Author: Brittany Mays

Social Security recipients are eagerly awaiting the benefits increase promised by legislation signed by former President Joe Biden. However, the anticipated boost may take longer to reach them than initially expected. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has indicated that beneficiaries might face a delay of over a year before they see the enhanced payments. This development comes as a result of the Social Security Fairness Act, a law designed to address inequities in benefits distribution. The Social Security Fairness Act, which Biden signed into law, was intended to provide immediate relief by increasing payouts for millions of Americans, particularly those…

The federal government allocates a staggering $20 billion annually in taxpayer money for animal research that many consider abusive, a fact that remains largely unknown to the American public, according to New York Representative Nicole Malliotakis. The congresswoman recently highlighted this issue during an appearance on the Just the News, No Noise television show. She expressed concern about federal funds being used for inhumane experiments on animals in countries like China and Russia. *”I don’t think most Americans know that their tax dollars are being used in this way to literally abuse animals with cruel, inhumane and unnecessary experiments that…

Mexico recently made headlines for turning away a U.S. military aircraft carrying deported migrants. The incident, which unfolded over the weekend, has garnered attention and speculation from various quarters. According to a report from Reuters, both a U.S. and a Mexican official confirmed the denial of entry for the aircraft, a C-17 transport plane. The Trump administration had sought permission for the military aircraft to land in Mexico, but the request was met with refusal. The reasons behind Mexico’s decision remain unclear, leaving room for various interpretations and discussions. This development comes amidst a broader context of U.S. immigration policies…

President Trump’s unexpected dismissal of 17 federal agency inspectors general took Washington by surprise. The decision, communicated via emails from the White House Presidential Personnel Office, provided no forewarning to lawmakers on Capitol Hill, who have traditionally supported these watchdog roles. The emails offered little explanation, with at least one attributing the decision to “changing priorities.” A senior White House official confirmed that “some” inspectors general had been terminated. Among those let go were inspectors general from the Departments of State, Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Education, Labor, and Defense. Other agencies affected included the Small Business Administration,…

American universities have been under scrutiny for not revealing substantial funding from China. According to a recent report, UC Berkeley received $87.5 million from China since 2013. Additionally, the university reported separate funds of $59.4 million from Hong Kong and $57.5 million from Taiwan. Georgia Tech also accepted foreign funds amounting to $162.8 million, with at least $32.3 million coming from China. This information comes from OpenTheBooks, which highlights failures in reporting foreign funding at these institutions. A House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party found these oversights indicative of larger issues. Their investigation suggests that there might be…

In the midst of a tenuous ceasefire, Gaza faces a heartbreaking mission: locating an estimated 10,000 bodies entombed beneath the remnants of buildings destroyed during Israel’s intense bombing campaign. Despite the ceasefire, the fragility of the truce was highlighted when three Palestinians, including two children, were killed by Israeli snipers in Rafah. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, since October 2023, the death toll has reached 47,035, with more than 111,000 individuals wounded. However, independent sources speculate that the actual numbers might surpass 70,000. With the ceasefire, aid into Gaza has increased, yet the future of reconstruction remains clouded as Israeli…

The inauguration celebrations for President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance carried on with an interfaith prayer service held at the National Cathedral. Among the various speakers, a female Episcopalian bishop seized the moment to deliver a woke address that seemed to resonate with the far-left ideology. Her speech was a mix of political and social commentary, drawing mixed reactions from those in attendance. Mariann Budde, the bishop in question, used her platform to discuss topics such as transgender children and the fears that some individuals harbor under the Trump administration. She implored the president to show compassion to…

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a prominent figure among House Republicans, recently announced the lineup of her colleagues who will serve on the House Subcommittee on Delivering On Government Efficiency. Greene, known for her commitment to reducing bureaucracy, expressed her enthusiasm as she takes on the role of chairwoman for this influential subcommittee. In a message shared on the social media platform X, the congresswoman from Georgia expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to lead the subcommittee. She underscored her dedication to fulfilling the mandate given by the American people, highlighting the significance of the task at hand. Greene’s leadership is…

In a moment of levity amid the serious proceedings of Inauguration Day, President Donald Trump had a lighthearted exchange with Fox News White House correspondent Peter Doocy. This occurred while Trump was busy signing a series of executive orders in the Oval Office, marking the start of his new term. The interaction offered a rare smile on a day filled with momentous events. As Trump diligently worked through a hefty stack of executive orders—honoring over 200 promises made during his victorious 2024 campaign—Doocy posed a question that captured the president’s attention. “President Trump, did President Biden leave you a letter?”…

In a surprising political maneuver that many see as a finale to his time in office, President Joe Biden has issued a series of controversial pardons. These pardons include notable figures such as Dr. Anthony Fauci, General Mark Milley, and the members of the House Select Committee on January 6, including Liz Cheney. The move is being viewed by some as a last-ditch effort to protect certain individuals from potential backlash by the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump. Biden, while issuing these pardons, was clear in stating that they should not be seen as admissions of guilt by those…