Oklahoma GOP Censures Sen. James Lankford Over Border Deal

Oklahoma Republicans on Saturday censured Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) for leading negotiations with Democrats on a border security bill that has largely been rejected by House Republicans. A resolution passed by Oklahoma Republican Party (OKGOP) state committee members said that Mr. Lankford needs to “cease and desist jeopardizing the security and liberty of the people

Senate Negotiator Says Border–Ukraine Deal Has Been Reached

The package’s future, however, is still uncertain. A key negotiator in a Senate package to fund Ukraine and make changes to border policy said on Jan. 28 that the package has been finished. For months, Sens. James Lankford (R-Okla.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.), and others in the U.S. Senate have negotiated specifics of

Head of Harvard’s Anti-Semitism Task Force Backs Out of Panel on Anti-Semitism

‘It would not be appropriate for me to make public comments at this time,’ Derek Penslar says in statement Derek Penslar (Twitter/University of Washington) The head of Harvard University’s anti-Semitism task force backed out of a panel on anti-Semitism he was scheduled to participate in Sunday, citing an unwillingness to answer questions publicly “about goings

US Lawmakers Investigate Funds Diverted to China for Research on Pathogens of ‘Pandemic Potential’

The probe intends to uncover the use of Pentagon funds in enhancing any coronavirus, influenza, Ebola, or other dangerous pathogens. Republican lawmakers have launched an investigation into the issue of Defense Department taxpayer dollars sent to China for conducting risky biological research. The recently passed 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) included a provision authored

House GOP Unveils Mayorkas Impeachment Articles

Conflicting claims of fact and irreconcilable differences of opinion stand out as Congress begins another attempt to remove an executive branch official. House Republicans on Sunday unveiled two Articles of Impeachment against Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, citing him for refusing to enforce multiple immigration laws, creating new programs that specifically defy congressional intent,

Trump-Backed Gina Swoboda Becomes New Arizona GOP Chair

Ms. Swoboda won 67 percent of votes and committed to ‘turn out every last vote’ for President Trump in the 2024 race. The Arizona Republican Party selected a new Trump-supported chair on Saturday after the former chair resigned following a bribery controversy. “We proudly present our new Chairwoman @GinaSwoboda, alongside the dynamic new AZGOP Board!