Tag: Politics

FTC’s Khan Doubles Down on Banning Noncompete Agreements, Fighting Junk Fees

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan doubled down on the agency’s proposal to eliminate noncompete clauses from employment contracts and fight junk fees. The FTC in January released a proposal to prohibit noncompete clauses—which prevent workers from leaving a company to join a rival company within a specified period—in an effort to bolster wages,…


FTC’s Khan Doubles Down on Banning Non-Compete Agreements, Fighting Junk Fees

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan doubled down on the agency’s proposal to eliminate non-compete clauses from employment contracts and fight junk fees. The FTC in January released a proposal to prohibit non-complete clauses—a provision that prevents workers from leaving the firm to join a rival company within a specified period—that they say would…


Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Sends 5th Bus of Illegal Immigrants to Los Angeles

Another bus carrying illegal immigrants arrived on July 22 in downtown Los Angeles from Texas, the fifth such group since June 14, according to Mayor Karen Bass’s office. The bus from Brownsville, Texas, is part of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s effort to send illegal immigrants to cities, especially New York and Washington, that have claimed to…


Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Sends Fifth Bus of Illegal Immigrants to Los Angeles

Another bus carrying illegal immigrants arrived in downtown Los Angeles from Texas on Saturday, the fifth bus since June 14, according to Mayor Karen Bass’ office. The bus came from Brownsville, Texas, ABC7 reported, in Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s effort to send illegal immigrants to cities that have called themselves sanctuaries for illegal immigration, especially…


Former GOP Senator Enters New Hampshire’s Gubernatorial Race

Former Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.) will seek the governorship of New Hampshire in 2024, the candidate announced on July 24, ending speculation about her political future. “The battle to protect our Live Free or Die way of life must continue,” Ms. Ayotte said in a statement. “I’m running for Governor because New Hampshire is one…


LIVE 3:30 PM ET: White House Holds Daily Press Briefing (July 24)

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds a daily press briefing at 3:30 p.m. ET on July 24. …


House Republicans Could Hold Mark Zuckerberg in Contempt This Week

The GOP-led House Judiciary Committee is considering voting this week to hold Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg in contempt, according to a spokesman. Judiciary Republicans, including the panel’s chairman Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), have accused Meta of being uncooperative in regards to the panel’s efforts to investigate potential censorship and collusion between Big Tech and the…


RFK Jr. Maintains Highest Favorability Rating Among Presidential Candidates in New Poll

Days after a House hearing on censorship that saw Democrats attempt to prevent Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from testifying, a new Harvard-Harris poll showed that he has a higher favorability rating than any other presidential candidate. Mr. Kennedy has a net favorable rating of 47 percent and a net unfavorable mark of 26 percent according…


IN DEPTH: If US Keeps Arming Ukraine, War Can Spiral out of Control: International Security Expert

Continuous arming of Ukraine could lead to an escalation of the war with Russia that could eventually spiral out of control, expanding outside Ukraine, said an international security expert. “I do not believe that continuously [and] indefinitely arming the Ukrainians is going to force [Russian President Vladimir] Putin to simply leave all of the post-1991…


RFK Jr. Says Mainstream Media Criticizing Him More Than Trump

Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he has been a greater victim of mainstream media bias than former President Donald Trump. Mr. Kennedy, speaking to Maria Bartiromo on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures,” was asked if he was concerned about not being able to communicate his message, particularly how he is unable to…