Pro Rally racing legend Ken Block died from injuries sustained in a snowmobile accident in Utah on Monday. According to the Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office, calls about the accident came through their emergency lines at 2 P.M. local time. “The driver, Kenneth Block, [a] 55-year-old male out of Park City, Utah, was riding a snowmobile … Continue reading Pro Rally Driver Ken Block, 55, Dies in Snowmobile Accident
House Freedom Caucus Chairman Scott Perry (R-PA) rejected House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy’s (R-CA) bid hours before the vote for speaker of the House. Perry had spent much of the holiday break negotiating with Leader McCarthy and other conservatives on a potential compromise that would lead to McCarthy to become the next leader of the … Continue reading Freedom Caucus Chair Scott Perry Rejects Kevin McCarthy Bid for Speaker
Construction spending in the U.S. unexpectedly increased in November, boosted by a jump in spending on manufacturing facilities, data from the Census Bureau showed Tuesday. Total spending on construction during November is estimated to have been at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.807.5 billion, 0.2 percent above the pace recorded in October. Economists had … Continue reading Construction Spending Unexepectedly Rises
The group of Republicans threatening to block House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy’s bid to be the next House speaker dug in their heels even more over the long weekend and into Tuesday morning, when another GOP lawmaker made it clear McCarthy would not get his vote. House Freedom Caucus Chairman Scott Perry of Pennsylvania, who … Continue reading McCarthy’s GOP foes dig in before House speaker vote: ‘No principles,’ ‘part of the problem’
House Democrats are slamming the incoming GOP majority’s priorities for the 118th Congress, labeling it as “extreme MAGA” and out of touch. “The Extreme MAGA Republicans have apparently learned nothing from their historic underperformance in the midterm elections. Instead of seeking common ground to solve problems for everyday Americans, the new majority is clearly determined … Continue reading Democrats slam House GOP rules package as extreme ‘MAGA’ agenda
Brazilian authorities plan to revive a fraud case against Representative-elect George Santos, R-NY, piling onto the already shocking allegations the embattled Republican faces in Washington. Brazilian prosecutors said they will seek Santos’ formal response to the revived case Monday. Santos, the son of Brazilian immigrants, faces charges relating to allegations of a stolen checkbook, according … Continue reading George Santos faces revived fraud case in Brazil amid turmoil in Washington
House Democrats are piling on Republicans ahead of Tuesday’s election for speaker of the House, while Republican leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., is starting the day short of the votes he needs to win. The House will convene at noon to vote for the next speaker and at least a dozen conservative Republicans have vowed … Continue reading House Democrats mock Republican ‘division and dysfunction’ ahead of McCarthy speaker vote
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is expected to set the all-time record for longest-serving Senate leader Tuesday, even as his counterpart in the House struggles secure the speakership. McConnell plans to deliver a floor speech acknowledging the new record Tuesday afternoon. He will surpass the late Sen. Mike Mansfield, D-Mont. McConnell has served in the GOP … Continue reading Mitch McConnell to set record for longest-serving Senate leader as Kevin McCarthy flounders
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, the nation’s top diplomat, excoriated European countries doing business with Russia in an interview on Monday, asking why pro-Ukraine nations on the continent continued to purchase Russian fossil fuels after Moscow escalated its war with the country in February. Jaishankar made the remarks in an interview on ZIB2, a … Continue reading India Blasts Europe for Russia Imports: ‘Why Didn’t Europe Cut on the First Day’ of Ukraine War?
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) will become the longest serving party leader in Senate history on Tuesday. McConnell, 80, will remain the Republican minority leader in the 118th Congress and thus eclipse the late Sen. Mike Mansfield’s time as Democrat leader from 1961 to 1977. McConnell overcame ten Republican “no” votes in November to remain minority leader. The votes … Continue reading Mitch McConnell Becomes Longest Serving Party Leader in Senate History
U.S. Border Patrol officials estimate that 72,000 migrants got away without being apprehended after they illegally crossed the U.S.-Mexico Border, according to a source operating under the umbrella of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. This adds to the 140,000 estimated got-aways during the first two months of the new fiscal year bringing the total to … Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: 72K Migrant Got-Aways in December, 212K in Last Three Months
A pro-transgender organization is encouraging schools to celebrate over 20 different faux holidays that encourage gender ideology. The Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network (GLSEN) is a pro-transgender organization that works to embed gender ideology in the American education system. The organization’s “2022-2023 School Year Calendar” lists over 20 made-up holidays that promote gender ideology and … Continue reading Pro—Transgender Organization Urges Schools to Celebrate Trans Holidays
Republicans formally retake control of the lower chamber of Congress on Tuesday, as their new majority in the U.S. House of Representatives won in the November 2022 midterm elections is sworn in. All eyes are on the speakership election, where House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy–the GOP conference’s nominee for Speaker–seeks to make it official and … Continue reading *** New Congress Livewire *** Republicans Take Over House, Speakership Election to Decide Who Will Lead Chamber
Approximately 844,000 migrants were either apprehended after crossing the southwest border or were classified as “got-aways” during the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2023. Unofficial numbers obtained from Border Patrol officials indicate a total of 844,000 known border crossers during the first three months of FY23. The number represents the reported apprehension of 631,000 migrants and … Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: 844K Known Border Crossers in First Quarter of Fiscal Year
Medical officials within Germany are calling for blanket COVID restrictions to be implemented across the EU on arrivals from China. Fearing the possibility of new variants emerging from China, which is seeing a major spike in COVID-19 cases, medical officials from Germany are now calling for the EU to implement blanket restrictions on arrivals from … Continue reading EU Should Impose Blanket COVID Restrictions on Arrivals from China, Medical Officials Say
Rep. Pat Fallon is set to file impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas as soon as the new Congress is sworn in and as the new House GOP majority gears up to fight the Biden administration. Dozens of House Republicans, including Fallon of Texas, co-sponsored legislation to impeach Mayorkas in the previous Congress, … Continue reading GOP Rep. Fallon set to file Mayorkas impeachment articles once new Congress sworn in
As he prepares to leave Congress, Rep. Peter Meijer, R-Mich., warned his fellow Republicans that chasing after conspiracy theories is handing Democrats a “tangible advantage” with voters. In an interview with Politico published Monday, Meijer said one of his great frustrations in Congress was that conspiracy theories “lead folks on the right to go down … Continue reading Outgoing Rep. Peter Meijer issues parting warning to Republicans
Jeremy Renner suffered blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries needing emergency surgery after a snow plow accident in Reno, Nevada, with his agent outlining Tuesday the actor is now in intensive care and recovering. His condition is described as critical but stable. A publicist for Renner said in a statement seen by the Associated Press … Continue reading ‘Avengers’ Star Jeremy Renner Enters Intensive Care After Surgery for Chest, Orthopedic injuries
(AFP) The Cesar Awards, France’s version of the Oscars, said Monday that anyone being investigated for allegations of sexual misconduct would be barred from its ceremony next month. There were fears of protests at the event on February 25 over the latest #MeToo furore involving newcomer Sofiane Bennacer, who is being investigated by police on … Continue reading ‘French Oscars’ the Cesar Awards Bans Contenders Being Investigated for Sex Crimes
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Russia is preparing to step up its attacks on Ukraine using Iranian-made exploding drones, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as Moscow looks for ways to keep up the pressure on Kyiv after months of battlefield setbacks for the Kremlin´s war strategy. “We have information that Russia is planning a prolonged attack by … Continue reading Russia Will be Using More Iranian-Made Attack Drones to Break Ukraine, Claims Zelensky
House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy has already claimed the choicest piece of real estate on Capitol Hill, having moved into the speaker’s office just recently vacated by Democrat Nancy Pelosi. Unfortunately for McCarthy, Pelosi is not the one who signs the deed. That right belongs to the majority of lawmakers who will convene Tuesday at … Continue reading McCarthy short of votes as House speaker contest enters final hours
Federal prosecutors in 2022 are wrapped up the fourth year of their investigation into Hunter Biden for possible tax and foreign lobbying violations, false statements and more. Hunter Biden has been under federal investigation since 2018. The probe was predicated, in part, by suspicious activity reports (SARs) regarding suspicious foreign transactions. Those SARs, according to … Continue reading Hunter Biden probe: 2022 marked fourth year — and counting — of investigation
There does not seem to be any Democrats eager to take charge of the party’s Senate re-election arm. The 2024 Senate map highly favoring Republicans next cycle casts a dark shadow over the Democratic Party’s already slim majority, leading some strategists to believe it is the reason why no one is nominating a chair to … Continue reading ‘2024 Senate sweep’: Delay in DSCC chair nomination could be due to Democrats daunting 2024 map
Britain’s socialised national health service, the NHS, reportedly allows “trans” males to treat women who request same-sex staff, one think-tank has claimed. The UK’s Policy Exchange think-tank has alleged that the NHS currently allows male members of its staff who identify as “trans” to treat women in its care, even if those women request carers … Continue reading NHS Allows ‘Trans’ Males to Treat Women Who Request Same-Sex Staff – Report
China lashed out at entry restrictions being imposed by more and more countries on its citizens Tuesday, saying Wuhan virus control measures need to be “proportionate” and “science-based” before warning of possible “countermeasures.” The display of public indignation came just 24-hours after Chinese state media criticized requirements for a pre-departure coronavirus virus test and evidence of a … Continue reading How Dare You: China Attacks ‘Unreasonable’ Travel Restrictions Imposed by Growing List of Countries
There are several things to watch in Tuesday’s Speaker’s vote. In fact, the first thing to look for comes even before the vote for Speaker begins. The House will initially take a roll call vote to determine how many members-elect are present. The House breakdown should be 222 to 212 with 434 total members. The … Continue reading User’s Manual to the Speaker’s Vote on the House Floor Tuesday
A Swedish police officer has claimed that children as young as 14 are being arrested for firearm violence and that eight in ten arrested in Stockholm are under the age of eighteen. Max Åkerwall, deputy commander for firearm violence at the Stockholm police, has claimed that violent crimes involving criminal gangs are being increasingly perpetrated … Continue reading Eight in Ten Arrested in Stockholm Are Children As Violent Crime Surges
On Monday’s broadcast of Newsmax TV’s “Chris Salcedo Show,” Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL) reacted to disclosures in the Twitter files by blasting the “arrogance coming out of the Department of Justice, the FBI” for believing they know better than the voters and argued those agencies are “where we need to pull the plug and start … Continue reading GOP Rep. Barry Moore: FBI, DOJ Think They Know Better than Voters, ‘We Need to Pull the Plug’ and Clean up Those Agencies
Viral video captured UFC President Dana White hitting his wife during a physical altercation while the two were on vacation in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, for New Year’s Eve. Released to TMZ on Monday, the video showed White and his wife, Anne, arguing in what appeared to be a VIP section of a dance club. … Continue reading VIDEO: ‘There’s No Excuse’: UFC President Dana White Admits to Slapping Wife in New Year’s Eve Incident
Fox Sports 1 personality Skip Bayless was blasted by fans and former athletes after talking about the difficulties of postponing the Bengals-Bills game after Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin collapsed after making a hit on the field. Hamlin made a tackle on Cincinnati’s Tee Higgins on the Bengals second drive of the game. Hamlin appeared to … Continue reading ‘What’s the Matter with You?!’: Skip Bayless Blasted for MNF Postponement Take
