Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy renewed his feud with ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz, who is dodging the release of the House Ethics Committee’s investigation into his alleged sexual misconduct. After facing intense criticism over claims he had sex with a 17-year-old, Gaetz last week withdrew his name from consideration to become the Trump administration’s next attorney […]
Walmart is the latest to join Lowe’s, Toyota, and Ford, among others, to roll back its diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. The retailer employs 1.6 million people and will become the largest company in the United States to eliminate its DEI programs. Walmart will no longer refer to a prominent LGBT rights index to help […]
Quad-core legislators President-elect Donald Trump isn’t returning to the White House without backup. Even with a Cabinet full of loyal followers, there will only be so much the president can accomplish. That’s where Congress comes in. In the first installment of our Capitol’s New Crop series, Associate Editor Hailey Bullis introduced some of the names […]
(The Center Square) – Seven key points are in a proposed judgment to unlock Google’s monopolized markets. A hearing in the spring is set for the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, which has jurisdiction. North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, a participant in the drafting among more than three dozen state prosecutors, […]
(The Center Square) – A practicing physician in Congress from North Carolina, where four of six branches of the armed forces are represented, says the newly created efficiency department of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy has a chance to help America’s veterans. U.S. Rep. Dr. Greg Murphy, R-N.C., said, “We need DOGE to make sure […]
(The Center Square) – Earlier this month, state officials reported that the operating budget faces a $10-12 billion deficit over the next four years. Unlike during the Great Recession, the budget deficit isn’t due to a decline in revenue, as many of the state’s tax collections are at record levels while other new taxes have been imposed. Although the […]
(The Center Square) – As federal COVID-19 pandemic aid dries up and budget deficits mount, cities across the state are asking their legislators to let them tax residents more than the 1% cap on annual property tax increases. November and December are budget season for a lot of areas, and this year is no different, other […]
What a difference four years make. Celebrated by liberals four years ago as the great Trump slayer, President Joe Biden is exiting his self-imposed one term with his lowest approval rating ever. A new Emerson College survey released Tuesday morning shows just a third of America, 36%, approve of the Democrat while 52% disapprove. The […]
(The Center Square) – While rising crime has numerous impacts on Arizonans, one consequence that is not always front of mind is the cost associated with crime. According to a newly released report from the Common Sense Institute and the Arizona Chamber Foundation, the cost of crime in Arizona reached $20.6 billion in 2022 alone. […]
(The Center Square) – On Tuesday, the embattled North Carolina State Board of Elections is scheduled to certify the 2024 election. The majority of the election results from 2,658 precincts across the state are expected to be approved, as a recount continues in the state’s sole Supreme Court race between Democratic incumbent Allison Riggs and Republican […]
