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Hunter Biden hot seat ducking and facts
  • 14th Dec 2023

Hunter Biden hot seat ducking and facts

Hunter Biden skipped a congressional subpoena to hold a press conference. He painted himself as a victim and denied his father's involvement.

Critics say vaccine bill risks children's medical privacy. Real threat or red herring?
  • 6th Nov 2023

Critics say vaccine bill risks children's medical privacy. Real threat or red herring?

California lawmakers are proposing a bill that would collect sensitive health information of schoolchildren exempted from vaccinations due to medical reasons. The proposed data collection has raised concerns about the security and privacy of children's medical data. However, experts argue that the importance of preventing outbreaks and epidemics should be weighed against privacy concerns.

Republicans furious: Tommy Tuberville's refusal to back down
  • 3rd Nov 2023

Republicans furious: Tommy Tuberville's refusal to back down

Republicans are growing increasingly frustrated with Senator Tommy Tuberville's block on military promotions, which has resulted in over 350 vacant positions. Some Republicans have called Tuberville a liar and expressed concern over the negative impact on military readiness and morale. Tuberville's team may have made matters worse by suggesting that Republicans who joined a resolution to circumvent the block should face primary challengers. Tuberville remains defiant and refuses to change course.

More bipartisan Senate bills curb US child labor
  • 26th Oct 2023

More bipartisan Senate bills curb US child labor

Lawmakers in the United States have introduced two Senate bills to address child labor violations, while a third bill aims to protect unaccompanied migrant children. The bills include measures to increase reporting requirements, disclose labor infractions, and penalize companies that violate child labor laws. The legislation follows a significant increase in child labor cases in the US.

Biden Eases Sanctions on Venezuelan Oil; Republicans Howl
  • 19th Oct 2023

Biden Eases Sanctions on Venezuelan Oil; Republicans Howl

The US Treasury Department has announced that it will temporarily lift sanctions on Venezuelan oil exports and gold for six months, with the option to amend or revoke the authorizations if President Maduro fails to fulfill his commitments. The move has drawn criticism from Republicans, who argue that it supports oppressive regimes and threatens US national security. However, Latin American scholars and energy analysts see it as a positive step towards stabilizing Venezuela's oil industry, which has been plagued by underinvestment and mismanagement.

Calls to empower Patrick McHenry as Republicans again fail to select Speaker
  • 18th Oct 2023

Calls to empower Patrick McHenry as Republicans again fail to select Speaker

Growing opposition to Rep. Jim Jordan's bid for Speaker of the House has sparked calls to empower Rep. Patrick McHenry with new powers to get the House operational again. McHenry, who currently oversees the chamber as Speaker Pro Tempore, would be faced with challenges such as government spending fights and ongoing cryptocurrency efforts. The idea has gained support from prominent conservative figures, including three former GOP House speakers, and Democrats have also expressed support for expanding McHenry's authorities. However, the proposal faces challenges from Jordan and his allies, and the extent and duration of McHenry's powers are still up for debate.

Republican Jeff Landry wins Louisiana governor's race
  • 15th Oct 2023

Republican Jeff Landry wins Louisiana governor's race

Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry, backed by former President Donald Trump, has won the Louisiana governor's race, marking a major victory for the GOP. Landry will replace the only Democratic governor in the Deep South, John Bel Edwards.

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