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House Republicans are planning to whip the vote against the “Inflation Reduction” Act with zero GOP defections — to force the Democrats to “own” the massive spending bill. Republicans are working to make sure all of their members are in Washington, DC to cast their vote on the bill in person, and intend to pressure Democrats to do the same — to go on record with their position in person, a senior House Republican staffer told Breitbart News. “We’re going to make sure that we have everybody in town voting, so that if these Democrats want to vote to raise taxes, during a recession, they’ll have to go on record to do it,” the staffer told Breitbart. The GOP is also looking to highlight the more egregious items in the massive spending bill, using it as a cudgel against Democrats. “I think the big fight is just going to be making them own the bill. I think this bill is going to be their own worst enemy. When you look at doubling the size of the IRS, tripling the size of the EPA, … [Read more...] about Zero House Republicans to Vote for ‘Inflation Reduction’ Act

President Biden concluded his first State of the Union address Tuesday by telling the American people to “go get him!” “This is our moment, to meet and overcome the challenges of our time, and we will, as one people, one America, the United States of America,” Biden said during his Tuesday evening address to the nation. “God Bless you all, and may God protect our troops. Thank you. Go get him.” (RELATED: ‘FUND The Police’: Biden Calls For More Police While Promoting His Gun Control Agenda) WATCH: “GO GET HIM?!” Inspiring. pic.twitter.com/vmCUov28Wv — Benny (@bennyjohnson) March 2, 2022 It was unclear who Biden was referring to in his statement. Some on social media suggested he was instead using the phrase “go get ’em” as an encouragement to the American people. President Biden ends State of the Union with rousing remarks: “The State of the Union is strong because you, the American people, are strong. We are stronger today than we were a year ago — Go … [Read more...] about ‘Go Get Him!’: Biden Ends SOTU With A Call To Action

ATLANTA — Atlanta rapper Young Thug , who’s accused of conspiracy to violate Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations, or RICO, Act and participation in a criminal street gang, is facing six new felony charges along with four others linked to the case. A new indictment was filed in Fulton County Superior Court last week against the artist, whose real name is Jeffery Williams. He now faces additional charges of participation in criminal street gang activity, violation of the Georgia controlled substances act, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, possession of a machine gun and drug charges, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. The new charges stem from what investigators found during Williams’ arrest on the original May 9 indictment at his home in Atlanta’s upscale Buckhead neighborhood, authorities said. The initial indictment contained 56 counts against 28 people for alleged involvement in crimes committed on behalf of the … [Read more...] about Atlanta rapper Young Thug faces 6 new felony charges in gang indictment

DETROIT (AP) — A judge declared a mistrial Thursday after jurors said they couldn’t reach a verdict in a dispute over whether two engineering firms should bear some responsibility for Flint’s lead-contaminated water. Veolia North America and Lockwood, Andrews & Newman, known as LAN, were accused of not doing enough to get Flint to treat the highly corrosive water or to urge a return to a regional water supplier. READ MORE: 5 Year-Old Injured In Eastpointe Accidental Shooting; Gun Safety Instructor Says Lock Up Your Guns A mistrial was declared in federal court in Ann Arbor, Michigan, said Tarrah Cooper Wright, a spokeswoman for Veolia. After hearing months of evidence, the jury began deliberations on July 25 but also took a planned 11-day break before returning Tuesday. Flint’s water became contaminated in 2014-15 because water pulled from the Flint River wasn’t treated to reduce the corrosive effect on lead pipes. READ MORE: Ballot Initiative To Strike Detroit's … [Read more...] about Jury Can’t Reach Verdict In Engineers’ Flint Water Trial

(CNN) — Rapper Young Thug has been indicted on additional charges related to gang activity along with drug and firearms violations nearly three months after he was arrested in Atlanta, according to court documents. The rapper was initially indicted in May on conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act and participation in criminal street gang activity. READ MORE: Gabby Petito's Family Seeks $50 Million From Utah Police Department For Inadequate Response To Brian Laundrie's Abuse A re-indictment filed on August 5 in Fulton County Superior Court accuses the rapper of nine new charges, including additional charges of participating in criminal street gang activity and violating the Georgia Controlled Substances Act. He was also indicted on other charges of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and a new charge of possession of a machine gun. Brian Steel, Young Thug’s attorney, told CNN in a written statement that his client … [Read more...] about More Gang-Related Charges For Rapper Young Thug