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Read: Robert Hur’s opening remarks on Biden classified documents

Robert Hur, the special counsel who investigated President Joe Biden‘s handling of classified documents, will defend his decision to include negative details about the president’s mental acuity in his special counsel report, according to the opening statement of his forthcoming congressional testimony. Hur, who will testify before the House Judiciary Committee at 10 a.m. on […]

Inflation unexpectedly rose to 3.2% in February as Fed weighs rate cuts

Inflation unexpectedly rose to 3.2% for the year ending in February, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday in an update to the consumer price index, an unwelcome development that could delay the Federal Reserve‘s plans to cut interest rates in the coming months. The rise in inflation is also bad news for President Joe Biden on […]

House Republicans press FDA to expedite approval process for smoke-free tobacco products

EXCLUSIVE — A growing number of House Republicans are calling on the Biden administration to expedite the approval process for smoke-free tobacco products through the Food and Drug Administration to expand options to consumers looking to quit smoking.  In a letter sent to President Joe Biden on Monday, a group of nearly 70 House Republicans […]

Trump doubles up Biden’s fundraising in Georgia as Fani Willis fight runs in background

Former President Donald Trump commands a significant lead among Georgia’s top political donors ahead of the state’s primary. Trump has gathered nearly double the funds compared to President Joe Biden from Georgians who have given $200 or more, the latest filings from the Federal Election Commission show. Trump has raised $2.2 million, which places Georgia […]

Kari Lake pulls in more support with Eric Schmitt as latest endorsement

EXCLUSIVE — Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO) will back Kari Lake for her Arizona Senate bid on Tuesday, marking the latest endorsement in the high-profile race as Senate Republicans coalesce around her candidacy in the battleground state. “Joe Biden and Senate Democrats have made America less safe and we are in a fight for the soul […]

Robert Hur resigned as special counsel to testify as private citizen before House Judiciary Committee

When Robert Hur testifies before the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, he will reportedly be testifying as a private citizen rather than special counsel. Hur spearheaded the investigation into President Joe Biden‘s alleged mishandling of classified documents and declined to prosecute the president in a report issued last month. A report from the New York […]

34% of public workers pay union dues: Report

(The Center Square) — Though not all data is publicly available, Pennsylvania is one of the most union-dense states in America for government workers. A recent analysis by the Commonwealth Foundation found that Pennsylvania has 34% of its public workers paying union dues. Of all the public workers represented by a union, 74% of them pay […]

Minimum wage debate persists in Pennsylvania

(The Center Square) – The House Democratic Policy Committee issued a call to action this week during a hearing on raising the minimum wage at SEIU Local 668 in Philadelphia. “Increasing the minimum wage will reduce poverty, promote economic growth, and provide a sense of financial security to workers,” said Rep. Roni Green, D-Philadelphia. She […]

Delaware House approves ‘divisive’ handgun licensing laws

(The Center Square) — The Delaware House of Representatives has approved a “divisive” bill that would require a state license and training to own a handgun despite the threat of a legal challenge.  The proposal, which passed 23-16 on a largely party-line vote, would require Delaware residents to obtain a permit to purchase a handgun after […]

WA congressional candidate at the southern border: ‘It’s worse than you think’

(The Center Square) – In a seven-way Republican primary race for the 5th congressional district, Spokane City Councilman Jonathan Bingle wanted to break out of the pack. He knew he needed to educate himself on national issues. And with immigration and border security polling at the top of Gallup’s Most Important Problem list, Bingle went to the […]
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