GOP blasts Warren’s call to pause Fed rate hikes: ‘Inflation is not an act of God’

Senate Republicans on Tuesday slammed a letter led by progressive Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., calling for the Federal Reserve not to proceed with its expected interest rate hike this week because it runs the risk of pushing the economy into a recession as it fights inflation. GOP senators claimed it was the Biden administration’s inflationary […]

Utah Judge Delays Implementing Statewide Abortion Clinic Ban

A Utah judge ruled on Tuesday that a recently passed state law banning abortion clinics cannot take effect on Wednesday as scheduled while the court deliberates over a lawsuit filed by Planned Parenthood.Judge Andrew Stone’s decision to grant Planned Parenthood’s request…

Senate Republicans, including McConnell, say debt limit fight is between McCarthy and Biden

Senate Republicans said Tuesday they’re taking their cues on the debt limit from the House of Representatives ahead of next week’s meeting between President Biden and the four top congressional leaders. Biden on Monday invited Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries […]

Florida GOP lawmakers approve DeSantis immigration bill

The Florida Legislature on Tuesday approved a sweeping immigration bill pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, bolstering the Republican’s controversial migrant-relocation program as he prepares to announce a presidential run. The GOP-controlled House gave the proposal final passage on a party-line vote with Republicans in support. It passed the Senate last week and now moves to […]

Oregon secretary of state resigns after marijuana consulting side hustle scrutiny

Oregon’s secretary of state submitted her resignation on Tuesday after being scrutinized for working as a consultant for a marijuana company, during the same time her office conducted an audit on the cannabis industry. Shemia Fagan, a Democrat, announced her resignation on Tuesday, saying it will be effective on May 8. Once Fagan steps away, […]