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Presidential candidates barely spending in South Carolina’s quiet primary season

South Carolina‘s first-in-the-South primary lacks the high-energy campaigning that befits one of the first four early nominating states in a presidential primary, with only one of the three major candidates seriously campaigning in the state. Neither President Joe Biden nor former President Donald Trump are investing millions of dollars in the Palmetto State. Biden has […]

Republican introduces bill to crack down on sale of drugs on social media

Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX) announced on Friday that he is introducing legislation to limit the sale of illegal drugs on social media platforms like Instagram and Snapchat. The legislation, the Drug-Free Social Media and Digital Communities Act, would adjust the federal criminal code so that drug dealers selling products to users 18 and under on […]

Who is Mike Roman, the Trump co-defendant threatening Willis’s most important case?

A lesser-known co-defendant charged alongside former President Donald Trump in Georgia is jeopardizing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’s racketeering election interference case by making allegations of impropriety that, if true, may result in her removal from the case. Mike Roman, 52, is one of 18 allies of Trump indicted by a Fulton County grand […]

Would the Senate border deal ‘legalize’ 2 million immigrants a year?

The senators negotiating a bipartisan compromise on the border have for weeks urged colleagues to wait until the bill text is released before judging the deal. That time is almost here. The proposal will be released no later than Sunday as part of a larger national security supplemental. But the legislation will hobble into public […]

RNC and Trump traverse financial woes heading into critical 2024 election

The Republican National Committee and former President Donald Trump face significant challenges in financing a win in the 2024 elections. The RNC’s final Federal Election Commission filing for 2023 revealed the committee ended the year raising $87.2 million, spending $93.5 million, accruing $1.8 million in debts, and having just $8 million in cash on hand, […]

New York Republicans flex muscles against Johnson as speaker works to appease all corners of GOP

A group of freshmen Republicans in New York is taking advantage of the GOP’s slim majority to force Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) to further their priorities in exchange for support on crucial legislation. The House Rules Committee on Thursday advanced a piece of legislation that would expand federal deductions for state and local taxes paid, […]

Massive explosion in Kenya kills at least two and injures over 160

A massive explosion in Kenya killed at least two people and injured over 160 others, with the casualty count expected to rise. The blast occurred in Nairobi, the country’s capital. According to government spokesman Isaac Mwaura, a fire broke out at a gas container facility, spreading to the gas cylinders and causing a catastrophic explosion. […]

Several killed after plane crashes into Florida community and sets several mobile homes on fire

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a residential area in Florida, setting several mobile homes on fire and killing several people. Clearwater Fire Chief Scott Ehlers announced that there were fatalities, some in the plane and some in the mobile homes, CNN reported. Videos posted on social media showed several trailers on fire amid the wreckage […]

Texas Republican questions why GOP would help Biden on border: ‘He’s bleeding’

Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX) argued that Republicans shouldn’t reach a deal with President Joe Biden on the border, claiming he’s only using the deal to improve his own political position. Speaking with CNN, Nehls argued that Biden is only showing concern for the border due to his low approval numbers. “Do you believe if Joe […]

Schumer says Ukraine-border bill on track for vote next week

The Senate will take up the long-awaited defense supplemental spending bill by no later than next Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said.  Schumer revealed the news in a Thursday speech on the Senate floor as Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT), a lead negotiator, announced that senators “have a bipartisan deal” that completes the border […]
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