Comer Probes Biden’s Sidelining of FDA Vaccine Experts

This week House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.) sent a letter to U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Acting Commissioner Janet Woodcock expressing concerns over more reports the Biden Administration is improperly interfering at the FDA. This time, according to former high-ranking FDA officials, the agency is taking short cuts … Continue reading Comer Probes Biden’s Sidelining of FDA Vaccine Experts

Congressmembers demand report on tax dollars funneled to abortion chains and lobbyists

U.S.Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) along with Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (R-Mo.) and Congressman Chris Smith (R-N.J.) led 142 Congressional members in requesting the Government Accountability Office (GAO) produce a report detailing the federal funding for Federally Qualified Health Centers, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, International Planned Parenthood Federation, MSI Reproductive Choices, and four domestic abortion providers covering fiscal years … Continue reading Congressmembers demand report on tax dollars funneled to abortion chains and lobbyists

Poll: Democrat support in dramatic collapse

Throughout 2021 Democrats proved one thing to voters: The Democrat Party is wholly unable to govern. Whether it is record-high inflation, empty shelves, or Americans stranded in Afghanistan, Democrats are failing to deliver for the American people at every turn.  As the Democrats’ failures mounted, voters turned away from the party in favor of Republicans, who … Continue reading Poll: Democrat support in dramatic collapse

Highway Robbery: Armored Car Company Sues Federal Law Enforcement and a California Sheriff After Series of Illegal Roadside Seizures

Empyreal Logistics, an armored car and fintech company that operates nationwide, sued several federal law enforcement agencies and the San Bernardino County Sheriff after being the victim of roadside seizures which amount to highway robbery. The newly filed federal lawsuit demands law enforcement immediately stop targeting Empyreal for seizures that have no basis under state or federal … Continue reading Highway Robbery: Armored Car Company Sues Federal Law Enforcement and a California Sheriff After Series of Illegal Roadside Seizures

States Surpass $10 Billion in Tax Revenue from Legal, Adult-Use Cannabis Sales

The Marijuana Policy Project has released a new report on tax revenue generated from state-legal, adult-use cannabis since 2014 when sales began in Colorado and Washington state. As of December 2021, states reported a combined total of $10.4 billion in tax revenue from legal, adult-use cannabis sales, with more than $3 billion reported in 2021 … Continue reading States Surpass $10 Billion in Tax Revenue from Legal, Adult-Use Cannabis Sales

Oversight Republicans, Western Caucus Host Joint Forum on Rising Energy Prices

On Wednesday, the House Committee on Oversight and Reform Republicans and the Congressional Western Caucus held a virtual joint forum on rising American energy prices titled, “Holding the Biden Administration Accountable for Skyrocketing Prices & Failing Energy Policies.” “This winter, the cost of energy both in households and at the pump have skyrocketed, hitting the pocketbooks … Continue reading Oversight Republicans, Western Caucus Host Joint Forum on Rising Energy Prices

Comer, Norman Probe Biden Administration’s Taxpayer-Funded Solar Loan to Political Donor

House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.) and Subcommittee on Environment Ranking Member Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) sent a letter to U. S. International Development Finance Institution (DFC) Acting Chief Executive Officer Dev Jagadesan expressing concerns over a $500 million loan to First Solar Inc., a manufacturing company owned by prolific Democrat donor Lukas Walton. Mr. Walton donated $300,000 to the Biden campaign and the loan raises questions about the possibility … Continue reading Comer, Norman Probe Biden Administration’s Taxpayer-Funded Solar Loan to Political Donor

Committee Republicans Question Lack of Transparency, Politically Motivated Lease Sale Delays

House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) led a letter to Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, requesting answers on why the administration is continuing its politically motivated delays of oil and gas lease sales, even at the detriment of state and local economies. In part, the members wrote: "DOI’s recently … Continue reading Committee Republicans Question Lack of Transparency, Politically Motivated Lease Sale Delays

Republicans Hold Forum Highlighting the Importance of Domestic Mining

House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee Ranking Member Pete Stauber (R-Minn.)along with Congressional Western Caucus Chair Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.) led a Republican forum titled "Minnesota Mining and American Potential: An Opportunity for a Brighter and More Secure Future." "We know that mining in Minnesota presents … Continue reading Republicans Hold Forum Highlighting the Importance of Domestic Mining

Risch, Cornyn, Leahy, Menendez Call on Biden Administration to Keep Fighting For Austin Tice

U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), sent a letter to President Joe Biden encouraging his administration to continue pushing for the safe release of Austin Tice, a Houston native, Marine veteran, and journalist who has been held captive in Syria for nearly a decade. They wrote: … Continue reading Risch, Cornyn, Leahy, Menendez Call on Biden Administration to Keep Fighting For Austin Tice