(Washington Examiner) South Dakota’s Republican-controlled House is introducing legislation that would allow the state to nullify President Biden’s executive orders if it determines they are unconstitutional. “The Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council may review any executive order issued by the President of the United States, if the order has not been affirmed … [Read more...] about South Dakota GOP Introduces Legislation That Would Allow State to Nullify Biden Executive Orders
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Iowa Governor Lifts Mask Requirements, Other Coronavirus Restrictions
(Fox News) Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Friday lifted coronavirus restrictions that had been in place in the state since before Thanksgiving. The Republican’s latest health proclamation won’t require Iowans to wear masks while inside public buildings and removes limits on both indoor and outdoor gatherings. "I strongly encourage that all businesses or other employers … [Read more...] about Iowa Governor Lifts Mask Requirements, Other Coronavirus Restrictions
Trump Impeachment to Open With Debate on Constitutionality
(AP) Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial will launch this week with a debate and a vote on whether it’s even constitutional to prosecute the former president over the deadly Capitol siege now that he’s no longer in office. The details are coming together in a draft agreement between Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Republican Leader Mitch … [Read more...] about Trump Impeachment to Open With Debate on Constitutionality
US Senate Approves Amendment to Keep Embassy in Jerusalem
(The Jerusalem Post) The United States Senate voted 97-3 to support an amendment to the COVID-19 budget resolution that affirmed the country’s intention to keep its embassy in Jerusalem. It was put forward by Republican Senators Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma and Bill Hagerty of Tennessee. Inhofe tweeted that the amendment “would make the US Embassy in Jerusalem permanent, … [Read more...] about US Senate Approves Amendment to Keep Embassy in Jerusalem
Senators Slam Democrats for Blocking Measure to Stop Infanticide: “Shows How Radical They Are”
(LifeNews) Yesterday, Senate Democrats blocked a request by Republicans to vote on an amendment that would stop infanticide and provide medical care and treatment for babies who are born alive after botched abortions. During consideration of the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill, members of both parties have filed hundreds of amendments on all sorts of political issues. … [Read more...] about Senators Slam Democrats for Blocking Measure to Stop Infanticide: “Shows How Radical They Are”