Thomas Massie Opposes Mike Johnson for Speaker as ‘GOP Divide Deepens’ Over Leadership Choice

Dec 18, 2024 19:46 pm UTC| Politics Law

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) has publicly declared his decision not to support Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) for House Speaker, further amplifying tensions within the Republican Party as it struggles to unite around a leadership...

Chris Smith’s ‘Drone Take-Down Plan’ Empowers Local Police as Drone Concerns Intensify Nationwide

Dec 18, 2024 17:40 pm UTC| Politics Law

Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) is preparing to introduce new legislation that would grant local police the authority to take down drones posing potential safety or security risks. Smiths proposal comes amid rising public...

Sen. Mike Lee’s ‘Public Benefits Ban’ Bill Targets Illegal Immigrants, Sparking Heated Political Debate

Dec 18, 2024 17:31 pm UTC| Politics Law Governance

Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) has introduced new legislation aimed at preventing illegal immigrants from accessing public benefits, a move that has reignited fierce debate over immigration policy and government spending. Lees...

11 House Republicans Oppose Spending Bill as Massive 1,500-Page Proposal Faces Growing Backlash

Dec 18, 2024 17:28 pm UTC| Law Politics

At least 11 House Republicans have announced their opposition to the proposed 1,500-page spending bill, raising concerns about its size, rushed timeline, and extensive provisions. The opposition comes as Congress races to...

White House Claims ‘Drone Activity Is Legal’ Despite Airport Closures and Growing Public Suspicion

Dec 17, 2024 20:11 pm UTC| Politics Law

A White House official has downplayed growing alarm over mysterious drone sightings across the United States, insisting that the activity is both legal and lawful. Despite these assurances, incidents where military bases...

‘Illegal Aliens’ Protest Mass Deportations Outside Supreme Court as DACA Debate Sparks Outrage

Dec 17, 2024 19:36 pm UTC| Politics Law Governance

A group of protesters, including undocumented immigrants and their supporters, gathered outside the U.S. Supreme Court to rally against mass deportations and advocate for protections for DACA recipients. Organized by the...

House Faces Backlash After Passing Bill to ‘Re-Designate Bald Eagle’ as National Symbol Yet Again

Dec 17, 2024 15:06 pm UTC| Law Politics

The House of Representatives has officially passed a bill to reaffirm the bald eagle as the national bird of the United States. The unexpected move sparked a wave of mixed reactions, with critics questioning the necessity...