‘He Should Be Grateful I Kept My Arms Crossed’: Gallego Reveals He Had to Hold Back When Speaking to Speaker Johnson
Sen. Ruben Gallego’s Tense Encounter with Speaker Mike Johnson On Thursday, Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego from Arizona revealed that he had to hold back physically during a heated interaction with House Speaker Mike Johnson. In a CNN interview, Johnson defended his choice to delay swearing in Democratic lawmakers until the government reopens. Gallego shared a […]
This legislation aims to accelerate the rebuilding of the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, but it’s currently on hold due to the shutdown.
Arizona Bill to Accelerate Grand Canyon’s North Rim Reconstruction Three state legislators from Arizona have introduced a bill designed to hasten the rebuilding efforts at the Grand Canyon’s North Rim. Sponsored by Republican Representatives Eli Crane, Andy Biggs, and Paul Gosar, the legislation seeks to simplify the federal contracting procedures by granting emergency contracting authority […]
Residents of Pacific Palisades hold L.A. City Hall responsible for fire shortcomings. But will they succeed in court?
Arrest Linked to Devastating Palisades Fire Federal prosecutors announced the arrest of Jonathan Linderknecht, a 29-year-old Uber driver, in connection with a small fire that soon escalated, leading to one of Los Angeles’ worst fires on record. Bill Esseri, an assistant U.S. attorney for Central California, emphasized that “one man’s recklessness” was to blame for […]
Turning Point USA will hold a speaking event against abortion at the University of Alabama.
Event on Anti-Abortion Views at University of Alabama On Tuesday, October 7th, Turning Point USA’s chapter at the University of Alabama will host an anti-abortion event featuring speakers Bradley Pierce and Jeff Durbin, who are referred to as “abortion antibodyists.” This marks the first public event organized by a university group since the assassination of […]
Can Texas Hold ‘Em?
Texas has recently crafted a new district map, setting the stage for the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. To grasp the full context of this shift, it’s essential to revisit when Governor Abbott had to decide whether to stick with the original map. In October 2021, Abbott convened a special session aimed at redrawing the Texas […]
The President’s Own United States Marine Band will hold a free concert in Florence.
Marine Band Returns to Florence After Ten Years For the first time in a decade, the Marine Band, famously known as “The President himself,” is set to perform in Florence as part of a national concert tour. The band will offer a free concert at Norton Auditorium on the University of North Alabama campus on […]
In a week of turmoil, do Trump, Hegseth, and Vance hold any significance, or do they not?
Weekly Update with a Twist Happy Thursday, everyone. Your usual host, Michael Wilner from DC, here, but I’m not alone—California columnist Anita Chhabria is by my side again. Welcome to another week filled with the whirlwind that is Trump 2.0. So, where do we start? Is it President Trump’s alarming suggestion to deploy the military […]
7 Points: It’s time to worry as the government closes; Tuberville and Palmer hold Democrats responsible, but voters blame all sides; and more…
7. Young Palestinians Organize Week of Action in Huntsville In Huntsville, a group of young Palestinians are planning a week of action downtown. This initiative aims to commemorate the second anniversary of the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel. They want to raise awareness about their cause during this period. They express admiration towards those […]
Senate Republicans Believe Voters Will Hold Democrats Responsible for Upcoming Government Shutdown
Republicans are feeling optimistic that voters will hold Democrats accountable for potential government shutdowns, especially as time runs short for funding the government. Chuck Schumer, the Senate minority leader, argues that the Republicans are at fault for the looming closure, despite the challenges faced by Democrats. The GOP has proposed an expenditure bill to temporarily […]
Governor Ivey will not hold a special session to revise district maps deemed in violation of the Voting Rights Act.
Governor Ivey Declines Special Session for Senate Redistricting On Friday, Governor Kay Ivey announced that he would not convene a special session to redraw the state Senate district, which was recently determined to be in violation of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Deuel Ross, the head of litigation at the NAACP Legal Defense Fund […]