President Joe Biden is wrapping up his visit to Israel, yet he’s faced with complicated geopolitical questions as pressure from inflation mounts at home. What’s he saying about Iran and his next stop—Saudi Arabia? Service members could see around a 5 percent raise in their salaries, as the House spent hours of floor time passing…
Capitol Report (July 14): Last World War II Medal of Honor Recipient Honored; Investigation: US Emergency Oil Shipped to China
California Law Professor, Senator Clash Over Whether Men Can Get Pregnant
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and a California law professor on July 12 clashed during a Senate hearing over whether only women can get pregnant. Khiara Bridges, a law professor at the University of California, Berkeley who was called as a witness by Senate Democrats, used the phrase “people with the capacity for pregnancy” several times…
Energy Industry and Economists Deride Biden Gas Tax Holiday Proposal
In interviews with The Epoch Times, energy industry insiders and economists expressed disagrement and disdain about the Biden administration’s proposed three-month gas tax holiday. They joined a chorus of critical voices on both sides of the aisle after the president asked Congress to suspend that federal tax on June 22. “It is a silly idea,…
Sen. Hawley Introduces Bill to Strip ‘Woke Corporations Like Disney’ of Copyright Protections
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced a bill on May 10 that would remove the special copyright protections on “woke corporations like Disney.” “Copyright Clause Restoration Act of 2022 would limit new copyright protections to 56 years and make the change retroactive for massive corporations like Disney that have been granted unnecessarily long copyright monopolies,” Hawley…
Pentagon’s False Statements About Afghan Civilian Deaths Need Explanation: Sen. Hawley
On Aug. 29, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) launched a drone strike in Kabul, Afghanistan, that killed 10 civilians, including seven children—and no terrorists. In the immediate aftermath of the attack, CENTCOM Commander Gen. Kenneth “Frank” McKenzie described the bombing as a successful blow to ISIS-K, while Gen. Mark Milley called it a “righteous strike.” Not…
Hawley Warns Dems to ‘Expect a Major Battle’ If Biden Nominates ‘Woke Activist’ to SCOTUS
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) is warning Democrats to “expect a major battle” in the Senate if President Joe Biden tries to nominate a “woke activist” to Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s soon-to-be-vacant seat. Breyer was nominated to the Supreme Court (SCOTUS) by President Bill Clinton nearly three decades ago. On the court, Breyer has generally…
Biden Says Midterm Elections May Not Be Fair If Democrats’ Bill Doesn’t Pass
President Joe Biden cast doubt on the legitimacy of the upcoming midterm elections during a press conference on Wednesday. Biden, a Democrat who is about to hit one year in office, was asked whether the upcoming election will be conducted fairly and the results legitimate if the Democrats’ bill attempting to federalize elections isn’t passed….
Sen. Hawley Joins GOP Effort to Block Biden’s Private Employer Vaccine Mandate
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) said he’s joined an effort spearheaded by fellow Republican Sen. Mike Braun (R-Ind.) to block President Joe Biden’s private employer COVID-19 vaccine mandate under the Congressional Review Act, the process for Congress to scrap an executive branch rule. The Congressional Republicans, which include both Senate and House lawmakers, are seeking formal nullification…
Require Many Goods Made in US to be Sold Inside Country, New Bill Proposes
A recently introduced bill in the U.S. Senate would force many goods manufactured inside the United States to be sold in the country. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the Make in America to Sell in America Act to try to respond to the supply chain crisis gripping the nation. “It’s past time for the U.S. to…
Josh Hawley Proposes ‘Love America Act’ to Ensure Schools Teach ‘Basic Truth’
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced that he will introduce a bill that requires schools receiving federal funding to teach children “the basic truth” about the United States as expressed in the nation’s founding documents. Speaking with Fox News on Thursday, Hawley said his legislation, titled the “Love America Act,” would combat the “misinformation the Left…
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