The Ugly, Hidden Truth Behind MAGA Mike Johnson’s Block on Ukraine Aid

On Tuesday, in a decisive 70-to-29 vote, the Senate passed a mammoth bill containing $60 billion for Ukraine’s self-defense against Russian aggression, as well as $14 billion for Israel. Yet House Speaker Mike Johnson is vowing that the House won’t vote Continue reading The Ugly, Hidden Truth Behind MAGA Mike Johnson’s Block on Ukraine Aid

Few States Block Gun Purchases After Emergency Mental Health Hospitalizations

In The Trace’s analysis, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, New York, and Washington all limit guns for people who have been subject to an emergency hospitalization. But the laws vary widely from state to state, and it’s difficult to assess whether they Continue reading Few States Block Gun Purchases After Emergency Mental Health Hospitalizations

Tennessee Republicans Block Gun Reform, Abruptly Adjourn Until Next Year

Representative Matt Rosendale, a member of the House Freedom Caucus, on Monday called an impeachment inquiry into Biden “long overdue” but accused McCarthy of using the threat to distract from upcoming appropriations votes. “I’m afraid now that he’s bringing it Continue reading Tennessee Republicans Block Gun Reform, Abruptly Adjourn Until Next Year

Alabama Judges Use Abortion Ban Logic to Block Care for Trans Minors

A trio of appeals court judges on Monday allowed Alabama’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors to go into effect—and they justified the ruling by citing the Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. Alabama passed a law in April Continue reading Alabama Judges Use Abortion Ban Logic to Block Care for Trans Minors

Elon Musk, Who Loves Blocking People, Vows to Eliminate Twitter’s Block Feature

Elon Musk, happy to fan the flames of conspiracy, responded to a tweet which contained a clip of Manuel at the 2022 panel, saying that Manuel “refused” to release water. “Doesn’t that make him in large part responsible for their Continue reading Elon Musk, Who Loves Blocking People, Vows to Eliminate Twitter’s Block Feature