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Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a Democrat-led bill Friday that would’ve allowed illegal migrants living in the state to apply for taxpayer funded home loans. Newsom vetoed AB 1840, legislation that sought to make illegal migrants eligible for a state program that provides first-time homebuyers with…
Read More Gov. Gavin Newsom Slaps Down California Dems’ Attempt To Give Home Loans To Illegal Migrants
A Venezuelan immigrant living in migrant housing in Aurora, Colorado, appeared to fight back tears while speaking to independent reporter Nick Shirley, saying she would return to her country after living in the U.S. This week, the city of Aurora faced major pushback from Republicans…
Read More Venezuelan Migrant Says She’d ‘Return’ To Her Home Country After Living In Colorado
Former CNN political analyst Chris Cilizza said Friday he believes the upcoming presidential debate holds more significance for Vice President Kamala Harris than it does for former President Donald Trump. Trump and Harris are slated to compete in their only scheduled presidential debate on Tuesday on ABC News.…
Read More Ex-CNN Analyst Says He Thinks Harris ‘Has More Riding On’ Debate Than Trump, She’ll ‘Probably’ Be ‘More Nervous’
Former Bill Clinton pollster Mark Penn criticized Democrats on Friday for trying to thwart former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy’s efforts to get on the ballot before he endorsed former President Donald Trump. Kennedy announced he was suspending his presidential campaign on Aug. 23 and endorsed…
Read More After Suspending Campaign, Former Clinton Pollster Rips Dems Who Tried To ‘Knock Off’ RFK Jr From Ballot
A Columbia University doctoral student who demanded “humanitarian aid” for anti-Israel occupiers during a spring semester protest is set to teach a mandatory class this semester. Johanna King-Slutzky advocated for the university to provide “aid” to students who forcefully occupied a campus building as part of wider…
Read More Columbia Protester Who Demanded ‘Humanitarian Aid’ For Anti-Israel Occupiers Now Teaches Mandatory Undergrad Class
Democratic Michigan Rep. Elissa Slotkin came out against a Chinese Communist Party (CCP)-linked company during a campaign rally this week, after enduring months of criticism from Republicans over the matter. Slotkin, currently running for Senate in the state, had previously not publicly opposed a plan…
Read More Michigan Dem Senate Candidate Finally Speaks Out Against China-Linked Battery Maker After Months Of Attacks From GOP
Republican Florida Representative Anna Paulina Luna accused Vice President Kamala Harris of “turning a blind eye” to the horrific conditions women and children face at the southern border, including rape, trafficking, and torture. Luna’s criticism came during an appearance on “The Ingraham Angle,” where she…
Read More Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Rips VP Kamala Harris For Ignoring Border Crisis Impact On Women and Children
In an operation that took place in the last 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully eliminated an Iranian-backed Houthi uncrewed aerial vehicle and a support vehicle within Houthi-controlled territory in Yemen. These systems were identified as posing an immediate threat to U.S. and…
Read More U.S. Central Command Forces Neutralize Houthi Threats In Yemen
The Biden administration has appealed to the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals after a federal judge blocked a new healthcare rule aimed at preventing discrimination based on gender identity. Last week, attorneys from the U.S. Department of Justice filed a notice of appeal, marking…
Read More Biden Admin Appeals Ruling In Florida Lawsuit On Gender Identity Healthcare
Cannabis giant Trulieve continues to bankroll the push for recreational marijuana in Florida, contributing another $7.5 million last week to the Smart & Safe Florida political committee. This brings the company’s total contributions to nearly $83 million, according to the latest finance report. As of…
Read More Trulieve Boosts Florida Recreational Marijuana Campaign With Another $7.5 Million