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In the debt ceiling agreement last spring, House Republicans passed legislation making modest changes to work requirements for certain government programs. Less than 12 months later, another congressional agreement could effectively undo that progress.Congressional leaders recently announced an agreement on a tax package, the rumors of which had been circulating for several weeks. The House Ways and Means Committee passed the agreement shortly thereafter. In so doing, committee members took another step toward expanding the welfare state, one that will lead to more low-income families on the government rolls than in work.Child Subsidy ChangesAs previously noted, the tax agreement made...

Another apparent “sweetheart deal” negotiated by President Biden’s Justice Department in a politically charged case is drawing scrutiny.Former IRS contractor Charles Edward Littlejohn, who stole and helped publicize the confidential tax records of Donald Trump and an estimated 7,500 other wealthy Americans, could face little or no jail time when he’s sentenced later this month, because the DOJ allowed him to plead guilty to a single felony count.In a new court filing, prosecutors acknowledge the plea deal “does not account for the fact that he leaked thousands of individuals’ tax returns. His [sentencing] range would be the same today if...

The foods we eat can go a long way in boosting our moods. Here are our favorite snacks for happiness, according to science. Achieving happiness is top of mind for many people, and we'll try just about anything to get it. Whether it's therapy, exercise or meditation, we all want to bring more peace and joy into our lives. When we think about what makes us happy, our diet isn't usually at the top of the list (unless your favorite fast-food joint brings joy to mind). The foods we eat actually play a major role in how we feel. Studies...

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The real story of Fani Willis isn’t her affair, even though the media wants you to focus on that. The real story is her paramour’s two meetings with the White House, and the two letters Fani received from the Biden White House Counsel. The hearing was to compel discovery, and these two letters were kept from the defense. “We did get a letter from the White House counsel’s office, your honor,” Fulton County prosecutor Alex Bernick said on Thursday. “It was about logistics and procedures…” He eventually admitted there were two letters. Why weren’t they automatically turned over? Under Brady,...

Down in Eagle Pass, Texas, is a 47-acre public park which sits on the Rio Grande and the U.S.-Mexico border. It’s called Shelby Park. And recently the state of Texas decided that it was going to take control of the section of border running through Shelby Park. The state of Texas directed the Texas National Guard and state troopers from both Texas and Florida (lol) to harden the border in Shelby Park. But also to take control of access to the park, which is now surrounded by fencing and razor wire. Why? To keep out federal officials. When members of...

The total value of an inheritance is not just a dollar figure; what’s actually in an estate can matter significantly. Trillions of dollars will transfer from one generation to the next in the decades ahead, but not everyone will see their inheritance as a help; for some, it may actually be a headache.The fact is, some assets are better than others to leave behind. Others can cause arguments between family members, or may have hidden costs. Sometimes, let’s face it, your kids just don’t want your stuff.You can prevent issues from happening though with thoughtful estate planning. “A lot of...

After the US Army announced the 277 Fury would be the new rifle cartridge for the NGSW program, we immediately heard rumors that it was the 223 Rem or 5.56 NATO round killer. But is this actually the case? Below, we’ve compared the 277 Fury vs 223 across several scenarios so you can determine which round is best for you. A Quick Note on Nomenclature In this article, .223 Remington (223 Rem) and 5.56x45mm NATO (556 NATO) will be used interchangeably. However, please understand that rifles chambered in .223 Rem differ from 5.56 NATO. You should experience no issues shooting...

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Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced Monday that he has launched a political party to get on the California ballot. The We the People party is seeking to register 75,000 people in the state to be able to run against presidential candidates in the Republican and Democratic parties. California will hold its primary on March 5 along with more than a dozen other states as part of Super Tuesday. “The current rules were written by the two establishment political parties in order to protect themselves from competition,” the campaign wrote in an email to potential supporters. “As it...

Several months after announcing his candidacy for president in 2019, Joe Biden said the following: "I promise you if I'm elected president, you're going to see the single most important thing that changes America, we're gonna cure cancer." No president is guaranteed a second term, and Biden seemed to suggest at times during the 2020 campaign that he would only serve one term as president. He described himself as a "transition candidate" and a "bridge" to a new generation of Democratic leadership. Therefore we must conclude that Biden, 81, was promising the American people that he would cure cancer within...

SAG-AFTRA deplored the AI-generated graphic images of Taylor Swift that went viral on X (formerly Twitter) this week, calling the content “upsetting, harmful, and deeply concerning” in a statement issued on Friday. “The development and dissemination of fake images — especially those of a lewd nature — without someone’s consent must be made illegal,” the union said, while also calling support to Congressman Joe Morelle’s Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act to combat the practice. “As a society, we have it in our power to control these technologies, but we must act now before it is too late. We support...

Delaware State Police have arrested 21-year-old Aiyanna Winstead of Laurel, Delaware, for a hate crime and related charges on Sunday. (snip) a Laurel woman, later identified as Aiyanna Winstead, placed an order over the phone for food. A 43-year-old family member went to the restaurant to pick up the order and was disorderly with the staff about the food order. She initially refused to leave after being asked numerous times but eventually did. A short time later, Winstead called the restaurant and began arguing about the order. During the call, she made racial statements towards the staff and threatened...

Stephen Miller On The SCOTUS Border Ruling, The Bad Immigration Deal And Trump’s Deportation Plan. WHAT A PLAN! WORTH THE LISTEN

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The video has accumulated more than 2.4 million views. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To survive extremely cold temperatures, some reptiles undergo brumation, which is a state of inactivity equivalent to hibernation in mammals. Now, a video showing how alligators conserve energy in freezing temperatures has caught the attention of social media users. The footage shows the reptile poking its nose through the ice of a frozen pond to avoid suffocation. The gator was spotted "frozen" inside the giant pond-shaped ice cubes at Swamp Park, a tourist attraction and alligator sanctuary near Ocean Isle Beach in North Carolina, US, the BBC reported. In the...

Apple is undoubtedly one of the largest tech companies in the world. And with almost 37,000 of its 161,000 total employees working in California and its headquarters based in Silicon Valley, the tech giant had long been synonymous with the Golden State. However, Apple recently announced that an entire division based in San Diego will be shut down in April 2024. For those working there, they have two options: move to Austin, Texas, or be let go.

Senate negotiators have agreed to empower the US to significantly restrict illegal migrant crossings at the southern border, according to sources familiar with the matter, a move aimed at ending the migrant surge that has overrun federal authorities over the past several months. The Senate deal, which is expected to be unveiled as soon as next week, would also speed up the asylum process to consider cases within six months – compared with the current system, under which it could take up to 10 years for asylum seekers. The details provide a new window into high-profile negotiations that have been...

First came a tangle and then came the tempers before two players were ejected Wednesday night in an NCAA women’s basketball game between the Maryland Terrapins and the Michigan Wolverines. Maryland, which held a 15-point halftime lead, ended up on the short end of a 79-77 score in a game that went into overtime, according to The Washington Post. Maryland’s lead was in the process of unraveling with about three minutes left in the third quarter, when the incident took place, as noted by the New York Post. Video of the incident shows Michigan’s Lauren Hansen and Maryland’s Bri McDaniel...

In a recent development in the case between Virginia L. Giuffre and Ghislaine Maxwell, a transcript of a videotaped deposition of Ghislaine Maxwell taken in New York in 2016 was released on Friday. The deposition, held at the law offices of Boies Schiller & Flexner, contains confidential information and has brought crucial details regarding the allegations and legal proceedings surrounding the case to the forefront. Some key points: Maxwell confirmed she began working for Epstein around 1992. Her role evolved over time, including overseeing construction projects and staffing for Epstein’s properties. Her active involvement decreased around 2002-2003, although she occasionally...