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Where will they get the $70 billion to line their pockets with? pic.twitter.com/9SX51vBKNH — The Questionable Gardner (@T_Q_Gardner) December 17, 2025 The House advanced a GOP health care bill Wednesday, even as moderate Republicans signed a Democratic discharge petition to extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies in an act of defiance against leadership. The vote …
The Los Angeles City Council has given initial approval to an ordinance aimed at outlawing “vanlording,” the practice of leasing recreational vehicles to unhoused residents on public streets — a phenomenon long visible in Venice and increasingly across the San Fernando Valley. The measure, introduced by Councilmember Traci Park in 2023, amends city law to …
Wyoming lawmakers advanced five property tax reform plans Wednesday. One of the measures, if passed by the Legislature and the people of Wyoming, would change the state Constitution to eliminate residential property tax altogether. The Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Revenue Committee advanced five property tax reform plans Wednesday, for consideration in the lawmaking session that opens …
Texas lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that could dramatically change how minors access social media. The proposed legislation, which has cleared the Senate committee stage, aims to ban anyone under 18 from using social media platforms. If passed, Texas would become the first state to impose such a sweeping restriction. Supporters argue that …
🚨 #BREAKING: @Jim_Jordan Releases Report Recommending that the House of Representatives Cite AG Merrick Garland for Contempt of Congress Read here: https://t.co/3em14Dby4e — House Judiciary GOP 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 (@JudiciaryGOP) May 13, 2024 https://judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/republicans-judiciary.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/Garland%20Contempt%20Report%20re%20Hur%20Report%20Materials_ANS.pdf
Arizona Republicans are advancing a bill that would allow people to legally kill someone accused of attempting to trespass or actively trespassing on their property. The big picture: The legislation, which is expected to be vetoed if it reaches the state’s Democratic governor, would legalize the murder of undocumented immigrants, who often have to cross …
LATE BREAKING: ⚠️ Articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to move forward.. House Committee on Homeland Security just voted to advance.. SHOULD MAYORKAS BE IMPEACHED? LATE BREAKING: ⚠️ Articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to move forward.. House Committee on Homeland Security just voted to advance.. SHOULD MAYORKAS BE IMPEACHED? pic.twitter.com/L0Zo3PRIl1 …
China's social credit score experiment gains momentum Now, if a person with a low rating calls you, your phone emits a siren instead of the usual ringtone. Then there is a voice reminder that a conversation with this subscriber will lead to a decrease in your score. 🚨🚨🚨 🔊 pic.twitter.com/qnTexLGe9o — Wall Street Mav (@WallStreetMav) …
