White House contender Vivek Ramaswamy released a list of nine potential Supreme Court picks on Monday. The list of potential SCOTUS nominees signals Ramaswamy’s intent to shift the bench further right if elected president. “President Biden’s focus on judicial appointments appeared to be on diversity of race & gender. While I drew from diverse experiences — current and former federal judges, a former Solicitor General, two U.S. Senators — my sole criterion was to select candidates with an unwavering commitment to an originalist understanding of the U.S. Constitution, who also understand the unique threats to liberty in the 21st century (including…
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Nancy Jackson
Nancy grew up in the South where her passion for politics first began. After getting her BA in journalism from Ole Miss she became an arts and culture writer for Athens Magazine where she enjoyed reporting on the eclectic music and art scene in Athens, GA. However, her desire to report on issues and policies impacting everyday Americans won out and she packed her bags for Washington, DC. Now, she splits her time between the Nation’s Capital and Philadelphia where she covers the fast-paced environment of politics, business, and news. In her off time, you can find Nancy exploring museums or enjoying brunch with friends.
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose (R) jumped into the race for U.S. Senate on Monday. LaRose launched his campaign after months of speculation. The Republican official joins a growing primary field to take on Sen. Sherrod Brown (D), businessman Bernie Moreno and state Sen. Matt Dolan. Moreno launched their campaigns earlier this year. “I’ve always believed with hard work and focus that anything is possible. But lately, it feels like our country is slipping away from us,” LaRose said in a one-minute ad launching his campaign. https://twitter.com/FrankLaRose/status/1680883793140350976 “Rising prices are hurting families, and open borders bringing in drugs and crime. Parents are…
Disgraced former Fox News anchor Ed Henry is back in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. The 51-year-old former news anchor was recently arrested for driving under the influence in Florida and his accompanying mugshot has gone viral online. According to a deputy’s report. Henry was arrested shortly after an officer pulled him over for driving with a busted tire. During the traffic stop, Henry reportedly informed the officer that he was unaware of the tire’s condition. He then proceeded to take a turn before the “front driver’s (side) tire came off the rim and rolled into the eastbound…
Former Fox News star Tucker Carlson is reportedly raising funds to launch a new media venture, according to The Wall Street Journal. The report indicated Carlson is working alongside longtime business partner and former White House adviser Neil Patel on the new project which would likely use Twitter as its foundation. Carlson and Patel are reportedly seeking to raise hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for the company. The pair also founded the conservative publication The Daily Caller in 2010. People familiar with the matter told The Wall Street Journal the new company would run on subscriptions for longer versions of the free…
The Secret Service is closing its investigation into the cocaine found in the White House over Independence Day weekend. In a statement Thursday, after briefing members of Congress, the Secret Service said the drug was found on July 2 “inside a receptacle used to temporarily store electronic and personal devices prior to entering the West Wing.” “This review included a backwards examination that spanned several days prior to the discovery of the substance and developed an index of several hundred individuals who may have accessed the area where the substance was found,” the Secret Service said. It said investigators developed…
A trio of former Fox executives published a blistering statement expressing their regret in themselves for helping build the corporation in its early days, labeling Fox a “disinformation machine.” The Wednesday blog post titled, “How Our Efforts to Bring Competition To Television Unknowingly Helped Create the Fox Disinformation Machine” hones in on Fox’s coverage of the 2020 election, especially claims by former President Donald Trump that the election was rigged. “For what little it may, or may not, be worth at this point, Preston Padden, Ken Solomon and Bill Reyner wish to express their deep disappointment for helping to give birth to Fox…
Ray Epps, a former U.S. Marine who sparked conspiracy theories regarding the Jan. 6th Capitol attack, is suing Fox News. Epps is suing Fox News in the Delaware Superior Court over what he alleges is the outlet’s broadcasting of falsehoods about him. In his lawsuit, Epps alleges the network and former host Tucker Carlson knowingly promoted what he calls “destructive conspiracy theories” about his involvement in the riot, specifically that he was a federal agent who spurred on the violence to tarnish those involved. (RELATED: Ray Epps Instigated Breaching of the Capitol – Is He an FBI Asset? His Lawyer Says No)…
Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig is seeking the Democrat nomination for governor of New Hampshire, potentially teeing up a fight against incumbent Gov. Chris Sununu. In her campaign announcement Tuesday, she said she led the city to “unprecedented progress” in job creation, violent crime reduction, and affordable housing development. According to Fox News, her campaign will focus on those issues, along with public education and protecting access to abortion, Craig said. “The same challenges we’re facing in Manchester are faced by communities across the state,” she said in a statement. “Granite Staters deserve a governor that will partner with cities and towns to…
Is more trouble on the horizon for President Joe Biden? Speculation that West Virginia Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin could launch a third-party challenge is building as the lawmaker announced his plans to participate in No Labels’ upcoming town hall event in New Hampshire. The West Virginia senator has had a longtime relationship with No Labels and has been floated as a potential third-party candidate for the group. (RELATED: West Virginia Expert Weighs In – Could Joe Manchin Run for President?) The group announced Wednesday that Manchin and former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman (R), who ran for president in 2012, will be the…
Freshman Rep. Brandon Williams, R-N.Y., announced on Tuesday that he will be undergoing surgery for “an important medical issue.” “After a routine doctor’s appointment found an important medical issue, I am now scheduled for a minimally invasive surgical procedure this week,” Williams wrote in a statement. https://twitter.com/RepWilliams/status/1678807939765633024 “The timing will cause me to miss my first series of votes since being elected to serve the people of NY-22 in Congress,” the New York Republican continued. “I fully anticipate being abc in DC within a few days [and] look forward to getting back to work on behalf of our district. I appreciate…