‘We need to change the structure to make it easier for young people to work with the executive branch,’ says bill’s sponsor. WASHINGTON–Young political activists on June 11 joined Rep. Darren Soto (D-Fla.) in supporting a bill to create a department in the executive branch to amplify youth voices in government. “We need to change
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has vowed to appeal and protect children from being ‘chemically or physically mutilated’ in the name of radical ‘gender ideology.’ A federal judge on Tuesday struck down a series of key provisions of a Florida law that banned sex reassignment surgeries, puberty blockers, and cross-sex hormones for minors, calling parts of
In his quest to flip one of California’s most competitive congressional seats, Democrat Rudy Salas is pledging to “reduce the cost of living” and “lower gas prices” by boosting domestic oil production. When he served in the California State Assembly, Salas voted for legislation that helped make California gas prices the highest in the country.
Democratic senator Sheldon Whitehouse (R.I.) is sponsoring legislation to tackle so-called shrinkflation, saying that corporations “prey on consumers” by stealthily shrinking the quantity of snacks, toilet paper, and other consumer products to pad their bottom line. Whitehouse also holds hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of stock in those same corporations, according to a review
Rap artist Jay-Z drew outrage from left-wing critics over the weekend when his talent agency unveiled an initiative to promote a school-choice program that would give Philadelphia’s low-income students access to the city’s prestigious private schools. Roc Nation, the talent agency Jay-Z founded, will host events to educate residents about proposed legislation in the Pennsylvania
The House Rules Committee will consider whether to advance a House version of the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to a floor vote during a hearing on Tuesday. The NDAA serves as the annual military and defense budget. The House version of this year’s bill comes in at about $883 billion and currently includes
‘Jill and I will always be there for Hunter and the rest of our family with our love and support. Nothing will ever change that,’ the president said. Shortly after a jury found Hunter Biden guilty on three felony charges related to illegal firearm possession, President Joe Biden released a statement showing support for his