The U.S. House Oversight Committee's Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties held a hearing to examine the need for civil asset forfeiture reform. In her opening statement, Subcommittee Ranking Member Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) emphasized civil asset forfeiture creates a “seize-first, ask questions later” incentive for authorities and too often subverts an individual’s right of … Continue reading Mace: Congress should seriously debate and consider civil asset forfeiture reforms
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U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a veteran of the Global War on Terrorism, spoke on the Senate floor to raise awareness for the hundreds of American citizens, Green Card holders, and SIV-eligible Afghans that remain left behind enemy lines following the Biden administration’s disastrous exit from Afghanistan. Ernst encouraged all Iowans, and Americans, to wear … Continue reading Green ribbons show support for Americans and Afghans promised safe passage, but left behind by US govt
Eagle Forum applauds the House and Senate Republicans who worked tirelessly to keep young women safe from registering for the selective service. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) has historically been a bipartisan effort to fund our nation’s military. However, under the guise of “equality,” liberal lawmakers inserted a provision requiring young women to register … Continue reading Conservatives defeat effort to force women to register for military draft
Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) issued the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): Today, I voted against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 22. While I support our military proudly and unequivocally, and while we need a strong commitment to national defense with threats from China, Russia, Iran, … Continue reading Chip Roy slams Dems wasteful NDAA spending spree, one of only three Republicans to vote right
Featuring lyrics from favorite Christmas songs, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) gave a speech on the Senate floor today decrying the impacts of Bidenomics on hardworking families’ holiday seasons. Citing the short supply of Christmas trees, increasing costs of gifts, and elves on empty shelves, Ernst called on President Biden and Washington Democrats to halt … Continue reading VIDEO: Under Biden, Americans Are Paying ‘A ho ho whole lot more for a ho ho whole lot less’
U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) spoke on the Senate floor on Joe Biden’s weak response to the growing threat posed by communist China. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gZ0-wRPKKw Excerpts from Senator Barrasso’s remarks: “I come to the floor today to talk about the threat posed by communist China. “China's economy has grown sevenfold in the last two decades. China … Continue reading Video: Biden Policies Make China Stronger & America Weaker
U.S. Senator and Senate Foreign Relations Committee Member Rand Paul (R-KY) urged the Senate to support his bipartisan joint resolution of disapproval to block proposed U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia. Dr. Paul was joined by U.S. Senators Bernie Sanders (D-VT), and Mike Lee (R-UT) in introducing the resolution last month. Dr. Paul gave remarks … Continue reading Rand Paul Puts Senate on Record on Arms Sale to Saudi Arabia
IBEW Local 98 is the biggest independent source of campaign money in Pennsylvania. Last month, its business manager, John Dougherty, announced he would resign following his conviction on Federal conspiracy and bribery charges. He faces a maximum of up to 20 years in prison. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer: “The list of recent beneficiaries of Local 98 donations includes some of … Continue reading Penn. Senate Democrat candidate Fetterman and Kenyatta caught pocketing money from convicted union boss
Judicial Watch announced today that it received 221 pages of records from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) which include a grant application for research involving the coronavirus that was submitted in 2018. The grant application appears to describe “gain of function” research involving RNA extractions from bats, experiments on viruses, attempts to develop a … Continue reading New Fauci Agency COVID Records Reveal Information about NIH Research into the Coronavirus
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, urged his colleagues to consider the safety of their constituents and vote against the confirmation of Rachael Rollins as U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts due to her radical and dangerous policies while serving as District Attorney for Suffolk County. During her tenure, she maintained a blanket … Continue reading Cruz blasts Dems over radical Biden nominee: Here are 15 crimes Rachael Rollins wouldn’t prosecute—and you’re about to make her a US attorney
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