Assistance from one of North Carolina’s 100 county sheriffs helped a freshman congressman craft legislation to assist law enforcement’s fight against international cartels. If passed, the Financial Intelligence and National Security, or FINS, Act would amend Section 5312 of Title 31, classifying wire transfer service providers as financial institutions under the Bank Secrecy Act and […]
SAVANNAH, Georgia — Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) warned of economic consequences for Georgia’s small businesses if the Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs aren’t lifted in the coming months. “All the tariffs, you know, I’m hopeful they don’t play out too long,” said Kemp, who was a home builder and developer before entering politics, during remarks to reporters […]
RINCON, Georgia — Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler toured a career education center on Friday and said the country is making strides in training the next generation of skilled workers. Loeffler praised the skills being taught during a visit with students and faculty at the Effingham College and Career Academy, a specialty high school […]
Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned the German domestic spy agency for designating the Alternative für Deutschland party an “extremist” group. Germany’s Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, the Verfassungsschutz, claimed Friday that the AfD was trying to “undermine the free democratic basic order” — opening up the ability to greater surveil the group. […]
The State of Maine dropped its lawsuit against the Trump administration on Friday after reaching a settlement agreement, which comes as the two parties have been feuding over transgender policies. Maine agreed to withdraw its lawsuit in exchange for the Department of Agriculture vowing not to freeze the millions of dollars it directs to the […]
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) offered a stinging critique of the Trump administration‘s early policies on Friday, asserting that she is a voice for the Republican base and “the base is not happy.” In a lengthy, winding post to X, the Georgia firebrand criticized a variety of stances the United States has taken since Republicans […]
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Friday to allow the Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security systems, which contain personal information on millions of Americans. The request for access comes after a judge in Maryland restricted Elon Musk’s team’s access, citing federal privacy laws. The administration has said that DOGE needs […]
A fiery car crash near Yellowstone National Park in Idaho has killed seven people after a van and a pickup truck collided. Idaho State Police are still investigating the cause of the crash, which resulted in an inferno that closed roads for several hours. The crash occurred on Thursday around 7:15 p.m. on Highway 20 […]
EXCLUSIVE — Sens. Joni Ernst (R-IA), Gary Peters (D-MI), and Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI) introduced legislation to designate May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The bipartisan group of motorcycle enthusiasts told the Washington Examiner the designation will promote safe riding practices for millions of American motorcycle riders. “From delivering messages as a young girl to […]
Sen. John Fetterman‘s (D-PA) political future is under scrutiny after a profile alleged he is struggling with mental health issues. New York Magazine published a long profile on Fetterman on Friday detailing his struggles after his stroke in 2022. The profile, largely sourced from former staffers, alleged the senator has deteriorated drastically since taking office, contradicting […]
