By Chris Edwards – Cato Institute

That is Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R‑LA) “fiscal responsibility” promise on his website. Yet he is leading Republicans down an irresponsible path with the reconciliation bill moving through the House. The bill would increase federal debt substantially over the coming decade, even beyond the crisis levels in the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) baseline. Continue reading “Congress Set to Boost Federal Debt $5 Trillion”

By Dave DeCamp – Antiwar.com

Gaza’s Health Ministry said on Tuesday that Israeli strikes killed 87 Palestinians and wounded 290 over the previous 24-hour period amid Israel’s ramped-up assault on the Palestinian territory. Continue reading “Israeli Attacks on Gaza Kill 87 More Palestinians Over 24 Hours”

By Cindy Harper – Reclaim The Net

Distorted European Union flag with 12 yellow stars forming a circle on a blue field and an orange grid pattern overlay, set against an orange background.

A new report has uncovered an expansive and quietly orchestrated campaign by the European Commission to shape public discourse through nearly €649 ($735M) million in taxpayer-funded projects aimed at regulating online speech. Continue reading “European Commission Accused of Orchestrating $735M Speech-Control Campaign”

By Chris Menahan – Information Liberation

President Donald Trump, who lifted all US weapons restrictions and shipped a massive amount of bombs to the Jewish state swiftly after taking office, is reportedly “frustrated” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for expanding the war on Gaza. Continue reading “Trump, After Rearming Israel, ‘Frustrated’ With Netanyahu for Expanding War”

By Tyler Derden – Zerohedge

UnitedHealth Group shares dropped as much as 7.5% in premarket trading Wednesday in New York, following a Guardian investigation that revealed the health insurer shelled out “Premium Dividend” and “Shared Savings” bonuses to nursing homes that reduced hospital transfers for sick residents.

The Guardian’s investigation is based on thousands of confidential corporate and patient records obtained through sources, public records requests, and court filings, along with interviews with nearly two dozen current and former UnitedHealth and nursing home employees, as well as two whistleblower declarations submitted to Congress.

Continue reading “UnitedHealth Shares Drop After Report Alleges Secret Bonus Payments To Nursing Homes For Cutting Hospital Transfers”

By Ari Hoffman – The Postmillennial

BREAKING: Washington State Dems vote against informing parents about sexual assault of a child by a school employee

In a move that has sparked fierce backlash from Republican lawmakers and parental rights organizations, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1296 into law on Tuesday, effectively dismantling key provisions of Initiative 2081—a voter-backed parental rights initiative supported by over 454,000 Washingtonians. Continue reading “BREAKING: Washington State Dems vote against informing parents about sexual assault of a child by a school employee”

By Thomas Stevenson – The Postmillennial

Jake Tapper dodges Megyn Kelly's questions on Biden: 'I do not accept that I was part of a cover-up'

Megyn Kelly interviewed CNN’s Jack Tapper and Axios’ Alex Thompson to discuss their new book “Original Sin,” detailing former President Joe Biden’s mental decline while in office. During the interview, Tapper doged Kely’s question on whether or not he was aware of former Biden’s condition during his term in the White House. Continue reading “Jake Tapper dodges Megyn Kelly’s questions on Biden: ‘I do not accept that I was part of a cover-up’”