Democrats and Republicans unite in New Jersey to stop Phil Murphy payroll tax from destroying small businesses

A new disaster is looming over the horizon in New Jersey for both small businesses and workers…Phil Murphy’s payroll tax increase. Now, a Monmouth County Republican is speaking out about the October…

Is The Taliban Now The Most Well Equipped Islamic Army On Earth?

When the Taliban assumed control of Afghanistan last month, the group took possession of a U.S.-funded weapons stockpile worth tens of billions of dollars. The U.S. invested nearly $83 billion in bolstering…

‘A Disgrace’: Democrats Block Bill Determining If COVID-19 Relief Went To Taliban

Democrats on the House Committee on Small Business blocked a bill Thursday that would’ve determined if federal COVID-19 relief funds were given to the Taliban. Ranking Member Blaine Luetkemeyer proposed the bill…

Congress Adds More Items To An Already Jam-Packed September

Lawmakers knew when they left for their August recess that they faced a grueling September schedule that included passing a massive budget, bipartisan infrastructure bill, debt ceiling increase and government funding package…

POLL: Majority Of Americans Support Manchin’s ‘Strategic Pause’ On Massive Spending Package

A majority of Americans agree with Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia’s opinion there should be a “strategic pause” on Democrats’ $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill, according to a No Labels poll…

Three San Francisco Garbage Companies Admit Bribery And Pay $36 Million To Resolve Federal Investigation

SAN FRANCISCO – Three trash disposal companies that serve San Francisco, all subsidiaries of Recology Inc., were charged today in federal court with conspiracy to commit honest services fraud and have agreed…

Hunger Didn’t Rise During Pandemic Thanks To Government Programs, Study Says

The expansion of several government programs last year likely prevented hunger from rising despite the sudden economic downturn caused by the pandemic, a study showed. The percentage of U.S. households that reported…

“I’m not resigning, but you should” Kellyanne Conway slams Biden after he threatens her board position

The Biden administration told 11 former Trump officials to resign from their appointed positions on military service academy advisory boards or face dismissal, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki confirmed Wednesday. The…

U.S. on track to default on its debt in October if Congress doesn’t raise debt ceiling

Andrew Trunsky on September 8, 2021 Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned congressional leaders Wednesday that the U.S. is on track to default on its debt sometime in October if Congress fails to…

Seattle Could Lose Hundreds Of Cops Due To COVID-19 Vaccine Policy

Harry Wilmerding on September 7, 2021 Seattle may lose more than 200 police officers over the city’s COVID-19 vaccination policy, according to a local talk radio host. Over 200 officers, who represent…

New Jersey’s flooding has been made worse by Democrat policy of overdevelopment not global warming

Days after New Jersey was hit with severe flooding in the wake of Tropical Storm Ida, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced an affordable housing crisis. The Governor called for more affordable…

Biden’s Approval Down In Multiple Swing Districts According To GOP-Aligned Poll

Andrew Trunsky on September 7, 2021 President Joe Biden’s approval rating has plummeted in multiple swing congressional districts, new polling from the American Action Network shows. While the surveys were conducted by…

Flashback: Multimillionaire Nancy Pelosi Heckled at town hall “How much are you worth, Nancy?”

It was 2018 and Donald J. Trump was still President. It’s now three years later and Pelosi has still not answered the question. Here’s what happened: U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy…

Newsom pledges $37 million for Afghanistan refugee crisis

SACRAMENTO – Furthering California’s long-standing role as a state of inclusion and refuge, Governor Gavin Newsom, along with Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood),…

Democrat Colorado Governor proposes eliminating state income tax

Democratic Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said he favors eliminating his state’s income tax during a conservative conference on Friday. Taxes act as penalties and taxing income discourages people from trying to earn…

Democrats battle big pharma in attempt to lower prescription drug prices

Democrats are drafting a sweeping plan to lower drug prices as part of their $3.5 trillion budget, but their path to doing so runs through steadfast opposition from pharmaceutical giants — and…

Defunded Portland Police can’t keep up after night filled with nine shootings

Earlier this year, Portland leaders proposed a budget to cut police funding by $9 million. Over the past 24 hours, the city has seen a shooting spree. The Portland Police Bureau’s Enhanced…

Attorney General Wilson files suit against City of Columbia for violating state law with school mask mandate

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson filed suit today with the South Carolina Supreme Court asking it to declare the City of Columbia’s school mask mandate void because it violates…

Governor Murphy to reduce gas tax by 8.3 cents under Christie gas hike regulations

TRENTON – A law enacted by former Governor Chris Christie has made New Jersey one of the most expensive states in America to fuel up your car. Now, under that law passed by…

Republicans want to stop Phil Murphy’s business crushing tax, but Dems won’t reconvene

Calling Murphy's payroll tax increase on employers a job killer in a state with the 6th highest unemployment rate in the nation, Sen. Declan O'Scanlon called for the use of federal relief…

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