-
Grand Old Legislators: Not Just McConnell And Feinstein, But Is Congress Turning Into A Gerontocracy? 7 Charts Present Real Picture
Thursday, August 31, 2023 - 9:22am | 809In the hallowed halls of Congress, where decisions shaping the nation’s future are made, recent incidents have cast a spotlight on an unsettling question: Is the U.S. Congress getting too old to effectively govern? The spotlight shines on figures like Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and...
-
McConnell Freezes On Camera Again - Chamath Palihapitiya Says It's Time 'To Ride Into The Sunset'
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 - 2:42pm | 712Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), a leading member of Congress, has experienced another reported freeze while speaking to reporters, which could prompts calls for term limits. What Happened: While addressing the media in Covington, Kentucky, McConnell froze at the podium. The incident comes around a...
-
'The Freak Brothers' Partners With Weedmaps For Season 2: A Nod To Growing Weed Acceptance
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 - 8:03pm | 702WM Technology, Inc. known as Weedmaps (NASDAQ: MAPS), and WTG Enterprises, the production company behind the long-standing stoner comic series 'The Freak Brothers,' have announced a strategic partnership to further destigmatize and celebrate cannabis culture. "Weedmaps has always...
-
Mitch McConnell Says Potential Joe Biden Impeachment 'Not Good For The Country'
Wednesday, August 9, 2023 - 8:14am | 351Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell voices reservations about the rising trend of impeachment inquiries, especially the looming one against President Joe Biden, Business Insider reports. As House Republicans gear up for a possible impeachment inquiry into President Biden, McConnell shared his...
-
Top 10 Loved And Disliked US Senators: Where Do Bernie Sanders, Ted Cruz, and Mitch McConnell Stand?
Monday, July 31, 2023 - 4:12pm | 608The U.S. Senate, comprising 100 members who represent the 50 states, conducts elections every six years for each seat. Some of these seats, currently occupied by members of Congress, will be up for grabs in the 2024 election. A new poll sheds light on the most admired and least favored...
-
Nikki Haley Calls For 'New Generation' To Come In After Mitch McConnell Freeze — 'Will Fight For Term Limits'
Sunday, July 30, 2023 - 10:44pm | 494In a recent interview on CBS‘s “Face the Nation“, former Governor of South Carolina Nikki Haley expressed her views on the need for fresh perspectives in political leadership, especially with regard to Sen. Mitch McConnell, CBS reports. Change in Leadership: Haley, who is running...
-
Dianne Feinstein Caught Confused On Hot Mic, Told To Vote 'Aye' In Awkward Committee Moment
Friday, July 28, 2023 - 10:21am | 472In a recent Senate Appropriations Subcommittee meeting, Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), was caught in an awkward moment when she began reading from her prepared remarks instead of casting her vote. The incident occurred during a roll call for the defense appropriations bill, Fox News reports....
-
Mitch McConnell Had Two Unreported Falls In 2023, Including 'Face Plant' At Airport: Report
Friday, July 28, 2023 - 8:07am | 468Senator Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has had two previously unreported falls this year, including one at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on July 14, Business Insider reports. What Happened: McConnell, 81, recently froze mid-sentence during a press conference. As questions about his...
-
Elon Musk Calls Mitch McConnell's Freeze 'Insane,' Sparks Term Limit Discussion
Friday, July 28, 2023 - 3:18am | 525Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of Twitter and CEO of Tesla, called the sudden freezing of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell during a press conference “insane,” sparking a discussion on the need for term limits in Congress, Business Insider reports. What Happened: Musk replied to...
-
Mitch McConnell Jokes To Biden About His Freezing Episode: 'I Got Sandbagged'
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 - 8:44pm | 467Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) humorously referred to his recent freeze during a press conference as being “sandbagged,” drawing a parallel to President Joe Biden‘s trip over a sandbag at the U.S. Air Force Academy commencement last month. The Hill reports. What...
-
Kevin McCarthy Dismisses Trump's 2024 Chances But Quickly Backpedals: Where Does Mitch McConnell Stand?
Wednesday, June 28, 2023 - 7:00pm | 650In spite of being the first president in U.S. history to be indicted on federal charges, Donald Trump continues to lead the polls to become the Republican nominee in the 2024 presidential race. While several prominent Democratic politicians expressed support for President Joe Biden as he launched...
-
Trump's Niece Says Signs 'Not Good' After Miami Arraignment: 'Be Prepared For Anything..'
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 - 4:06am | 710Following Donald Trump's arraignment at the Miami federal court, his niece Mary Trump weighed in on the true test that lies ahead. What Happened: Mary Trump, a psychologist by profession, said the actual test in the days ahead is whether the Republican party cares enough about the rule of law,...
-
Mitch McConnell Unhappy With Senate Democrats' Support For Bernstein As CEA Chair — Says People Cannot Afford 'Biden's Radical Choice'
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 - 2:47am | 387U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has criticized Senate Democrats saying despite the significant rise in consumer prices under the current administration, they want to confirm Jared Bernstein as chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA). ‘Consumer prices have risen more than 16...
-
Donald Trump In Federal Court: Here's What Key GOP Figures Are Saying About The Classified Docs Indictment
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 - 2:18pm | 785History is being made on Tuesday, as Donald Trump, the first former president to face criminal charges in a court of law, is at a Miami courthouse for arraignment in a second criminal case. Although Trump is now facing 37 criminal counts related to the alleged mishandling of classified documents...
-
Down To The Wire: How The Senate's Debt Ceiling Vote Could Play Out
Thursday, June 1, 2023 - 11:22am | 436With the Senate racing the clock to pass the debt ceiling bill before a looming June 5 deadline, the U.S. could potentially face an economically catastrophic default if the legislation does not reach President Joe Biden’s desk in time. The bill’s journey through the Senate needs to be...