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Lindsey Graham spent his final days pushing a piece of legislation that could fundamentally cripple Russia's ability to wage war. Now he's gone, and the question facing Senate Republicans is simple: will we finish what he started? The bipartisan sanctions bill unveiled Tuesday represents something rare in Washington. It's actual policy with teeth, not the usual performative … [Read more...] about The Russia Sanctions Bill Graham Died Fighting For Can’t Wait Any Longer

Mark Carney has a problem, and it's entirely of his own making. He rode anti-American sentiment straight into the Prime Minister's office, whipping up Canadian pride by positioning the United States as everything wrong with North America. Crass, greedy, morally bankrupt America versus enlightened, compassionate Canada. It was a hell of a campaign strategy. Turns out it's a … [Read more...] about Mark Carney Built His Career on Hating America and Now Canada Will Pay the Price

Mike Johnson just reminded everyone why legislative chess matters more than Twitter tantrums. After nearly a month of watching his own party members bring the House floor to a complete standstill, the Speaker finally cracked the code. He got the rebels to stand down, passed a critical procedural vote, and managed to look like he was in control the whole time. That takes … [Read more...] about House Conservatives End Their Blockade After Johnson Agrees to Force Senate’s Hand on Voter ID

Amy Coney Barrett stood before the House Appropriations Committee this week and told a story that should make every American pause. Her 12-year-old son saw a bulletproof vest in her bedroom and asked what it was. She didn't have a good answer ready because honestly, what mother expects to have that conversation? This is what public service looks like in 2025. A Supreme Court … [Read more...] about When Serving Your Country Means Teaching Your Kids What Bulletproof Vests Are For

Here we go again. Another day, another attempt to drag Elon Musk through the legal mud for having the audacity to engage voters in a way that actually gets their attention. The Wisconsin Elections Commission just voted 5-1 to refer complaints against Musk to the Brown County District Attorney, claiming his million-dollar giveaways might have violated state election bribery … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Elections Commission Targets Elon Musk Over Million Dollar Voter Initiative