Indiana Rep. Jim Banks has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate, seeking to fill the seat left open by outgoing Republican Sen. Mike Braun. Banks is a Navy veteran and conservative who has taken a stance on hot-button social issues, and is the first to enter what could be a crowded and competitive GOP primary for the open Senate seat. The primary election is scheduled for May 2022, and other prominent candidates who have expressed interest in the seat include Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and former Rep. Luke Messer.
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Tesla Inc. has reduced the prices of several of its electric vehicles, making them eligible for a new federal tax credit that could help spur buyer interest. Despite the move, investors were not pleased and Tesla shares dropped nearly 4%. The company is hoping the tax credit and price cuts will encourage more people to buy its vehicles.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned Congress that the US will reach its debt limit on January 19th, and urged them to raise the limit to avoid a potential default. This sets up a major battle on Capitol Hill, as the government must take “extraordinary measures” to avoid a default. Yellen has warned of serious economic consequences if the debt limit is not raised in time.
Michael Schmidt's book "Donald Trump v. the United States" reveals previously unknown details about the former President's administration, including his suggestion to use a nuclear weapon against North Korea and his refusal to heed John Kelly's warnings about the potential consequences of such an action. The book provides an extensive examination of Kelly's life and tenure as Trump's chief of staff and offers a unique insight into the inner workings of the Trump administration.
House Republicans have been pushing forward with their legislative agenda in the new Congress, with a focus on abortion. This week, the GOP-led House voted…
White House Refuses to Comment on Discovery of Classified Documents from Joe Biden’s Vice Presidency
White House Refuses to Comment on Discovery of Classified Documents from Joe Biden’s Vice Presidency
The White House has declined to answer questions about the discovery of classified documents from Joe Biden’s time as Vice President. The documents were initially…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) halted all domestic flight departures from the United States shortly after 7 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday. The agency tweeted…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported an outage of a system used to notify pilots of important information on Wednesday morning, causing disruption to air…