A measure circulating in the Republican-controlled House would block the Biden administration from spending taxpayer cash to rebuild the war-torn Gaza Strip amid mounting concerns this cash will empower Hamas to reestablish its network of tunnels beneath the territory.
House Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations Subcommittee chair Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, accused the Biden administration of using taxpayer funds for "campaign activities" in support of President Biden's re-election campaign on "Fox News Live." The accusations stem from an announcement in March of a memorandum of understanding between the Small Business Administration and the Michigan Department of State to "promote civic engagement and voter registration in Michigan" through 2036. The...
Israel strikes back against Iran: Explosions reported near bases housing Islamic Republic nuclear facilities as Netanyahu defies Biden days after unprecedented rocket fire on the Jewish state - Israel has carried out attacks on a target in Iran, defying President Joe Biden's warnings about plunging the Middle East further into conflict. An official told ABC News that the attacks hit a site in Iran. However, it is unclear which exact target was hit and how extensive the damage was. Officials...
Lawmakers in Alabama passed legislation that could lead to the prosecution of librarians under the state’s obscenity law for providing minors with “harmful” materials. The bill, approved 72-28 by the Alabama House of Representatives, will now move to the state Senate. It removes existing exemptions for public libraries in the state’s obscenity law and is
The House of Representatives has voted to advance four separate bills that include two on funding for Ukraine and Israel. NBC News' Ali Vitali has details on what comes next for the legislation as Speaker Johnson discusses the vote with reporters.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Senate has voted for legislation meant to ensure President Joe Biden will appear on the state’s November ballot. The legislation approved Tuesday mirrors accommodations made four years ago for then-President Donald Trump. The legislation now moves to the Alabama House of Representatives. The state has one of the earliest
The Alabama Senate voted Tuesday for legislation meant to ensure President Joe Biden will appear on the state’s November ballot, mirroring accommodations made four years ago for then-President Donald Trump.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The House Transportation Committee took a significant step forward today by passing House Bill 320, which proposes designating a portion of OH-125 in Portsmouth, Ohio, as Al Oliver Highway. The bill sponsor, State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County), announced this milestone in recognition of the Major League Baseball (MLB) legend. During his […]
President Joe Biden has declared his support for measures that would, in part, include aid for Ukraine and Israel."I strongly support this package to get critical support to Israel and Ukraine, provide desperately needed humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza, and bolster security and stability in the Indo-Pacific," Biden said in a statement. "The House must pass the package this week and the Senate should quickly follow. I will sign this into law immediately to send a message to the world: We...
Alabama lawmakers advanced legislation Wednesday to ensure President Joe Biden will appear on the state's November ballot, mirroring accommodations made four years ago for then-President Donald Trump. Legislative committees in the Alabama House of Representatives and Senate approved identical bills that would push back the state's certification deadline from 82 days to 74 days before the general election in order to accommodate the date of Democrats' nominating convention. The bills now move to...
HB121, also called the “Given Name Act”, would require teachers and school staff to use the pronouns and name on a student’s birth certificate.
(The Center Square) – The city of Denver will review a $22.8 million plan to help 940 households deal with the costs of housing as part of the city’s effort in 2024 to wipe out homelessness. The two motions are before the city’s Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee’s May 1 meeting. According to the U.S. Census, Denver’s median rent averaged $1,665 a month from 2018 through 2022. Apartments.com listed the average rent in Denver for a 692-square foot,...