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Ahead of a looming government shutdown, the House of Representatives is set to vote on Wednesday on a Republican-backed bill aimed at keeping the government funded. What Happened: The House of Representatives will vote on Wednesday on a proposal by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to fund the...

Ahead of a critical vote, the U.S. Senate is set to reconsider a bill aimed at federally protecting and expanding insurance coverage for fertility treatments, following an unexpected endorsement from former President Donald Trump. What Happened: The U.S. Senate will vote on Tuesday on a bill to...

As the 2024 election approaches, the rivalry between Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis highlights a growing ideological split within the Republican Party.  Trump’s recent endorsement of Florida’s cannabis legalization measure signals a pragmatic shift to align with changing voter priorities...

Gov. Ron DeSantis warned on Monday that if the cannabis legalization ballot, known as Amendment 3, passes in November, regulating public weed consumption will be next to impossible. That’s about all the Florida governor said regarding the cannabis initiative since Donald Trump endorsed...

Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) has made a public appeal to the billionaire Peter Thiel to offer his support to former President Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential bid. What Happened: Vance, who joined Trump’s campaign as a running mate in July, is attempting to persuade Thiel to reconsider his...

The world’s richest person, Elon Musk, has taken on a Republican strategist to steer his political activities, suggesting a deeper engagement in Republican politics and voter mobilization initiatives. What Happened: Musk has recruited Chris Young, an experienced political officer from PhRMA,...

Chief Investment Officer of Bridgewater Associates, Ray Dalio, recently highlighted the urgent need for a comprehensive strategy for broad-based productivity in the United States, expressing his concern that both the Democratic and Republican parties lack a clear plan. What Happened: In a piece...

Biotech entrepreneur and former GOP presidential candidate, Vivek Ramaswamy, took to X on Tuesday to express his admiration for Mark Zuckerberg, who he says has admitted his mistake by acknowledging censorship on his platform. What Happened: Ramaswamy’s post follows Meta CEO Zuckerberg’...

As the Republican National Convention (RNC) ended with the longest acceptance speech in history delivered by Donald Trump, another Donald who attended the RNC offered a shorter but pertinent view of the politics and evolving landscape around cannabis legislation within the Republican Party. Don...

Former President Donald Trump has formally accepted the GOP nomination for president for a third time at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, marking his first public speech since the assassination attempt on Saturday."I am running to be president for all America, not half of America...

In a recent development, Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, has been recorded in a conversation suggesting that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the independent presidential candidate, could support his campaign. What Happened: A video of a phone call between Trump and Kennedy was posted on...

House Republicans have removed a provision from an essential government funding bill that would have protected banks serving legal cannabis businesses from federal penalties. This decision marks a setback for the legal marijuana industry, highlighting ongoing tensions within Congress over cannabis...

Nikki Haley, an erstwhile presidential candidate, has expressed her views on the upcoming Republican nominating convention. She has questioned the competence of current President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, while endorsing Donald Trump for the presidency in a post on X. What...

Donald Schneider, a well-known market analyst, suggests that recent market trends indicate investors are pricing in a Donald Trump victory and a GOP sweep in the upcoming elections. What Happened: Schneider shared his views on Monday during CNBC’s “Last Call,” stating, “...

Former President Donald Trump has changed the Republican Party’s economic policy in recent years, opting for protectionism and tariffs in a historic departure from conservative norms. Trump floated a new policy idea to CEOs and lawmakers in a meeting ahead of the 2024 election. What Happened...