Category Archives: Politics

The House of Representatives passed the first major gun control bills since Biden took office. Two bills were passed by the Democratic-controlled House, and they would expand background checks on firearm sales. When Biden was campaigning for the 2020 election, he vowed to bring forth legislation strengthening background checks. Here’s more from Politico: Emboldened byContinue reading “House Passes Gun Control Bills That Would Expand Background Checks”

According to Rasmussen Reports latest poll, half of America questions if Joe Biden is “physically or mentally” fit to be president. The poll’s findings follow reports of Biden appearing to not be able to remember the name of his Defense Secretary. Here’s more on the poll from Newsmax: The 2-question survey asked: 1. “How concernedContinue reading “New Rasmussen Poll: Half of America Lacks Confidence That Biden Is ‘Physically and Mentally’ Fit to Be President”

In his first speech since leaving office, Pence will head to South Carolina and address a Republican king-maker group, hinting at a potential 2024 run for president. Pence will deliver the speech the end of April. While Pence has not publicly said he plans to run for president, traveling to South Carolina to speak toContinue reading “Mike Pence’s First Post-Office Speech Could Hint at Potential 2024 Run”

The House passed a sweeping new bill for LGBTQ people on Thursday. Known as the Equality Act, the bill expands protections for LGBTQ folks in employment, education and housing. Three Republicans joined Democrats and voted “yes”, with the final vote coming in at 224-206. More from The Hill: The House on Thursday passed the EqualityContinue reading “House Passes Sweeping Protections for LGBTQ People”

In a letter sent to Acting Sergeant-at-Arms Timothy Blodgett, Republican lawmakers are calling for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to be fined $5,000 for not passing through a metal detector. The Republicans claim Pelosi defied the new House rule that she herself pushed to implement. “Yesterday, at approximately 9:59 am, multiple members observed the Speaker ofContinue reading “Republican Lawmakers Call for Pelosi to Be Fined $5,000 for Allegedly Defying New House Rule”

Candace Owens just announced she is thinking about running for president. “I love America,” Owens posted on Twitter over the weekend. “Thinking about running for President.” Candace Owens turns 32 in April and is known for helping co-found the BLEXIT movement. She would meet the age requirement to run for president. Owens staunch conservative whoContinue reading “Candace Owens Says She Is Considering Running for President”

In a brief filed Tuesday, the House impeachment managers revealed how they intend to get Trump convicted in the impeachment trial. They are going to claim that Trump pointed a mob “like a loaded cannon” at the Capitol before the January 6 riot, and that he was “delighted” as the Capitol was overrun. “He summonedContinue reading “Impeachment Managers File Brief, Argue Trump Is ‘Singularly Responsible’ for Capitol Riot”

Get ready for some big changes in the next few days. Over the weekend it was announced that Biden will be signing roughly 12 executive orders on his first day in the White House. Biden’s orders will reverse a number of key policies put in place by the Trump administration. Biden’s inauguration is on Wednesday,Continue reading “Biden Planning to Sign Around 12 Executive Orders on First Day in White House, Here’s the Details”

Over the weekend it was reported that Twitter has suspended the personal account belonging to GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Twitter said the account was temporarily locked after “multiple violations of our civic integrity policy.” Twitter has suspended Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, according to her office. She is a representative from Georgia, who has, inContinue reading “Twitter Suspends GOP Congresswoman Greene’s Account Temporarily”

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s office just confirmed that he will not “consent” to reconvening the Senate early. McConnell’s decision effectively kills any chance of Democrats being able to impeach President Trump before Biden’s inauguration. McConnell’s team delivered the news to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s staff after a report surfaced Tuesday claiming McConnell wasContinue reading “McConnell Will Not Reconvene Senate Early for Impeachment Trial”