House and Senate staffers signed an anonymous letter calling on Congress to protest or boycott Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech on Capitol Hill, citing concerns about the war in Gaza. Organized by the Congressional Progressive Staff Association, the letter was signed by 230 employees from 122 Democratic and Republican congressional offices. They emphasize that […]
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy suggested in a CNN interview Thursday that Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) was “on something” when the Florida politician interrupted his interview on Wednesday. McCarthy also called Gaetz “unhinged” but hopes he “gets the help that he needs.” “He looks very unhinged,” McCarthy said. “I mean, a lot of people have […]
Amazon Prime’s The Boys has added a disclaimer to its season four finale, which had originally been titled “Assassination Run.” The show, based on the comic book line of the same name, is a satire of the political climate within the United States, and released its season finale Thursday, five days after the attempted assassination […]
While Republicans descend on Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention this week, one Wisconsin lawmaker expressed his discontent with the mayor of the city. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) said Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson is doing “a horrible job running this place,” claiming his statement was “factual.” Johnson was elected mayor of Wisconsin’s largest city […]
China has launched yet another corruption investigation into a senior general who oversaw its nuclear arsenal, the latest crackdown sweeping the world’s largest military. Sun Jinming, chief of staff of the Chinese military’s Rocket Force, has been kicked out of the Chinese Communist Party, according to a statement released Thursday, the final day of the party’s […]
The new chairwoman of the Illinois Republican Party has big plans for the heavily Democratic state: “Make Illinois red again.” Incoming Chairwoman Kathy Salvi outlined her plan for the party, which includes calls for unity, while speaking to Illinois delegates this week over breakfast at the Republican National Convention. The former state GOP chairman, Don […]
Online sports betting in Washington, D.C., returned to customers after a temporary stoppage as companies waited for Mayor Muriel Bowser’s action on the city’s fiscal 2025 budget. FanDuel paused betting Tuesday, while Caesars Sportsbook and BetMGM halted their districtwide betting plans, as they awaited Bowser’s decision on the budget. The mayor returned the budget without […]
Former President Barack Obama told allies that President Joe Biden should reevaluate the viability of his candidacy, according to a new report. Obama reportedly told his allies in recent days that Biden’s chances of reelection are greatly diminished, and he should reevaluate his candidacy altogether in light of tanking poll numbers and dissent from Congressional […]
When President Joe Biden finally leaves the White House, he is set to get a pay raise. Because of his nearly 50 years in federal office, first as a senator, then vice president, and now as president, his pension will be at least $13,000 higher than his current salary of $400,000, according to a National […]
As marijuana use becomes more mainstream, Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) is sponsoring legislation that will prevent federal agencies from rejecting applicants if they have smoked a “doobie.” The Dismantling Outdated Obstacles and Barriers to Individual Employment Act, also known as the DOOBIE Act, was introduced to the Senate on July 11 and referred to the […]
