Another day, another doomed plan to defund NPR

reason.com Rep. Jim Banks (R–Ind.) announced yesterday that he will introduce a bill to defund National Public Radio (NPR). Marsha Blackburn (R–Tenn.) has said she hopes to do the same…

‘Satanic rituals’ at Taylor Swift shows? That’s false. And experts say the attack isn’t new

poynter.org Social media users have their pitchforks and proof, as Taylor Swift lyrics famously say, and they’re hunting for Satan worshippers. The current target? Swift herself.…

NPR editor Uri Berliner resigns as calls for defunding grow

newsweek.com Uri Berliner, the NPR senior business editor who was suspended after publicly accusing the non-profit media outlet of a pervasive left-wing bias, said Wednesday he has…

Mayorkas impeachment fail sparks Republican outrage

newsweek.com After the Democrat-controlled Senate dismissed the impeachment case against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Republican lawmakers quickly…

GOP senator slams Ticketmaster for ‘exorbitantly high prices’ ahead of reported DOJ lawsuit

foxbusiness.com Following reports that the Justice Department is zeroing in on litigation against one of the biggest concert ticket companies for an alleged monopoly, one GOP senator…

Rights, Reason, Revolution: In DC at the Bitcoin Policy Summit

bitcoinmagazine.com In the whirlwind of April 2024, with Bitcoin ETFs dominating headlines and halving celebration planning in full swing, the Bitcoin Policy Summit emerged as a pivotal moment…

Taylor Swift has not endorsed Joe Biden for president

poynter.org Sorry, Joe Biden. As Taylor Swift might say, “You’re on your own, kid.” At least for now — Swift still hasn’t endorsed anyone for president in 2024. Popular social media…

Actors, Record Labels Ink Deal Limiting AI Voice Use

decrypt.co Voting started today on a deal negotiated between the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) and members of the recording…

After Iran’s strikes, Biden pitches a ‘take the win’ line with Israel

msnbc.com Two weeks ago, tensions between Israel and Iran reached a new level when Israel launched an attack on Iran’s consulate in Damascus. The move had its intended effect: Israel…

Biden Sends U.S. Forces To Protect Israel's Borders for the First Time Ever

reason.com United States President Joe Biden meets with members of the National Security Council regarding the unfolding missile attacks on Israel in the Situation Room of the White…

GOP Lawmakers Demand US Retaliate Against Iran Over Attack On Israel, Pushes Aid Package: ‘Long Past Time For Iran To Pay’

mediaite.com AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta Republican lawmakers on Saturday demanded the U.S. launch a retaliatory strike against Iran for the drone and missile attacked launched against…

Iranian drone attack on Israel spurs bipartisan calls in Congress for swift U.S. action

axios.com Members of Congress in both parties called for immediate U.S. response to a wide-ranging Iranian drone attack against Israel on Saturday. Why it matters: The attack,…

Caitlyn Jenner Blames Biden for Iran Attack, Says It ‘Never Would Have Happened Under Trump’

thewrap.com Caitlyn Jenner has placed the blame for Iran’s apparent drone and missile attack at the feet of President Joe Biden. Hours after the IDF announced drones had been fired…

Families who sued social media companies years ago are taking matters into their own hands

aol.com Editor’s Note: If you are in the US and you or a loved one have contemplated suicide, call the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to…

US Senator sees Bitcoin as solution to credit card fee hike

cryptobriefing.com Processing fees for credit card transactions are on the rise. In this context, Bitcoin provides an alternative payment method that does not incur these swipe fees, US…

US Senator Says ‘So Much Appeals to Me About Bitcoin’

news.bitcoin.com U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn has revealed that there is “so much that appeals” to her about bitcoin. She explained that as we move forward and people are more comfortable…

Even now, right clings to false tale about migrants, charter flights

msnbc.com It was nearly a month ago when Sen. Ted Cruz started pushing a brazenly deceptive message about the Biden administration “importing illegal aliens” into the United States.…

WATCH: The Bitcoin Policy Summit is Happening Now in Washington, DC

bitcoinmagazine.com The second annual Bitcoin Policy Summit by the Bitcoin Policy Institute begins today in Washington, DC and features leading bipartisan lawmakers, Bitcoin experts and human…

Policymakers, Industry Leaders To Gather in Washington, DC for Annual Bitcoin Policy Summit

bitcoinmagazine.com Leading Bitcoin advocates, academics and a bipartisan coalition of United States policymakers are set to gather at the National Press Club Ballroom in Washington, DC for the…

How much time do federal bureaucrats spend working for unions?

thehill.com According to a George Washington University survey released in February, nearly two-in-three Americans view the government as “totally ineffective” at “getting things done”…

Lawmakers unveil sprawling plan to expand online privacy protections

washingtonpost.com The measure, a copy of which was reviewed by The Washington Post, would set a national baseline for how a broad swath of companies can collect, use and transfer data on the…