During a press conference on Tuesday, the House Freedom Caucus gathered to address their concerns about a recent deal. Representative Chip Roy from Texas expressed his strong opposition, stating no Republican should support the deal. He criticized the agreement, stating that it would require an additional borrowing of $4 trillion without any substantial benefits. Roy warned that there would be consequences if the bill proceeded.
In his Memorial Day message, former President Trump conveyed his deep apprehension regarding the present condition of the United States. Warning that the country is facing significant danger from individuals within the government who aim to dismantle it. Trump utilized his social media platform, Truth Social, as a means to communicate his message. stating that the country is in “greater peril than it is right now.” He urged his supporters to join him in stopping what he referred to as “communists, Marxists, and fascist ‘pigs'” and to work towards making America great again.
When asked whether or not his party would back a debt ceiling compromise reached by Republicans and the White House, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries was evasive.
Initially scheduled to begin at 6 pm ET, the event was plagued by issues such as users being kicked off the chat, feedback noise, and hot-mic whispers. Eventually, around 6:30 pm, DeSantis commenced the event by declaring his candidacy for the United States presidency, stating his intention to lead the country’s great American comeback.
Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy expressed his displeasure with President Joe Biden for his refusal to lower government discretionary spending in 2024 in exchange for raising the debt ceiling.
The social media platform, Truth Social, founded by former President Donald Trump, has taken legal action against The Washington Post, which is owned by Jeff Bezos. The company has filed a defamation lawsuit demanding $3.78 billion in damages. The lawsuit, filed in Florida state court, accuses The Washington Post of publishing an article that allegedly harmed the reputation of Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG), the parent company of Truth Social.
In a special address on Monday, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, a Democrat, expressed concern over the state of public education following recent gains made by the Republican Party in the legislature, particularly regarding school choice and parental rights.
A group of dedicated Certified Public Accountants advocates adopting financial auditing methods to ensure electoral integrity, aiming to restore public trust. This initiative is led by Frank Ryan, a retired Marine Reserve Colonel, who believes that CPAs’ expertise can enhance the transparency and accuracy of the election process.
Three whistleblowers’ top-secret security clearances have been revoked by the FBI, Federal Bureau of Investigation, a New York Times report states. In a letter addressed to Jim Jordan, the Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, the FBI cited concerns about the whistleblowers’ “allegiance to the United States” as the reason for this action. Notably, two of these agents, Marcus Allen and Stephen Friend, were scheduled to testify before the House Judiciary panel on Thursday, specifically regarding the federal government’s militarization issue.
New York City’s Democratic mayor, Eric Adams, wants to turn up to 20 public school gymnasiums into temporary shelters for illegal immigrants.