Category: Government Updates
Senator Hawley Will Introduce Amendment to Stop Forcible Conscription of Women
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley will introduce an amendment this week to remove a provision from the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that requires women to...
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No Church Closures, Other Pushback on COVID Restrictions Top State Ballot Initiatives in Texas, Pennsylvania
Ordinarily odd-year elections occur in a relatively few states and only for certain races or issues. But Tuesday’s general election does feature potential guarantees against...
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Where’s the Discussion About Natural Immunity?
Last year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended Americans not travel for Christmas. Now, the agency has made a similar recommendation for...
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Campaigning in Churches: Virginia Governor’s Race Raises IRS Issues
Virginia is in the middle of a close election race for governor, pitting Democrat Terry McAuliffe against Republican candidate Glenn Youngkin. Election Day is November...
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Texas House Passes ‘Save Women’s Sports’ Bill
The Texas House voted 76-54 to pass House Bill 25 (HB 25), “An act relating to requiring public school students to compete in interscholastic athletic...
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California Mandates Gender-Neutral Toy Aisles for Large Retail Stores
California Governor Gavin Newsom just signed into law a bill that requires large department stores to have a “gender neutral section” for toys and childcare...
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Justice Alito Labels Recent Criticisms of Supreme Court as Intimidation Tactics
In a speech at the University of Notre Dame recently, Justice Samuel Alito, took the opportunity to address recent criticisms of the U.S. Supreme Court...
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Sen. Manchin Says $3.5 Trillion Spending Bill is ‘Dead on Arrival’ Without Hyde Amendment
Lawmakers in Congress have been debating and negotiating for months over a spending plan proposed by President Biden. The “Build Back Better Act” is what...
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$1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill on Brink of Failure Ahead of Thursday’s Vote
For months now, Congress has been debating and voting on a bipartisan $1 trillion infrastructure bill. The bill, termed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act...
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New California Law Requires Insurance Companies to Hide Minors’ Abortions and Gender Identity Treatments from Parents
One of the anti-family bills the California legislature was considering a few months ago has been signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom. AB 1184...
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Texas Governor Signs More Pro-Life Legislation into Law
If there was a competition for most pro-life state in the Union, Texas would certainly be in the running. On September 1, 2021, Texas became...
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Senate Committee Will Investigate Instagram’s Harmful Impact on Young Girls
A Senate committee will investigate Facebook Inc., following a recent report revealing that Instagram (which Facebook owns) is “toxic for teen girls.” The Wall Street...
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How Would Congress’ Proposed Spending and Tax Hikes Affect Families?
Congress is looking at a plan to place higher tax rates “on corporations, investors and high-income business owners,” The Wall Street Journal reported. The $2.2...
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Private Companies Strike Back After Texas Heartbeat Bill Goes into Effect
Conservatives used to see big businesses as friendly entities on their side in the culture war. But not anymore. Last week, the Supreme Court allowed...
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Arkansas Attorney General Will Defend ‘Save Adolescents From Experimentation’ Act
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge asked the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to take up the case of the state’s “Save Adolescents From Experimentation”...
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House to Vote on Bill to ‘Enshrine’ Abortion into Federal Law, Override State Pro-Life Laws
The United States House of Representatives is preparing to vote on a bill that would “enshrine” the right to an abortion into federal law. In...
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Bill that Teaches ‘Gender Identity’ to Kindergarteners Signed into Law by Illinois Governor
The Illinois governor has signed into law a new bill that promotes “gender identity” to kindergartners, as well as “abortion,” “contraception,” “masturbation,” and “sexual orientation”...
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Senator Cruz Stops Late-Night Push to Pass ‘Federal Government Takeover of Elections’
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, recently blocked an attempt to pass a bill overhauling federal elections in the dead of night. The “For the People...
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Texas Senate Passes Bill to Save Girls Sports
The Texas Senate has passed a bill to save girls sports and ensure that student athletes compete in events in accordance with their biological sex....
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How Long Would it Take You to Spend $3.5 trillion?
Wednesday’s vote in the Senate regarding the “budget blueprint” for a proposed $3.5 trillion spending spree next year raises far more questions than it answers,...
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Senate Approves $4.5 Trillion Dollars in Spending
The United States Senate has approved a $1 trillion infrastructure spending bill as well as a $3.5 trillion budget resolution for other social programs. The...
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Governor No Longer: Andrew Cuomo Resigns Following Sexual Harassment Allegations
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his resignation on Tuesday, saying the best thing he can do for the state is to “step aside.” His...
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Female Chicago Police Officer Killed in Line of Duty, Leaving Behind Two-Month-Old Daughter
A 29-year-old Chicago police officer was shot and killed over the weekend during a traffic stop, and her partner is in critical condition after suffering...
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New $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Includes ‘Gender Identity’ As Protected Class
Senators released the full text of a proposed infrastructure bill on Sunday after weeks of negotiations. The “Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act” clocks in at...
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