A growing number of billionaires, led by Bill Gates, are rallying for increased taxation on the ultra-rich. Billionaires Rally for Higher Taxes In his Reddit “Ask Me Anything” session last year, Gates expressed surprise at the lack of significant tax increases for the wealthy. He reinforced this call at the World Economic Forum in Davos,…
The Biden administration is stepping up with a hefty $1.7 billion initiative announced Tuesday morning, targeting the ambitious goal of putting an end to hunger in the United States by 2030. Ending Hunger by 2030: A Realistic Goal? This initiative, as stated by the White House, will benefit 141 different projects across the nation. The…
California’s Governor Gavin Newsom is once again the target of a recall effort led by some of the same figures who previously attempted to remove him from office in 2021. Is California Ready for a Change? The group behind the push, Rescue California—self-described as part of the California Taxpayers Coalition—has pointed to escalating crime rates…
There’s a move in Hawaii that could potentially knock Donald Trump off the 2024 presidential election ballot. Trump’s Candidacy at Risk? Democrats have proposed a bill aimed at preventing insurrectionists from holding public office, referencing the 14th Amendment. Trump isn’t directly mentioned in the bill, but he might be affected by it due to accusations…
In response to LGBTQ+ groups contacting the United Nations about “systemic” discrimination in Texas, Governor Greg Abbott sharply dismissed the global entity in a short social media message. Abbott’s Blunt Tweet On X, previously known as Twitter, Governor Greg Abbott bluntly stated: “The UN can go pound sand.” Texas’ Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws This remark follows the…
Donald Trump has challenged a judicial decision that obliges the former U.S. president to pay $454 million for reportedly inflating his net worth and property values to obtain favorable loan conditions. Challenging the $454M Fine On Monday, Trump appealed to a state appellate court, seeking to reverse Justice Arthur Engoron’s February 16 verdict in a…
A significant shift has been noticed with celebrities like Joe Rogan leaving California, but Stephen Moore, an economist, suggests this is part of a larger trend. Blue States Exodus Speaking to Fox Business, Moore said that over the last decade, around five million people have relocated from ‘blue states’ such as Illinois, New York, California,…
Cassidy Hutchinson, a former aide in the Trump White House, had her lawyer respond on Friday to claims made by Tony Bobulinski, a key impeachment witness for the House Republicans. Defamation Accusations In a letter that ABC News initially received, Hutchinson’s attorney labeled Tony Bobulinski’s recent statements to the House Oversight Committee as “defamatory.” Bobulinski,…
Over 21,000 people have joined a petition by a progressive Christian group, Faithful America, urging Catholic bishops to withdraw their support for former President Donald Trump. Having reached its original goal of 20,000 signatures, the group raised the target to 25,000. 21000 Voices Against Trump The group, which promotes social justice and opposes ‘Christian nationalism,’…
California Representative Michelle Steel expressed strong disapproval of the recent Alabama Supreme Court decision that limits IVF, despite her previous endorsement of a national bill with a similar aim. Contradictory Views? Steel tweeted on Thursday, “As someone who struggled to get pregnant, I believe all life is a gift. IVF allowed me, as it has…