Tag: Politics

Massive Backlog of US Passport Applications Sparks Flood of Complaints to Congress

A major backlog of U.S. passport applications has spurred a flood of calls by angry American travelers to House and Senate offices on Capitol Hill, as the delays worsen. Congressional offices are scrambling to address the issue at the height of the summer travel season, as many desperate constituents plea for help in dealing with unprecedented passport…


Biden Threatens Veto of Veterans, Agriculture Bills Over GOP Spending Cuts

President Joe Biden will veto the first two appropriations bills to be voted on by the House if they reach his desk, according to White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) statements released on July 24. The statements are a shot across the bow of the Republican-controlled House as it has begun to legislate…


Federal Government Sues Texas for Evading Federal Authorization

The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday filed a lawsuit against Gov. Greg Abbott and demanded the removal of a floating barrier that was installed across the Rio Grande. The DOJ demanded (pdf) that the Texas government remove the barrier and pay for it, saying that the move was illegal and done without federal oversight. …


First Round of Federal Fleet EV Conversion Will Add $500 Million in Extra Costs: GAO

Twenty six federal departments and agencies planning to buy 9,500 Electric Vehicles (EV) to replace existing cars and trucks will have to spend nearly $500 million more than if they opted for new conventional fossil-fueled models, according to the Government Accountability Office (GAO). “This total represents almost $200 million in estimated increased incremental costs (i.e.,…


1st Round of Federal Fleet EV Conversion to Add $500 Million in Extra Costs: GAO

Twenty-six federal departments and agencies that plan to buy 9,500 electric vehicles (EV) to replace existing cars and trucks will have to spend nearly $500 million more than if they opted for new conventional fossil-fueled models, according to the Government Accountability Office (GAO). “This total represents almost $200 million in estimated increased incremental costs (i.e.,…


Abuse of Constitution: Trump’s Indictments Signal Dangerous Political Trend

Commentary What we are witnessing in this roll-out of very questionable and even spurious indictments of former President Trump is a systematic abuse of the Constitution to which both parties have become addicted. In the first 190 years of its history, the only impeachment of a president of the United States was of Andrew Johnson…


RFK Jr., House Republicans Face Off With House Democrats Who Attempt to Denounce, Censor His Testimony

Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and House Republicans faced off with House Democrats who clamored to denounce and censor the witness’ testimony at a House Oversight Committee hearing last week. 0:00 RFK Jr.’s time cut from ten minutes to five 11:09 Motion made to remove RFK Jr.’s public testimony from the record 15:06…


LIVE 7:45 PM ET: Lt. Colonel Allen West Speaks at the 45th National Conservative Student Conference

Former Congressman and Taxes GOP Chair, Lt. Colonel Allen West, speaks at the 45th National Conservative Student Conference at 7:45 p.m. ET on July 24. …


LIVE NOW: Lt. Colonel Allen West Speaks at the 45th National Conservative Student Conference

Former Congressman and Taxes GOP Chair, Lt. Colonel Allen West, speaks at the 45th National Conservative Student Conference at 7:45 p.m. ET on July 24. …


Lt. Colonel Allen West Speaks at the 45th National Conservative Student Conference

Former Congressman and Taxes GOP Chair, Lt. Colonel Allen West, speaks at the 45th National Conservative Student Conference at 7:45 p.m. ET on July 24. …