#GOP rift exposed as senators warn McCarthy against Iraq vote

#GOP rift exposed as senators warn McCarthy against Iraq vote

Prominent Senate Republicans are warning House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) not to hold a vote on a Senate-passed bill repealing authorization for the use of military force in Iraq without making major changes to it, laying bare the growing Republican divide over national security.   McCarthy faces a tough decision after 18 Republican senators voted…

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# How to financially prepare for a recession

# How to financially prepare for a recession

A recession is a period of economic decline that can impact individuals and businesses alike. It’s important to take steps to prepare for a recession to help minimize the potential negative impact on your finances. Here are some strategies to consider: Build an emergency fund Building an emergency fund is one of the most critical…

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#Tuberville hold on military promotions splits Republicans, draws Pentagon ire

#Tuberville hold on military promotions splits Republicans, draws Pentagon ire

Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s (R-Ala.) move to block more than 160 promotions for military officers and commanders over the Pentagon’s decision to provide service members with expanded access to abortion is dividing Republicans and drawing the ire of Defense Department officials. At issue for Tuberville is the Pentagon’s recently enacted policy that covers expenses and grants…

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#Tuberville hold on military promotions splits Republicans, draws Pentagon ire

#Tuberville hold on military promotions splits Republicans, draws Pentagon ire

Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s (R-Ala.) move to block more than 160 promotions for military officers and commanders over the Pentagon’s decision to provide service members with expanded access to abortion is dividing Republicans and drawing the ire of Defense Department officials. At issue for Tuberville is the Pentagon’s recently enacted policy that covers expenses and grants…

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#Biden on Israel’s proposed judicial reforms: ‘They cannot continue down this road’

#Biden on Israel’s proposed judicial reforms: ‘They cannot continue down this road’

President Biden on Tuesday said he hopes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “walks away from” plans to pursue reforms to the country’s judiciary, which has drawn criticism from U.S. officials and sparked protests and work stoppages in Israel. “Like many strong supporters of Israel, I’m very concerned, and I’m concerned that they get this straight….

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#How could a TikTok ban be enforced?

#How could a TikTok ban be enforced?

Bipartisan support to ban TikTok in the U.S is mounting, but carrying out the action will likely be trickier than gaining the political power to enact it.  Any action the U.S. takes to try to block TikTok, the video sharing app owned by Chinese-based parent company ByteDance, will still have loopholes for users to access…

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#Hunter Biden probes put GOP under some pressure

#Hunter Biden probes put GOP under some pressure

House Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) said recently that his committee’s investigations into Hunter Biden and his business transactions are just “beginning” as he seeks to create a headache for the White House as President Biden prepares to launch his reelection campaign. Comer and his committee are trying to unveil whether Biden’s son’s business dealings abroad…

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