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New York State Lawmakers to Pass Legislation to Repeal Cuomo’s Emergency Powers

The New York state Legislature announced Tuesday it has reached a deal to repeal Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s emergency powers in the midst of twin scandals involving how he allegedly handled New York’s CCP virus response and allegations of sexual harassment. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, both Democrats, made the announcement […]

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Supreme Court Appears Favorable to Arizona Election Integrity Lawsuits

Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich urged the Supreme Court on March 2 to affirm that his state’s electoral integrity laws were consistent with the federal Voting Rights Act and should be upheld. The case Arizona’s top prosecutor argued is actually two consolidated cases: Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee (DNC) and Arizona Republican Party v. DNC.

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Beijing Views Taiwan as ‘Next Big Prize’ After Hong Kong, Xinjiang Crackdowns: Former National Security Adviser

The threat of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan makes the island the world’s “most significant flashpoint” that could lead to a “large-scale war,” according to former national security adviser H.R. McMaster. McMaster, speaking before a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on March 2, said that Chinese Leader Xi Jinping views Taiwan as the “next big

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McConnell Open to Minimum Wage Increase, but Against Quick Raise to $15 an Hour

The top Republican in Congress on Tuesday signaled a willingness to increase the federal minimum wage. “It is true that it hasn’t been raised for quite a while, and I think it’s worth discussing,” Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) told reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington. “But we know the result of a $15

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Warren’s Ultra-Millionaire Tax Proposal ‘Dangerous,’ Barrasso Charges

A top Senate Republican on Tuesday criticized an effort by Democrats to introduce a wealth tax. “We’re fighting every day to stop these ridiculous policies,” Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), a member of the upper chamber’s GOP leadership, said on Fox Business’ “Mornings With Maria.” “They’re not just radical and extreme; they’re dangerous and they are

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