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Harris warns of threats to democracy, looks to codifying abortion rights
Vice President Kamala Harris criticized the Supreme Court, voiced concern about the status of U.S. democracy…
Is America a democracy or a republic? Yes, it is
What do we call the system of government in the U.S.? Are we a democracy or…
Texas DPS director says he wishes his agency had taken control over the police response to the Uvalde shooting
The state’s top law enforcement agency also told USA Today that seven officers have now been…
Texas DPS director says he wishes his agency had taken control over the police response to the Uvalde shooting
The state's top law enforcement agency also told USA Today that seven officers have now been…
Biden honors 9/11 victims, vows commitment to thwart terror
“We will never forget, we will never give up,” Biden said. “Our commitment to preventing another…
Another elected Republican endorses Democrat in race for Texas Lieutenant Governor
TEXAS, USA — State Sen. Kel Seliger (R-Amarillo) is adding his name to the list of…
Congress making strides to fill $3 billion gap for 9/11 first responders health fund, sources say
NEW YORK -- It appears Congress might answer the call of ill 9/11 responders before they…
Tiffany Smiley Goes Nuclear During ‘Debate’ After Journalists Fold to Patty Murray’s Demands
While much of the attention regarding the race for the Senate has been put on Pennsylvania,…
Whoops: Manchin May Be Getting the Shaft on the Backend of His Deal
You may recall that as part of the deal that made Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) sign…
DPS Director Steve McCraw tells CNN he’ll resign if troopers had ‘any culpability’ in delayed Uvalde shooting response
Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw said he would resign if his troopers had…
Mitt Romney Urged Biden to Run for President, New Book Says
The Establishment continues to stick together. A new book notes that Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) secretly…
DPS Director Steve McCraw tells CNN he’ll resign if troopers had “any culpability” in delayed Uvalde shooting response
The state's top law enforcement agency has publicly criticized the actions of local police during the…
What Should the GOP’s Closing Argument Be?
In just under two months, voters will go to the polls to cast their vote in…
Senators say vote on election reform bill unlikely until after midterms
WASHINGTON -- A bipartisan group of senators pushing legislation designed to prevent a repeat of the…
Biden leans into abortion rights in speech to Democratic activists
The president's remarks about abortion came as he works through refining a midterm stump speech full…
Battle Brewing in the Ohio GOP
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Progressive Candidate Makes a Total Fool of Himself When Asked to Define What a ‘Woman’ Is
As you know, I don’t typically write articles about who says what on Twitter. But this…
Democrat Senator Makes Illuminating Statement About John Fetterman as Debate Drama Heats Up
On Wednesday, Democratic Pennsylvania Senate nominee John Fetterman – also the state’s lieutenant governor – finally…
Amy Klobuchar Pulls a Vote on Bipartisan Tech Legislation, Then Blames Ted Cruz
Just when we thought there was finally a bipartisan agreement in Washington, D.C., that hope fell…
Chris Hayes Wants Everyone to See What Greg Gutfeld Said on Abortion — and We Agree
Democratic politicians like to pretend that they are in the mainstream when it comes to their…
Bill proposes extra $2,400 per year in Social Security benefits, but it hasn’t passed
The Social Security Expansion Act would give recipients an extra $200 per month in benefits. The…
Democrat Mike Collier embraces his GOP past as he tries to unseat Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick
In his second attempt to oust the incumbent, Collier is actively courting Republican voters who are…
New Poll on Student Debt Bailout and How Biden Tactic Is Backfiring Big Time
We’ve seen Joe Biden and the Democrats throwing a lot of desperate things out there trying…
WATCH: John Fetterman’s Past Comes Back to Haunt Him in a New Ad
As the Pennsylvania Senate race heats up, a new ad by American Leadership Action exposes John…
Report: John Fetterman Agrees to Debate Dr. Oz but Offers Almost No Details
Democrat John Fetterman said he’ll debate Republican Mehmet Oz on television before the competitive Pennsylvania senatorial…
Medicare ads that claim to put money back in your Social Security check need context
A VERIFY viewer asked if a Medicare ad claiming to put money back into your Social…
NRSC Money Crisis Leaves Top Republicans Feuding
Over the weekend, the New York Times dropped a major story on the money problems at…
No, the president cannot permanently change student loan interest rates
Federal law gives Congress the authority to set federal student loan interest rates, not the president.…
Floundering Stacey Abrams Begs Raphael Warnock for Help as Tensions Rise Among Georgia Dems
Though the race between Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) and his Republican challenger Herschel Walker has been…
Herschel Walker Drops New Ad Targeting Democrats’ Obsession with Racism
Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker has been seeing a surge in the polling lately, interestingly at…
Democratic state Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr. endorses Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick for reelection
The endorsement comes after Patrick's Democratic opponent, Mike Collier, received endorsements from two Republicans, Tarrant County…
Gov. Greg Abbott said rape victims can take Plan B. But emergency contraception isn’t widely available for the state’s poorest people.
Abbott said that victims of rape could take Plan B to prevent a pregnancy. Due to…
Opinion: Kathy Griffin’s Threat of ‘Civil War’ Shows Why It’s Always Doomsday for Democrats
Comedian-ish Kathy Griffin would like to believe that Republicans taking back control of Congress could spell…
Hillary Clinton Hit With Reality Check After Telling Quite the 2016 Election Whopper During Interview
Twice-failed candidate for president Hillary Clinton is back in the news again because apparently, we haven’t…
Dems suddenly sanguine about 2022
This week: The Briefing, Vol. X, Issue 36 Biden’s authoritarian speech Democrats get cocky Republican disaster…
Second Republican leader announces endorsement of Democratic candidate for Lt. Governor
Republican State Senator Kel Seliger announced Tuesday he was joining Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley in…
Peter Doocy Confronts WH Election Deniers, Implodes Biden’s ‘MAGA Republicans’ Narrative in Short Order
It’s not hyperbolic to suggest that the vicious political war Joe Biden is currently waging against…
Two Republican foes of Dan Patrick support Democrat Mike Collier for lieutenant governor
Both Republicans have been at odds with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and neither of them are…
Opinion: California Should Continue to Reject New York’s Gun Control War Against Ordinary Americans
I think it’s important that I revisit the sticky subject of gun control now and then.…
Biden seeks to separate ‘mainstream’ Republicans from ‘Trumpies’ in Wisconsin speech
"The extreme MAGA Republicans have chosen to go backwards. ...Together we can and must choose a…
Red wave crashing? GOP momentum slips as fall sprint begins
History suggests Republicans should do well in the midterms, but recent special elections are proving their…
Have we forgotten the true meaning of Labor Day?
There are many misconceptions around Labor Day. Here’s a look at its history — and what…
Trump Tells Rally Crowd the FBI Also Searched 16-Year-Old Barron’s Room
Donald Trump spoke on Saturday night at a rally in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, to lend support for…
Grab the Popcorn, America: 2024 Republican Hopefuls Head to New Hampshire
Labor Day traditionally marks the official start of a campaign season. While the November midterms are…
Drive safe on the road with “Be Safe. Drive Smart” initiative
The initiative urges all Texans to know and follow the state’s traffic laws for safe driving,…
The NRSC Raised More Than $180 Million, So Where Did It Go?
The GOP has a real shot at winning the Senate in November. Most observers just assume…
Katie Hobbs Declines Televised Debate with Kari Lake, Proposes Alternative
Arizona Secretary of State and Democratic gubernatorial nominee Katie Hobbs campaign sent a letter to Arizona…
Former Trump Labor Secretary Cautions That New Biden ‘Regulatory Burdens’ Could Founder ‘Good’ Aug Jobs Report
Former U.S. Labor Secretary under President Donald Trump and economic analyst Eugene Scalia sat down with…
FBI Agent Canned for Political Bias Put Top Witness Against Bidens on Ice
The more we learn about the Timothy Thibault situation, the worse it looks for the FBI.…
Biden at Independence Hall: Trump, allies threaten democracy
In a speech Thursday night, President Joe Biden will frame the November elections as part of…
Climate Alarmists Hardest Hit After Summer Months Pass Without Named Hurricanes
In this episode of The Existential Threat to Mankind… It wasn’t supposed to be this way.…
Rick Scott Slams Loser Mentality of Republicans, Takes Shot at Mitch McConnell
Sen. Rick Scott, who heads the NRSC, has taken a lot of heat this cycle for…
Governor Abbott, TJJD Announce Over $295,000 Grant To Uvalde County Juvenile Probation Department
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) today announced that the State of…
Many hospitals are required to provide an itemized bill upon request
A viral video claims hospitals are legally obligated to provide an itemized bill if you ask…
Dr. Oz and David McCormick will finally reunite
The former foes are set to appear at a foreign policy event next week, hosted by…
The Real Extremists Reveal Themselves
Like a lot of pro-life conservatives, I rarely get involved in deep debates on abortion anymore…
Abbott says raising the age to buy an assault-style rifle is “unconstitutional” based on recent court rulings
The gunman in Uvalde bought two AR-15-style rifles days after he turned 18, the legal purchasing…
Trump Demands to Be Declared the ‘Rightful Winner’ or ‘Have a New Election, Immediately!’
Remember two weeks ago when former President Donald Trump was lauded in some circles for sending…
Tim Ryan Might Have Helped J.D. Vance Following His Latest Comment
The Ohio Senate race is heating up, as J.D. Vance has taken the lead in the…
As The Press Cheers, Biden Turns Into Foggy Joe and Undercuts the January 6 Commission
The pliant journalists who cannot stop applauding the new “Tough Joe” fail to actually listen to…
What to know about name, image and likeness deals in college, HS sports
How have NIL deals impacted college sports so far, and can high school athletes cash in?…
Smells Like Cover-up: Garland Tries to Shut Down DOJ Employees Talking to Congress
We’ve been seeing a lot of FBI folks coming forward to blow the whistle on the…
Biden talks crime prevention, gun control in PA
The White House said Biden will use his visit to call out Republicans for opposing his…
Families of the Uvalde shooting victims denounce Gov. Greg Abbott’s inaction on gun reform
The governor has made a vocal enemy in the families of Robb Elementary shooting victims. They…
Amidst the Election Dooming, Hope Arises in Georgia
As November approaches, a distinct and coordinated attempt by the media to paint Democrats as resurgent…
Gov. Abbott announces DPS security measures for Uvalde ISD
The announcement comes as the district prepares for the upcoming school year, which starts on September…
Larry Hogan Says the GOP Should Avoid ‘Unelectable’ Candidates and I Have Thoughts
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan appeared on CBS News’ “Face the Nation” program on Sunday and as…
Yes, eligible public service workers can still get full federal student loan forgiveness
While President Biden’s recent announcement impacts a wider group of borrowers, there’s an existing program that…
MLB players’ association trying to unionize minor leaguers
While the average major league salary is above $4 million, players with minor league contracts earn…
Emerging Details From the New Iran Deal Show More Bad Ideas and No Enforcement Mechanisms
One of the Biden Administration’s top foreign policy goals since coming into office has been to…
Roy Blunt Wilts in New Stephanopoulos Interview, Gives Leftists the Soundbite They Want on Trump, Documents
It’s a wonder sometimes that some Republicans manage to get through the day without tripping over…
Biden DNI Makes Troubling Announcement About Documents Seized During Trump Raid
As we noted earlier, a judge has signaled that she’s likely to grant the request of…
Beto O’Rourke postpones events after being hospitalized
The Democratic candidate for Texas governor will be resting at home in El Paso, he said.
Next on the GOP’s List: Starving Queer Kids
Nothing says “family values” like fighting for the right to starve LGBTQ+ kids. That’s the latest…
The Pulitzer Prize Dis-Honors: Pretend Dogs, Fake Food Holidays, and Real Fruit Art Thefts
Our weekly recognition of less-than-meritorious excellence in journalism worthy of a skewed version of Pulitzer Prize…
RedState Weekly Briefing: Biden Impeachable, Comeback Unreachable, Stelter Screechable
Welcome to the RedState Weekly Briefing — where we take a quick look at the week’s…
A Revealing Admission is Made About What – and Who – Were Behind Biden’s Student Debt Plan
Since the announcement on Tuesday that Joe Biden was going to be unilaterally “forgiving” billions in…
As his district gets redder, Uvalde’s Republican congressman faces heat for votes on guns and gay marriage
Gonzales broke with his party to support sweeping gun safety legislation that passed after the city's…
When Senator Leahy laughed with Raul Castro
Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), the most senior and longest-serving member of the Senate, is retiring at…
Providers ready to help out of state after Texas ‘trigger law’ goes into effect two months after fall of Roe v. Wade
SAN ANTONIO – Texas’ “trigger” law takes effect Thursday, two months after the U.S. Supreme Court…
Trump’s Crosshairs Have Centered on Mitch McConnell
Republican Senate Leader Mitch McConnell is an old-guard Republican that has outlived so many other politicians…
Whistleblowers Reveal How Far FBI Brass Went to Shut Down Hunter Biden Case
We’ve been hearing a lot of concerning revelations from a flood of whistleblowers revealing the bias…
What Do Cheech, Chong, and Bad Bunny Have to Do With Nevada’s Most Coveted Commission?
On Tuesday, the uniformly Democratic and undeniably powerful Clark County Commission declared August 22, “Cheech and…
Joe Biden Wakes up to Democratic Mutiny on Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
President Joe Biden’s unilateral move to implement a student loan forgiveness plan that “will include at…
Texas’ trigger law goes into effect Thursday. Here’s what you need to know.
Most abortions became illegal in Texas last year. That’s when Senate Bill 8 went into effect.…
Texans who perform abortions now face up to life in prison, $100,000 fine
Texas, the largest state to restrict abortions, now has three significant bans on the books, setting…
Twitter faces regulator questions on fake accounts
While it’s not clear whether there’s a formal investigation, the SEC has asked Twitter about how…
Leftists Lose It on CNN’s Jake Tapper After Making the Mistake of Doing Something a Moderate Would
Jake Tapper would hardly be considered moderate. He’s made it clear that he’s very supportive of…
Biden announces student loan relief for borrowers making less than $125,000
If his plan survives legal challenges that are almost certain to come, it could offer a…
The Internal Revenue Service Is Not the Only Armed Agency to Worry About
(The opinions expressed in guest op-eds are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent…
Biden is canceling up to $10K in student loans, $20K for Pell Grant recipients
Updated August 24, 2022 at 1:18 PM ET On Wednesday, President Biden announced a sweeping effort…
Dooming and Glooming Over the Latest Election Results
Tuesday’s election results were certainly interesting and in many ways, they were a tale of two…
T-Squared: Pete Buttigieg will open #TribFest22
The U.S. transportation secretary will formally kick off The Texas Tribune Festival in a conversation about…
“It’s a living hell”: Scorching heat in Texas prisons revives air-conditioning debate
Texas heat has killed prisoners and cost the state millions in wrongful death and civil rights…
In Texas’ most competitive congressional race, neither candidate is running toward the center
Progressive Democrat Michelle Vallejo and conservative Republican Monica De La Cruz face off in a South…
Slathering After the Presidency, Newsom’s Veto of SB 57 Was Pure Political Calculation
A broken clock is right twice a day. California Governor Gavin Newsom became the poster child…
LIVE ELECTION RESULTS: Florida, New York, and Oklahoma
Another Tuesday, another set of primaries. This week, it’s primaries in Florida and New York, (with…
President Biden expected to announce up to $10k in loan forgiveness
The president will announce a move to forgive up to $10,000 in federal student loans for…
Records: Less than a quarter of BCSO deputy COVID-19 benefits claims have been approved
SAN ANTONIO – Bexar County sheriff’s detention officers and deputies who have applied for COVID-19 workers’…
No, Florida doesn’t have a statewide banned book list, like viral meme claims
VERIFY viewers asked if a meme showing a list of banned books in Florida is real.…
Staunch Progressive Lists Six Reasons Why Biden Should Not Cancel Student Debt
As an announcement day is set regarding Biden’s decision on student debt relief, staunch progressive Ben…