a no on Bondi: ‘I am trying to be fair’
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDemocratic Senator Chris Coons (Del.) said after Wednesday’s hearing on President-elect Trump’s attorney general pick Pam Bondi he will currently vote no, but he wants “to be fair.” Coons joined …
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TikTok patrons are turning to a new platform in light of the nationwide ban set to shut down the app on Sunday. RedNote, a Chinese short-form video platform, is gaining ground as users …
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Attorneys general from 13 states ask Walmart to reconsider DEI
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA majority of workers still view DEI programs as a good thing.
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Biden pens letter calling on Americans to ‘build on the progress we’ve made’
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Biden penned a letter ahead of his farewell address on Wednesday night, highlighting his accomplishments over four years and calling on Americans to build on his progress. Biden outlined …