Record heat, hurricanes, wildfires all have been making news in recent years. And while not everyone agrees events like these are the direct result of climate change, they do connect to peoples' opinions about it: a big majority of Americans feel the U.S. needs to address climate change, with those who report experiencing extreme weather more likely to say we should do so right now.Views on climate change have long been associated with partisanship, and they still are, but age is a factor, too....
The Republican-held House has a razor-thin majority of just a few members. After the departure of Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., over the weekend the majority is even smaller. Currently, there are 217 Republicans in the House compared to 213 Democrats. Republicans can only lose one GOP vote to pass legislation along party lines
Maher hit out at Republicans as they flip flop on abortion rights amid backlash over a stringent Arizona abortion ban. He felt they are like a 'dog that caught the car', as they didn't know what to do once they achieved their aim. His remarks came as Trump angered supporters by coming out against a national abortion ban, arguing it should be a 'states issue'
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KSNT) - With the recent passage of a massive foreign aid bill for Ukraine and other U.S. allies, how did Kansas' representatives and senators vote on the spending bill? Kansas representatives and senators were divided on the disbursement of billions in foreign aid to Ukraine during votes on the issue earlier this month. []
If the bill becomes law, it will introduce the world’s most extreme buffer zone law in Scotland, with pro-lifers being barred from witnessing or praying within 200 meters of an abortion facility.
The Senate approved tens of billions in foreign aid on Tuesday, bringing to a close a congressional standoff that sharply divided Republicans over the conflict in Ukraine. Seventy-nine senators, including a decided majority of Republicans, voted to send the $95 billion defense bill to President Joe Biden’s desk. The House passed the aid on Saturday. […]
Republican Rep. Don Bacon (Neb.) ripped into his colleagues who oppose further funding for Ukraine, arguing they "would like to see" Russia win the more than two-year war against Kyiv. "Now for Ukraine, they have no more artillery. If we do not do this, the Russians will be in Kyiv. Unfortunately, a few of my colleagues would like to
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) gives a brief statement to reporters about the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine after a meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the U.S. Capitol October 26, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) The House Republican majority has been steadily eroding since Rep. Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) won the speaker's gavel last fall. And if Johnson hopes to remain in his position, the GOP will have to successfully hold onto...
The U.S. Senate has passed a bill that, once signed into law by President Biden, will give TikTok's parent company ByteDance nine months to divest the app or face a national ban, reflecting significant bipartisan concern over the app's Chinese ownership and potential data security risks. read more
House Republicans are officially down to a one-vote margin for error The chaos in the ranks of the House GOP is only getting more riveting. Biden wins on Ukraine as House GOP faces big decision about its future When Ukraine aid passes and Republicans are calling each other “scumbags,” you know all is right in the world. Cartoon: Freedom from speech Cancel culture, indeed. Trump's first criminal trial starts with opening statements We can’t wait for all the dirt that comes to light. ...
Survey respondents were most likely to list buying a home, buying a car and moving out of their parents’ home as life events that were placed on hold.
According to a Redfield & Wilton survey, 24 per cent of those who supported the Tories in 2019 have since switched to the Nigel Farage-backed party - a record high.