WASHINGTON — An anti-abortion group is calling for a Senate investigation into the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) funding of research that used fetal organs and tissue. In January of this year, the NIH announced it was stopping money meant for research that used fetal tissue from elective abortions, but the 40 Days for Life … Read more
Millions of Americans could see double the pay for working overtime under a newly proposed federal bill. Lawmakers have recently introduced the Double the Wage for Overtime Act, which would increase the rate for hours worked beyond 40 hours to double pay. The proposed bill was would adjust the Fair Labor Standards Act, a law … Read more
Prediction market giant Kalshi is ramping up its push into political forecasting with a new “Midterms Hub” with a map showing how gamblers place the odds on Senate and House races in the fall elections. Bringing a veritable Vegas thrill to a sacred rite of democracy, the hub aggregates live market odds for the contests, … Read more
Paul Finebaum is sticking to sports. The ESPN and SEC Network college football analyst told AL.com that he will not run for the U.S. Senate in Alabama on the Republican ticket despite floating the idea of a foray into politics earlier this year. “I have been deeply moved by so many people in Alabama who … Read more
ESPN SEC Network host and analyst Paul Finebaum said he is “considering” leaving the Worldwide Leader to run for the U.S. Senate on the republican ticket following the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. In a recent interview with OutKick’s Clay Travis, the 70-year-old Finebaum explained that “one or two people in Washington had reached out” to … Read more
The Senate on Thursday confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz, the celebrity TV doctor, 53-45 and mostly along party lines to lead Medicare and Medicaid, which insure nearly half of all Americans. The future of both programs is the subject of fierce debate: Republicans are contemplating significant cuts to Medicaid, which provides health care to low-income Americans. … Read more
But still, the theatricality of a filibuster — amplified in an age when we can all watch it on whatever device is handy — gives the idiosyncratic maneuver some extra oomph. It’s a demonstration of something remarkable about the American system of government. In the film, the CBS newsman notes that among the observers in … Read more
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Dr. Jay Bhattacharya as director of the National Institutes of Health, installing a contrarian who has pledged to reform scientific funding practices as the leader of the world’s premier medical research agency. Dr. Bhattacharya’s confirmation — by a party-line vote of 53 to 47 — comes as the N.I.H., with … Read more
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have spoken out about child online safety as they urged social media platforms to combat harmful content visible online. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex released a video of their plea to big tech companies following the US Senate Judiciary Committee’s hearing on online safety for children on Wednesday. Alongside … Read more
Aug. 3 is now Tony Bennett Day in America. A resolution was unanimously passed in the Senate to honor the legendary singer, who died last week, on what would have been his 97th birthday. “You only come across a Tony Bennett once in a lifetime,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said of the longtime New Yorker on … Read more
An 18-year-old military recruit forced to shower with biological males as part of the Biden administration’s transgender policies is complaining about being placed in an “extremely uncomfortable position.” The report was first raised at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing Tuesday. The girl is afraid to speak out of fear it will harm her career, Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) … Read more
It was boo-ed. The Utah Senate scared away a resolution to create a permanent celebration date for Halloween, according to FOX 13 News. Republican state Sen. Kirk Cullimore submitted the resolution, which failed by a 9-to-16 vote, in hopes that Halloween would be observed on the last Friday of October. “I opened the resolution because … Read more
The BeyHive is looking for some money, honey. Beyoncé’s highly anticipated “Renaissance” world tour was announced earlier this week — and fans have been buzzing about getting their hands on the sought-after tickets. The megastar, 41, is setting out on her first stadium stretch in five years, since her “On The Run II Tour” with husband … Read more