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Breaking: House Passes $14.3 Billion Aid Bill to Israel, Cuts Funding to the IRS

The House of Representatives has passed a bill providing $14.3 billion in Funding to Israel to support its ongoing conflict with the Hamas and Hezbollah terror groups. The measure received 226 votes in favor and 196 votes against, with 12 Democrats joining Republicans in support and only two Republicans voting against. The Funding, which the Biden administration requested, was approved with the condition that an equal amount be cut from the IRS budget under the …

Republican Sen Rubio: Protecting Federal Student Aid from Terrorist Activity

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., intends to put an end to federal tax dollars funding pro-terrorist activities on college campuses across the United States. As a Senate Foreign Relations Committee member, Rubio proposed the Ending Subsidies for Pro-Terrorist Activities on Campus Act on Wednesday, which would treat terrorist-related behavior as grounds for expulsion from federal student aid. “The last thing that students should be worried about is their safety. Shamefully, some students and faculty members are supporting an …

Budget Showdown: White House Battles House Republicans

The White House has indicated that President Joe Biden may use his veto power to block two appropriations bills proposed by Republicans, which suggest substantial budget cuts for various federal agencies. These bills are scheduled for a vote this week. The President possesses the authority to veto a bill passed by Congress, preventing it from becoming law. However, Congress can override the President’s veto with a two-thirds majority vote in both the House and the …

Far-Left Radical Transgender Policy and Its Risks to Military Academies

Representative Jim Banks (R-Ind.) has demanded answers from the Merchant Marine Academy in Long Island following the implementation of a new policy permitting midshipmen undergoing gender transitions to request exemptions from their military service requirement. The policy, which came into effect on October 13, sets out guidelines for the admission and education of transgender students and those transitioning while enrolled at the academy to remove barriers for those with a diagnosis of gender dysphoria or who …

DeSantis Makes Shocking Move in Support of Israel; Here’s What He Did

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a Republican, has orchestrated the dispatch of an extensive array of weapons and supplies to Israel amidst its ongoing conflict with the Hamas terrorist organization. This gesture underscores his unwavering support for Israel as he vies for the U.S. presidency in the 2024 elections. Drones and protective equipment (including body armor and medical supplies are being shipped to Israel via cargo planes. Additionally, Florida is collaborating with private entities to facilitate …

Unanimous Vote By GOP Conference Establishes A New House Speaker

Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson has been elected Speaker of the House of Representatives, clearing the way for the chamber to reopen after 22 days of enforced idleness. Johnson was elected unanimously by the GOP conference, a spectacular moment capping off weeks of intense infighting that saw three other speaker nominees rise and fall. Johnson was elected on the first ballot on Oct. 25. In a whirlwind of activity the previous day, Johnson was first defeated …

Introducing Tom Emmer: GOP Majority Whip with McCarthy’s Endorsement for House Speaker

After Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) withdrew from consideration for the speakership on Friday, many other Republicans declared candidacies. Tom Emmer (R-MN), the current Majority Whip, declared his candidacy on Friday and has received much support since then. Ex-Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) has publicly endorsed Emmer. It’s uncertain whether Emmer can convince the other Republicans to agree to follow him as leader. McCarthy said, “Emmer is the right person for the job. He can unite the …

Battle For House Speaker May Be Put on Pause as Choas Continues

In the wake of an unresolved House speakership race, House Republicans contemplate introducing a motion to temporarily empower Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) to oversee House affairs until January. This proposal, advocated by Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), comes after his bid for the speakership weakened in the second vote held on Oct. 18. As a result, the scheduled third vote on Oct. 19 has been canceled. This proposal aims to navigate the present deadlock …

Biden Disregards The 25th Amendment to the United States Constitution

Republican senators are frustrated that the Biden administration has included Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su in the presidential line of succession despite never being approved for the position. In a letter to President Biden on Tuesday, Alabama Republican Senator Katie Britt and 29 of her Republican Senate colleagues voiced profound concern over the administration’s apparent belief that Su is eligible to the presidential line of succession established by Congress in the Presidential Succession Act of …

Trump Dominates Again: Big Donors Holding Back Millions

Former President Donald Trump’s strong position in GOP primary polls is dissuading several big donors from investing heavily in other Republican candidates. Key business magnates such as Paul Singer, Ken Griffin, Joe Ricketts, and Stephen Schwarzman, who spent enormous sums trying to hinder Trump’s rise in the 2016 primary, seem hesitant to make similar moves this time. Although several strong contenders such as Ron DeSantis, Tim Scott, Nikki Haley, and Chris Christie have already managed …