House Republicans Push Bill Aimed at Balancing LGBT Rights and Religious Freedom

Bill would codify LGBT, religious protections

Graham Piro
February 26, 2021 5:50 PM

House Republicans are rallying around a compromise bill that would add protections for religious organizations in addition to granting discrimination protections to LGBT citizens. The bill comes one day after House Democrats passed the Equality Act, which critics say infringes on religious liberty rights and is likely to fail in the Senate.

NERD ALERT: Pete Buttigieg Rides Communal Bicycle Home From Work, Wears Helmet

Andrew Stiles
February 26, 2021 12:10 PM

Pete Buttigieg, the 39-year-old former mayor who failed upward to become secretary of transportation, wore a helmet while riding a communal bicycle home from the office on Thursday. The humiliating episode was captured on video and shared on social media by a reporter for THE POLITICO.

Lincoln Project Staffer May Have Violated Campaign Finance Law, Ethics Watchdog Says

Joe Schoffstall and Matthew Foldi
February 26, 2021 5:00 AM

A high-ranking Lincoln Project employee served as a paid campaign staffer for Georgia senator Jon Ossoff (D.) while he received payments from both groups, a potential violation of laws banning coordination between campaigns and super PACs.

What I Learned at the Aspen Ideas RE$ET Festival Sponsored by Mastercard, PayPal, and Prudential in Partnership with Bloomberg

Andrew Stiles
February 25, 2021 5:00 AM

Aspen Ideas: RE$ET, a virtual symposium of experts and thought leaders designed to "give voice to the bold ideas" for "building an equitable economy," took place earlier this week. If you're in the target demographic—people who enjoy giving and receiving PowerPoint presentations—the entire 10-hour program is available online for your enjoyment.

Quincy Institute Fellow Denies China’s Genocide of Uighur Muslims

Yuichiro Kakutani
February 23, 2021 5:10 PM

A fellow at the Quincy Institute said the charge that China is committing genocide is a "far-right" talking point, the latest pro-China comment from an isolationist think tank with a history of downplaying China's threat to the United States.

State Legislatures Push to Fight Big Tech, but Experts Warn of Limitations

Constitutional questions arise as states move to counter social media censorship

Santi Ruiz
February 23, 2021 2:10 PM

State legislatures in Florida, Arizona, and Minnesota are moving to curb the power of social media platforms to kick off users or remove content.

Barack Obama Copies Wife Again, Launches Podcast with New Jersey Man Arrested for DWI

Andrew Stiles
February 22, 2021 4:50 PM

Less than eight months after Michelle Obama launched her successful podcast, her jealous husband, Barack, is once again horning in on his wife's territory by launching a podcast of his own.

Gravy Train Keeps Rolling for Second Stepdaughter Ella Emhoff

Hunter Biden 2.0

Andrew Stiles
February 22, 2021 3:40 PM

Ella Emhoff, stepdaughter of Vice President Kamala Harris, continues to benefit financially from the fact that her "Momala" is just one 78-year-old heartbeat away from the presidency.

Republicans Outraise Democrats Across the Board in January

Matthew Foldi
February 22, 2021 1:40 PM

Republicans won a clean sweep of national fundraising battles in January, outpacing their Democratic counterparts across the board in their first month as the minority in Washington, D.C.

FACT CHECK: Stuart Stevens Says ‘Washington Insiders Threatened’ by Lincoln Project

Our Verdict: Four Clintons

Andrew Stiles
February 19, 2021 5:00 PM

The Lincoln Project is hanging by a thread. The scandal surrounding cofounder John Weaver's sexual harassment of young men has prompted numerous employees and associates to resign. Some have even suggested the super PAC be shut down so that wealthy liberals can direct their donations to other, less controversial Democratic-aligned groups.

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