Biden order tackles cryptocurrency
President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Wednesday outlining the first major government effort aimed at “addressing the risks and harnessing the potential benefits” of cryptocurrency. The...
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Texas Children's Hospital halts puberty blockers for gender transition after AG 'child abuse' label
The largest pediatric hospital in Texas, as well as the United States as a whole, has announced that it will no longer provide puberty blockers to children after the Attorney General of the state wrote an opinion labeling the practice as “child abuse.”
Congress returns to spending debate
The $1.5 trillion funding bill includes $13.6 billion in emergency money to Ukraine and European allies. Congress and the president must approve it by Friday to avoid a government shutdown. The meas...
Biden touts effort to protect 'reproductive rights' on International Women's Day
President Joe Biden touted his administration’s work on behalf of “reproductive rights” in a statement recognizing International Women’s Day.
DeSantis slams 'false' media narratives about bill to ban LGBT instruction for 3rd grade and under
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has responded to criticism of a bill that would ban schools from discussing sexual orientation and gender identity with students in third grade and younger, contending that the media and the legislation’s opponents are spreading “false narratives.”
DeSantis slams 'false' media claims about bill to ban teaching gender ideology to kids
Florida Gov Ron DeSantis has responded to criticism of a bill that would ban schools from discussing sexual orientation and gender identity with students in third grade and younger, contending that ...
Virginia Democrats kill bill seeking to protect babies who survive abortions
Democratic lawmakers in Virginia defeated a bill that, if enacted, would have required medical professionals to provide care to babies who survive abortion procedures and would have made failing to do so a felony.
'Gas Prices Have Absolutely Exploded': Republicans Call on Biden to Increase Domestic Oil Production
President Joe Biden announced his decision to ban all Russian oil imports into the U.S. Tuesday in an effort to ratchet up pressure on Russia's President Vladimir Putin. But the move comes at a hefty price for Americans as already high gas prices are expected to soar even higher.
Trucker protest leaders meet with lawmakers
While roughly 1,000 protesters in trucks decked with American flags returned to drive around the Washington Beltway for the third consecutive day, eight representatives went to the U.S. Capitol to mee...
Biden bans Russian oil imports amid pleas from Rick Warren, others
Following calls from an influential megachurch pastor and other public figures to ban the importation of Russian oil in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine, President Joe Biden has signed an executive order that would do just that as gas prices in the United States reach record highs.
