Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) said on Feb. 3 that she will not run for reelection to her Indiana congressional seat next year, nor will she run in the Republican primary for the state’s open U.S. Senate seat. Spartz, 44, said in her statement that she found being a working mother to be a difficult balance,…
Rep. Victoria Spartz Announces She Will Not Be Running for Reelection in 2024
Former Rhode Island Mayor Announces 2024 Republican Presidential Bid
Former Cranston, Rhode Island, mayor Steve Laffey announced on Feb. 2 that he will be running for president in the 2024 Republican primary. In a video statement, the Republican said that he will assist the United States in dealing with its current issues, notably the financial crisis. “I’m running because our country needs to directly confront…
Trump Pledges ‘Peace Through Strength’ Unveiling His 2024 Hypersonic Defense Plan
Former President Donald Trump unveiled a new military policy as part of his 2024 presidential campaign this week, proposing to develop “a state-of-the-art, next-generation missile defense shield” to protect the United States from hypersonic missiles. The former president pledged to build the shield as part of a “peace through strength” plan in a video posted on Twitter…
Iran Blames Israel for Isfahan Drone Strike, Claims ‘Legitimate Right’ to Respond
Tehran has officially blamed Israel for a drone strike last week that damaged a military facility in the Iranian city of Isfahan. “Preliminary investigations suggest that the Israeli regime was responsible for this attempted act of aggression,” Saeed Iravani, Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, said on Feb. 2. In a statement delivered to the…
FTC Holds Forum on Proposed Non-Compete Clause
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is hosting a public forum to examine its proposed ban on non-compete clauses. The virtual forum will be held from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. EDT on Feb. 16 and will be broadcast on the FTC’s website, transcribed, posted online, and made part of the public record. According to the commission’s Feb. 2…
Kentucky Governor’s Tornado Relief Fund Disbursed Funds to Ineligible Recipients
The state of Kentucky has sent an unknown amount of storm relief funds to those unaffected by the storms who didn’t file claims for relief. A recent report indicated that money came from the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund, which Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s administration established. The state’s Public Protection Cabinet office issued…
Biden Strategy to ‘Address the Climate Crisis’ Includes Push for Reduced Travel
The Biden administration has released its plan to cut carbon emissions—including calls to decrease travel demand and lower emissions—by finding ways for Americans to stay home. “Remote work and virtual interactions can provide a viable alternative to daily commute requirements for some people,” the blueprint stated. The plan claims that “connectivity, automation and sharing” could…
Democrats Call Title of GOP ‘Work and Welfare’ Subcommittee Racially Offensive
Democrats complained extensively this week about the decision to establish a “Work and Welfare” subcommittee under the House Ways and Means Committee, claiming that the name is highly disrespectful to those who get welfare checks and is particularly offensive to black Americans. To approve the committee’s rules for the 118th Congress, the committee’s new chairman Jason…
Sanctions Taking Toll on Russia’s Economy, Washington-Based Think Tank Asserts
As the West continues to pile economic sanctions on Russia, the debate has raged over how effective the restrictions have been in degrading Russia’s economy and its ability to wage war in Ukraine. It’s no secret that the Russian economy continues to function, while Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine—now in its 11th month—shows little sign of…
Abortion Drug Distribution by Mail Violates State and Federal Law, 20 State AGs Warn CVS and Walgreens
Twenty Republican state attorneys general sent letters to CVS and Walgreens pharmacies, warning them that distributing abortion medication through the mail violates state and federal laws. The attorneys general, led by Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, warned the pharmacy giants that they could face legal consequences if they move forward with their distribution plan. Bailey…
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