‘Disinformation Board’ on Pause, Jankowixz to Resign

Government

Just three weeks after Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced via Congressional hearings that a "Disinformation Governance Board" was in the works. The board was intended to work with social media platforms and other public entities in order to prevent disinformation from disproportionately affecting minorities, particularly during the midterm election cycle.

House Passes Baby Formula Bill, but Some Republicans Don’t Support It – Why?

U.S. Congress

On Wednesday, the United States House of Representatives passed two bills to address the baby formula shortage. However, nine Republicans voted against the bill. One Republican leader, Steve Scalise (R-LA) sent out a memo advising members of the House to vote "no" on one bill.

Sussman Trial: Durham Holds Clinton Lawyer Lied; Elias, Cybersecurity Expert Testify

Government

On Wednesday, another attorney associated with the Clinton campaign testified at the Sussmann trial. Mark Elias, the "top lawyer on Hillary Clinton's 2016" campaign, took the stand in Sussmann's trial. Elias' testimony held that he (Elias) had hired a private research firm to "turn up damaging information" as a part of an effort to "guard against possible libel suits in the future from either Donald Trump himself or others associated with the Trump campaign.

Senate Fails to Pass Abortion Bill as Manchin Sides with Republicans

U.S. Congress

Since a leaked draft of a Supreme Court decision that would appear to overturn Roe v. Wade appeared last week, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) vowed to hold a vote on the Women's Health Protection Act, a bill that would "establish a national right to abortion." All fifty Senate Republicans voted against the bill, and moderate Joe Manchin (D-WV) joined Republicans in voting against the bill.

Supreme Court Justices Find Themselves Victims of Doxing

U.S. Supreme Court

Politico had released a story that has captured the attention of Americans on both sides of the political aisle. A leaked draft of an opinion written by conservative Justice Samuel Alito regarding the a Mississippi abortion law case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Healthcare Center.

Supreme Court Reaction to Leaked Opinion Draft, Overturning Roe v. Wade

U.S. Supreme Court

Late last night, Politico released a story on a leaked Supreme Court opinion draft. This draft was written by Justice Samuel Alito, a conservative member of the Court. The opinion is in regards to the Thomas v. Dobbs case originating in Mississippi, where a suit was brought regarding state legislation that prohibits an abortion after fifteen weeks of pregnancy.

USS Gerald R. Ford: The most advanced aircraft carrier in the world

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The construction of the USS Gerald R. Ford officially began when the Navy signed a contract with a shipyard in Newport News, Virginia, Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding. The company would not only build the carrier, but design it as well. However, three years prior in 2005, Northrop had agreed to begin "advance construction" of an aircraft carrier.

Biden Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson Confirmed to U.S. Supreme Court

U.S. Supreme Court

On Thursday, the Senate held a historic vote on the first African American woman nominated to hold a position on the highest court in the land with a vote of 53 - 47. Republicans Mitt Romney (UT), Susan Collins (ME), and Lisa Murkowski (AK) voted to confirm Jackson. Vice President Kamala Harris presided over the vote; however, the three Republicans who voted to confirm Jackson had already vocalized their support.

History of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

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In 1919, a Christmas tree was purchased for the U.S. Capitol Grounds. However, there are no other records discussing a procedure used to select and decorate the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, and it wasn't until the 1960s that a protocol was adopted in order to provide a tree for the Capitol Grounds.

Biden Submits $5.79 Trillion Budget Proposal to Congress

Government

On Monday, President Biden presented his FY 2023 budget request to Congress. He spoke to the media regarding the chief components of the proposed $5.8 trillion request.