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After Supreme Court Overturns Trump’s Bump Stock Ban, Are More Gun Laws In Danger
The Supreme Court overturned a ban on rapid-fire rifle bump stocks, a ban put in place by former President Donald Trump’s administration, on Friday. The gun accessories that were originally banned by Trump in 2018 were used in the deadliest mass shootings in the modern history of the United States. The accessories allow for a […] Source: uPolitics
Trump Prosecutor Alvin Bragg Agrees To Testify Before House
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who led prosecution of former President Donald Trump, has agreed to testify before Congress regrading the high-profile case. Bragg said he will only testify after Trump is sentenced for the 34 felony charges he was convicted of last month, later than House Republicans were hoping. Republicans have sought to discredit […] Source: uPolitics
Supreme Court Rejects Lawsuit To Restrict Mifepristone Abortion Pill
On Thursday, the Supreme Court unanimously dismissed the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine’s attempt to restrict access to mifepristone, a key drug used in medication abortion, ruling that the plaintiffs lacked standing to bring the case. Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote the ruling in the case, FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, with Justice Clarence Thomas filing […] Source: uPolitics
Trump Meets With Congressional Republicans Amid House GOP Divisions
On Thursday, former president and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump made his first visit to Capitol Hill since leaving the presidency, meeting with Republican lawmakers to discuss potential legislative priorities. In the weeks since his May 31 conviction of 34 felony charges related to falsifying business records, Trump has emphasized...
Progressive Democrats Consider Boycotting Netanyahu’s Congressional Address
Last week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was invited to address Congress in Washington, D.C. on July 24, 2024, but some progressive Democrats are already preparing to boycott the speech. The invite was sent last month by the top Congressional members Speaker Mike Johnson, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New...
Biden Administration Proposes Regulation Banning Medical Debt From Credit Reports
On Tuesday, the Biden Administration proposed a federal regulation to exclude medical debt from credit scores. This change could significantly enhance the ability of millions of Americans burdened by unaffordable medical bills to own a home or buy a car. This sweeping proposal, announced by Vice President Kamala Harris and CFPB director Rohit Chopra, aligns […] Source: uPolitics
Congressional Democrats Introduce Legislation To ‘Rein In Rogue’ Supreme Court
On Tuesday, following a House Oversight and Accountability Committee roundtable addressing rising ethical concerns regarding the Supreme Court, Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) and Jamie Raskin (D-Maryland) proposed legislation aimed at ensuring accountability for Supreme Court justices. “Congressman Raskin and myself will be introducing forthcoming legislation to have the Supreme Court be subject to the […] Source: uPolitics
Sen. Tim Scott Launches $14 Million Campaign To Win Black & Latino Voters For GOP
Sen. Tim Scott (R-South Carolina) launched his multimillion-dollar campaign to rally black and Latino support for the GOP in the upcoming presidential election. Scott, a contender to be former President Donald Trump’s running mate, has announced his plan to spend $14 million from now to election day. He intends to visit battleground states that are pivotal to the election […] Source: uPolitics
Poll Shows Just A Third Of Voters Believe V.P. Kamala Harris Would Win Election At Top Of Ticket
A new poll shows that Vice President Kamala Harris (D) has favorable numbers among some groups but lacks popularity as a Democratic candidate. As President Joe Biden (D) runs for reelection, concerns have risen about the 81-year-old ability to serve out his term in the office. The Politico poll shows that both the president and […] Source: uPolitics
GOP Rep. Troy Nehls Calls Paul Ryan ‘A Piece Of Garbage’ For Pledging To Not Vote Trump
Texas Rep. Troy Nehls (R) criticized Paul Ryan after the former speaker of the House announced he would not vote for former President Donald Trump in November. Ryan stated that Trump was “unfit for office” and declared that he would not vote for Trump in the upcoming election during an interview with Fox News host […] Source: uPolitics
Sen. Lindsey Graham Voices His Support For Ukraine: ‘It’s Now Time To Give Them The F-16s’
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) underscored the significance of supporting Ukraine. He expressed his backing for the United States’ provision of overseas training to Ukrainian forces, a request recently made by Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Graham also called out the Biden administration and his Republican colleague, Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama), labeling him as an “outlier” […] Source: uPolitics
Biden Rushing To Complete Ukrainian $50 Billion Loan Package Ahead Of G7 Summit
Western officials are rushing to finish an agreement that would grant Ukraine $50 billion in loans ahead of the upcoming G7 summit. President Joe Biden’s administration has led the initiative to provide loans to Ukraine to improve its war effort. Biden will meet with G7 leaders in Italy this week. The countries represented by this summit […] Source: uPolitics
Trump Endorses Nevada GOP Senate Candidate Sam Brown Ahead Of Primary
Former President Donald Trump endorsed Nevada Senate GOP candidate Sam Brown just days before the June 11 primary. Trump took to Truth Social, his social media platform, to endorse Brown. This is a surprising move as the other candidates closely aligned themselves with Trump, and Brown had not. During a rally in Nevada on Sunday, Trump called the former […] Source: uPolitics
Trump’s First Rally Since Conviction Focuses Heavily Om Illegal Immigration
Former President Donald Trump discussed immigration reform, President Joe Biden and his conviction at a rally in Nevada on Sunday. Trump called Nevada a critical battleground state in his first rally following his felony conviction. He also called Nevada a “dumping ground” for illegal immigrants and criticized Biden’s border politics. “The people of Nevada have had a front-row seat […] Source: uPolitics
Hunter Biden Found Guilty Of Three Federal Gun Charges
On Tuesday, a Wilmington, Delaware, jury convicted Hunter Biden on three felony gun charges. These charges stem from his purchase of a handgun in October 2018, during which he lied about his illegal drug use on the required paperwork. This conviction marks the first time a sitting U.S. president’s child has been found guilty of […] Source: uPolitics
After N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul Postpones Congestion Pricing Plan, Legislators Try To Work Around Her
On Friday, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced an indefinite postponement of a $1 billion bill intended to offset the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) anticipated revenue loss from congestion pricing, creating a significant funding gap for the MTA. The proposal aimed to reduce New York City traffic and raise billions for its deteriorating subway system […] Source: uPolitics
Hunter Biden Will Not Testify In Gun Charges Case As Case Goes To Jury
Hunter Biden will not testify in court in relation to his federal gun charges as the defense rested their case Monday morning. Hunter Biden is on trial after obtaining a gun in 2018 after he misrepresented his drug addiction on forms when purchasing the weapon. Hunter Biden selected “no” on the federal drug forms when […] Source: uPolitics
After Norway, Ireland & Spain Recognize a Palestinian State, Israel Acts To Punish Them
Norway, Ireland and Spain announced on May 28 that they will officially recognize a Palestinian state, saying that a two-state solution is the only way to secure lasting peace within the region. Upon their announcement, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz immediately recalled its ambassadors from the countries. With Norway taking the lead in the announcement, […] Source: uPolitics
Senate Democrats Investigate Trump’s Request To Oil And Gas Executives For $1 Billion Donation
On Thursday, Senate Democrats launched an investigation into former President Donald Trump‘s meeting with oil and gas executives last month to determine if he proposed a quid pro quo deal after asking for $1 billion for his 2024 presidential campaign. During a fundraising dinner held by Trump on April 11 at Mar-a-Lago, his private resort […] Source: uPolitics
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