Tag: Republicans

With Nikki Haley Officially Announcing Her White House Run, Trump Camp Shifts to Attack Mode

Former President Donald Trump, a 2024 candidate for the White House, recently made accommodating, understanding, and gracious comments about the anticipated run for president of former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, who served in his cabinet as Ambassador to the United Nations. Trump also, along with those comments, lightly suggested a Haley presidential campaign would…


New Bill Would Prohibit Federal Funding for Health Care Facilities That Deny Care to Unvaccinated Patients

A new bill in Congress would ban federal funding for institutions that deny care to patients for not having a COVID-19 vaccine, after multiple patients in the United States seeking transplants have been rejected over their vaccination status. The 2-page bill states that “no funds authorized or appropriated by Federal law, and none of the funds…


Senate Minority Leader Expects ‘Vigorous’ Primary Campaign

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) told reporters he expects a “vigorous” Republican primary for the 2024 presidential race. At the end of the GOP weekly agenda press conference on Feb. 14, McConnell asked to comment on Nikki Haley’s announcement that she would run for president. McConnell said he would support whomever the party selected…


Senate Minority Leader McConnell Expects ‘Vigorous’ Primary Campaign

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) told reporters he expects a “vigorous” Republican primary for the 2024 presidential race. At the end of the GOP weekly agenda press conference on Feb. 14, McConnell asked to comment on Nikki Haley’s announcement that she would run for president. McConnell said he would support whomever the party selected…


McConnell Expects ‘Vigorous’ 2024 Presidential Primary

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) told reporters he expects a “vigorous” Republican primary for the 2024 presidential race. At the end of the GOP weekly agenda press conference on Feb. 14, McConnell asked to comment on Nikki Haley’s announcement that she would run for president. McConnell said he would support whomever the party selected…


Republicans Slam FCC Nominee in Senate Commerce Committee

Gigi Sohn’s third time before the Senate Commerce Science and Transportation Committee on Feb. 14 may not have been the charm. At least as far as Senate Republicans are concerned. “She has shown herself to be a partisan associated with the most radical views of the far left,” said Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), ranking committee…


Last Remaining GOP Federal Trade Commissioner Resigns, Accuses Chair of Abusing Power

Christine Wilson, the only remaining Republican on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), announced Tuesday that she will resign over her opposition to the agency’s progressive leadership. In an opinion published in the Wall Street Journal, Wilson listed reasons why she could no longer work with the Democratic majority. She specifically accused FTC chair Lina Khan…


Senate GOP Has No Plans to Revisit Medicare, Social Security: McConnell

Senate Republicans have no intention of making cuts or changes to Medicare or Social Security programs, according to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.). McConnell made the declaration at a Feb. 14 press conference at the Capitol when asked whether Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) should disavow a plan he proposed last year that would require…


Biden Administration Announces $231 Million for Red-Flag Regulations, Other Gun Violence Prevention Projects

President Biden has announced that the Department of Justice will provide more than $231 million to states for crisis intervention projects such as red-flag initiatives in an effort to curb gun violence. The White House announced the program on Feb. 14, which was the fifth anniversary of the Parkland tragedy in 2018, in which a…


Biden Administration Announces $231 Million for Red-Flag Regulations, Other Gun Control Projects

President Biden has announced that the Department of Justice will provide more than $231 million to states for crisis intervention projects such as red-flag initiatives in an effort to curb shootings. The White House announced the program on Feb. 14, which was the fifth anniversary of the Parkland tragedy in 2018, in which a shooter…