By Tom Ozimek White House spokesperson Jen Psaki said Friday that the $1.9 trillion relief package—panned by Republicans as a liberal wish list packed with non-pandemic-related spending priorities—is an “incredibly progressive bill,” and expressed the expectation that congressional progressives will give it their stamp of approval when the bill circles back to the House. Psaki made the remarks at […]
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CNN, NBC Paid Antifa Activist for Footage From Capitol Breach
By Zachary Stieber Three news agencies paid an activist who identifies as Antifa and was charged for allegedly committing crimes during the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol for footage he captured during the mayhem. CNN, NBC, and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) paid John Earle Sullivan thousands of dollars to use video clips […]
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House Republicans Targeting 47 ‘Vulnerable’ Democrats to Retake House Majority in 2022
By Jack Phillips House Republicans released a plan to retake the House majority in 2022 by targeting 47 districts with vulnerable Democrats. The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) noted in a memo that the Republican Party is just five seats away from holding a majority in the House of Representatives, saying that the GOP can be competitive in four-dozen […]
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American Energy Independence at Risk With Biden Orders, Experts Say
By Bowen Xiao The Biden administration has clamped down hard on energy and oil as part of its climate change agenda. But experts warn that the president’s recent actions will have long-term impacts on production and the economy—it will also mean more dependence from imports. President Joe Biden recently issued a slew of executive orders […]
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More National Guard Troops Get Called Back to Their States
By Samuel Allegri More governors are calling their local National Guard units to return to their respective states following accounts of thousands of them saying they had been “banished” to the parking garage of the U.S. Capitol. Montana’s Republican governor Greg Gianforte called the expulsion of troops from the Capitol a “national disgrace.” Gianforte said in an […]
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McConnell and Schumer Lock Over Senate Power-Sharing Deal Due to Filibuster Spat
By Tom Ozimek Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) are at loggerheads over a power-sharing arrangement in the 50-50 split upper chamber, with a rift over the filibuster rule keeping the two from reaching a deal on how to manage proceedings. Schumer and McConnell started talking earlier this week about a possible […]
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President Trump’s Farewell Address to the Nation: Full Transcript
By The Epoch Times Staff My fellow Americans, four years ago we launched a great national effort to rebuild our country, to renew its spirit, and to restore the allegiance of this government to its citizens. In short, we embarked on a mission to make America great again for all Americans. As I conclude my […]
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Texas Governor Decries Vetting of National Guard
By Zachaery Stieber Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday criticized the vetting of National Guard troops who are guarding Washington, calling it offensive. “This is the most offensive thing I’ve ever heard,” Abbott, a Republican, said in a social media statement. “No one should ever question the loyalty or professionalism of the Texas National Guard.” Texas sent more […]
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US Changes Course on Taiwan in Defiance of Beijing
By Emel Akan WASHINGTON DC — Washington has long been cautious in dealing with the Taiwan issue for fear of provoking the regime in Beijing and heightening tensions. The tone of U.S.–Taiwan relations, however, has dramatically changed under the Trump administration, particularly since a September 2020 visit to Taipei by a senior U.S. official that paved the […]
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Beijing-Linked Group Tries to Sway US Media With Reporter Trips, Dinners With Execs
By Cathy He and Eva Fu A group tied to Beijing has organized trips to China for more than 120 journalists from almost 50 U.S. media outlets since 2009, as part of a broad campaign to deepen the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) influence in the United States. Called the China-United States Exchange Foundation (CUSEF), the group is […]
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Trump Not Resigning, Will ‘Not Leave the Public Stage at All:’ Gaetz
By Zachary Stieber President Donald Trump has no plans to resign and remains the most powerful, most influential Republican, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) said late Sunday. “I spoke with President Trump today. He’s not resigning, and he is not leaving the public stage at all. Donald J. Trump remains the inspirational leader of a loving and patriotic movement. […]
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Secretary Carson: Haven’t Talked About Using 25th Amendment
By Zachary Stieber One of President Donald Trump’s longest-tenured Cabinet members on Friday said he has not spoken with anybody about using the 25th Amendment to remove Trump from office. “As a nation we need to heal. I have not talked to anyone about invoking the 25th Amendment, and I am focused on finishing what I started […]
