Australia Proposes ‘World-Leading’ Ban on Social Media for Children Under 16
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday that his government will implement a “world-leading” ban on social media for children under the age of 16.
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Dem Sen. Schatz: SCOTUS Decreasing Its Power over Abortion Policy Shows They Think ‘They Are in Charge of All of Us’
On Monday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Inside with Jen Psaki,” Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) argued that the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Dobbs decision that decreased the power of the Supreme Court and the judicial branch by leaving decisions on abortion policy up
Sen. Bob Casey Gives Federal Funds to Norfolk Southern Days After Accepting Lobbyist Cash
Sen. Bob Casey publicly berated Norfolk Southern Railroad after the East Palestine disaster, but privately he directed federal funds their way only days after accepting a campaign donation from their high-powered lobbyist.
Dem Sen. Schatz: ‘A Lot’ of Dems Didn’t Want This Border Bill and Did It Because We Had to
On Wednesday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) stated that “a lot of Democrats were deeply uncomfortable with those policy demands,” on the border that Republicans made “but we went along with it because we understand that
Americans ‘Deserve Answers’: House Republicans Launch Probe into Maui Fire Response
House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) on Tuesday announced that his committee will be investigating the federal government’s response to the wildfires in Maui that were the deadliest in the nation’s history in over a century.
Dozens Dead, Lahaina ‘Burned to the Ground’: Franklin Graham Urges Prayer for Those Affected by Hawaii Wildfires
Christian evangelist Franklin Graham is calling for prayer for those affected by the devastating wildfires in Hawaii, which have already claimed the lives of dozens of people.
Democrat Suggests Senate Introduces Resolution Urging Biden Administration to Nix Federal Mask Mandate
Democrat Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) has suggested the Senate introduce a resolution urging the Biden administration to pull back its federal mask mandate, concluding that agencies are sometimes “a little too precautionary.”
Far-Left Senate Democrats: Keep Climate Provisions in Infrastructure Bill
Far-left Senate Democrats made their feelings known about not rubberstamping the infrastructure legislation if climate provisions are left out.
Democrats Take Senate Floor Overnight to Protest Amy Coney Barrett: ‘No Hyperbole – It’s Life or Death Stakes’
Democrats took the Senate floor overnight Sunday to protest Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the Supreme Court, warning that Americans are facing “life or death stakes.”
Left Slams New York Times over Front Page; ‘Full-on Endorsement of Fascism’; UPDATE: Times Caves
Critics on the left are furious at the New York Times for a banner headline on the front page of its Tuesday edition that declares: “AS CHAOS SPREADS, TRUMP VOWS TO ‘END IT NOW’.”
Pramila Jayapal: ‘Enormous Suffering’ Is Leverage for Green New Deal
Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), the co-chair of the House Progressive Caucus, said in an interview with Vox on Wednesday that Americans’ “suffering” is her leverage to enact leftist causes such as the Green New Deal.
Ted Cruz, Alyssa Milano to Host ‘Civil’ Debate on Gun Control
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and progressive activist and actress Alyssa Milano will hold a “civil” debate next Tuesday discussing gun control.
Schatz: Republicans ‘Are Coming After Your Medicare and Your Medicaid’ to Pay for Tax Cuts
During Friday’s Democratic Weekly Address, Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) commented on President Trump’s budget proposal and stated that Republicans are trying to pay for their tax cuts “by going after your health care.” Schatz said, “Republicans really are coming after
Democrat Sen. Brian Schatz Backpedals After Conflating Tear Gas with Chemical Weapons
Senator Schatz quickly backpedaled on a stream of tweets about the use of tear gas against migrants attempting to penetrate the U.S. border.
Dem Sen Schatz: ‘Republicans Are Trying to Take Away Your Health Care’
During Friday’s Democratic Weekly Address, Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) stated, “Republicans are working at all levels of government to take away people’s health care.” Transcript (via FedNews) as Follows: “Hi everyone. I’m Senator Brian Schatz, from Hawaii. Republicans are trying to
Lighthizer Lights Up Senator Schatz Over China Trade War: ‘Does That Mean Democracies Always Lose’ to Dictatorships?
“I don’t think it is a stupid fight to say China should not be able to come in an steal the future of American industry,” U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said in a heated exchange.
Left Blasts Jeff Sessions for ‘Anglo-American’ Reference That Barack Obama Also Used
Democrats and their left-wing allies blasted Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Monday for making reference to the “Anglo-American” legal tradition, which they construed as racist.
Senator Brian Schatz: ‘Words Cannot Express My Disgust’ with Trump, He Is ‘Not My President’
Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) claimed on Twitter, Tuesday, that President Trump was no longer his president.
Dem Rep Schatz: ‘This Administration and This Congress Have Governed With Cruelty’
During Friday’s Democratic Weekly Address, Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) stated, “this administration and this Congress have governed with cruelty and have broken every promise they made to the American people.” Transcript as Follows: “Hi, I’m Senator Brian Schatz from Hawaii. This
Silicon Valley Democrats Plot Effort to Save Net Neutrality
Federal Communications Commission Chairman (FCC) Ajit Pai announced his plan Wednesday to reverse the “Net Neutrality” rules adopted under President Barack Obama. And Democrats, and Silicon Valley activists, are already preparing to fight the change.
Trump Weighs In as Senate Slides Toward Showdown Over Neil Gorsuch
President Donald Trump devoted Friday’s weekly White House address to praising Judge Neil Gorsuch, his nominee to fill the seat of beloved conservative Justice Antonin Scalia, and pushing for his speedy confirmation by the Senate.
Hawaii Declares State of Emergency over Zika, Dengue
Hawaii’s governor David Ige declared a state of emergency for mosquito-borne illnesses on Sunday, including Zika and dengue fever. The latter has been an especially urgent concern, with over 250 confirmed cases of dengue reported during the current outbreak.
Obama Backs Brian Schatz over Colleen Hanabusa in Hawaii Senate Race
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Monday threw his support to Sen. Brian Schatz over Colleen Hanabusa in Hawaii’s Senate race, stepping into a primary that has been divisive for voters in the state where Obama was born. Obama’s
End the Farce, Pull the Plug: Amendment Would Give Amnesty/Legal Status to Any Would-Be Immigrant Displaced by 'Climate Change'
Enough. Enough. Senator Brian Schatz’s (D-HI) filed an amendment for the immigration bill Wednesday that would allow stateless people in the U.S. to seek conditional lawful status if their nations have been made uninhabitable by climate change. Drought in Mexico?
Hawaii Lt. Gov. Appointed to Inouye Senate Seat
On Wednesday, Gov. Neil Abercrombie announced the appointment of his Lt. Governor, Brian Schatz, to succeed the late Daniel Inouye in the U.S. Senate. Schatz will serve until a special election is held in 2014. Other candidates for the senate
Hawaii Lieutenant Gov. Picked to Fill Senate Seat
(AP) – Hawaii Lt. Gov. Brian Schatz on Wednesday was appointed the state’s next U.S. senator, bucking the dying wishes of U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye to win the support of Gov. Neil Abercrombie. Schatz, a 40-year-old former nonprofit CEO who
