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Dems save Johnson’s $95B foreign aid plan from GOP rebel blockade
Speaker Mike Johnson’s $95 billion foreign aid proposal survived a key test vote Friday morning, setting House lawmakers up to consider its four individual components sometime Saturday. In a stunning break from modern historical precedent, more Democrats voted for the GOP proposal than Johnson’s fellow Republicans. Democrats bucked party norms…
Read More »Fetterman scolds Dem colleagues for failing to condemn Iran’s attack on Israel
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Penn., on Thursday slammed his Democratic colleagues for their refusal to condemn Iran for its attack on Israel in retaliation for the deadly bombing of its Syrian consulate earlier this month. ‘I sincerely thought I’d never witness members of my party refuse to condemn Iran – one…
Read More »India’s Modi poised for victory as 6-week general election begins in world’s largest democracy
– Close to 970 million Indians start voting today as India holds its general election with polls suggesting that incumbent Prime Minister, Narendra Modi will win a third term in the world’s largest democracy. ‘Many Indians view Modi as a ‘strongman figure’. None of the opposition parties can field a candidate…
Read More »Reports of Israel’s retaliatory strikes against Iran prompt reactions from lawmakers: ‘Right to defend itself’
Lawmakers reacted after Israel reportedly struck a site in Iran early Friday in retaliation for Tehran firing a barrage of missiles and drones at Israel last weekend. A handful of American politicians defended Israel’s ‘right to defend itself,’ calling for the U.S. to ‘stand with Israel.’ Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas,…
Read More »Israel hits Iran with ‘limited’ strikes despite White House’s reported opposition
Despite the White House voicing it would not take part in any retaliatory attack against Iran by Israel, the Jewish state issued ‘limited’ strikes early Friday. Fox News has confirmed there have been explosions in Isfahan province where Natanz is located, though it is not clear whether it has been…
Read More »Republicans accuse Biden, Schumer of emboldening Iran prior to attack on Israel
Republicans in the Senate are accusing the Democratic Party, including President Biden and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., of emboldening Iran prior to the country’s recent attack on U.S. ally Israel. ‘Instead of standing with our ally, Israel, Democrats are focused on appealing to their radical left base, which…
Read More »Dem-linked political group blasted for meddling in key GOP primary to boost challenger: ‘Lame attempt’
A California-based group linked to Democrats is getting involved in a Pennsylvania congressional primary by boosting a Republican against a Republican incumbent in the latest example of liberal funds being directed toward a GOP primary. True Patriots PA, a liberal group linked to California Democrat Rep. Eric Swalwell, sent out…
Read More »GOP rebels derail Johnson’s border security pitch over fury at $95B foreign aid plan
A meeting to advance Speaker Mike Johnson’s latest border security bill abruptly ended on Wednesday night without a vote on whether the measure will hit the House floor. ‘Sorry, not sorry, for opposing a cr—y rule that is a show vote / cover vote for funding Ukraine instead of border…
Read More »Israel strikes site in Iran in retaliation for weekend assault: source
Israel carried out limited strikes in Iran early Friday in retaliation for Tehran firing a barrage of missiles and drones at Israel last Saturday. A well-placed military source has told Fox News that the strike was ‘limited.’ Sources familiar said the U.S. was not involved and there was pre-notification to…
Read More »Trump cuts into Biden’s lead among demographic traditionally dominated by Dems: poll
A new well publicized poll from Harvard University is the latest to indicate rising support for former President Trump among the nation’s youngest voters, who traditionally are a key part of the Democratic Party’s base. President Biden leads his Republican challenger 45%-37% among people ages 18 to 29 in a…
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