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Low-tax advocates cheer Congress’ bipartisan support for challenging foreign digital services taxes
Americans for Tax Reform praised Rep. Ron Estes for introducing a bipartisan resolution opposing foreign digital services taxes that they say unfairly target American companies and workers.
D.C. GOP calls for end of federal income tax for city’s residents
The District of Columbia Republican Party urged the end of the federal income tax for the city's residents as the best counterargument to the Democrats' push for statehood.
Congress and Pentagon prodded to get on the same page for Golden Dome to succeed
The global engagement advocates at the Atlantic Council are pressing for clarity on the Pentagon's Golden Dome initiative, which they say is a program in search of a definition.
Postseason analysis: ‘Saturday Night Live’ more liberal than ever
The Media Research Center's "NewsBusters" is out with a new study showing that the recently concluded Season 51 of NBC's "Saturday Night Live" is more politically liberal than the previous season.
Recent chaos at airports from government shutdown helps make case for privatizing TSA
The Competitive Enterprise Institute says the recent Department of Homeland Security shutdown that squeezed U.S. airport security personnel proves it is time to privatize all airport screening at U.S. airports.
America First think tank challenges California’s sanctuary policies in federal court
The America First Policy Institute filed a federal lawsuit against California Attorney General Rob Bonta on behalf of the City of El Cajon, challenging the state's sanctuary policy.
Family Research Council helping feds take on Southern Poverty Law Center
Family Research Council President Tony Perkins said his organization is assisting the FBI's investigation of the Southern Poverty Law Center, which has been indicted for funding hate groups it claimed to fight.
No law currently prevents Congress members from having dual citizenship
Act for America is pressuring Congress to pass legislation to ban people with foreign citizenship from serving in the House and Senate.
IRS adopts new way to calculate regulatory burdens
The IRS has adopted the National Taxpayers Union's proposal for calculating the costs of taxpayer compliance, which the low-tax advocates said was a "more realistic method."
Virginians for Fair Maps airs first TV ad campaign fighting Democrats’ partisan redistricting plan
An organization drumming up opposition to Virginia's April 21 referendum on Democrats' gerrymandering plan ran its first TV ad.
U.S. munitions running low after extensive military airstrikes on Iran, think tank warns
The American Enterprise Institute warns that the U.S. weapons stocks are being depleted as American forces engage in military action against Iran.
Law group lauds proposed visa ban for people involved in religious persecution
The American Center for Law and Justice wrote in a recent letter to Sen. Ted Budd that it strongly supports his legislation to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit visas for people involved in religious persecution.
NRA launches ‘BE READY’ campaign amid threat of Iran terror cells
The National Rifle Association launched a new advertising campaign called "BE READY," which urges law-abiding Americans to safely and responsibly exercise their Second Amendment rights in the face of escalating dangers.
Calls grow louder for Spanberger to veto gun control bills
Second Amendment advocates in Virginia are rallying activists to demand vetoes of a handful of gun-control bills headed to the desk of Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger.
Organization headed up by former Gov. Jeb Bush hails Trump again for strike in Iran
President Trump received praise from former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush for a second time since last June for his decision to launch a joint military strike with Israel against Iran.
Manufacturers call for clear, consistent trade framework
The National Association of Manufacturers wants a new trade framework from Congress after the Supreme Court nixed President Trump's major tariffs.
Outside groups descend on Virginia for redistricting referendum
A liberal dark money organization has launched a $5 million campaign to persuade voters to back the Democrats' redrawn congressional map in an April referendum.
Congress pressed to pass legislation for off-grid power sources without regulation
A coalition of right-of-center activists sent a letter Monday to the Senate urging passage of the DATA Act, which would allow off-grid power sources to be built and used without regulation as a public utility.
New list identifies immigration sanctuary school districts across the U.S.
Defending Education has compiled a list of more than 700 school districts from around the country that have passed resolutions or published guidance or district policies for dealing with federal immigration officials and illegal immigrants.
Virginia pro-gun activists start new Second Amendment sanctuary movement
The Virginia Citizen Defense League, led by its president, Philip Van Cleave, called on members to activate the "Second Amendment sanctuary movement 2.0."