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House Republicans to Investigate January 6th Committee

Johnson says House Republicans will investigate the January 6th committee, and this announcement has sparked a firestorm of reactions. The stated intention is to delve into the committee’s work, promising a fully funded investigation continuing into the next Congress. This immediately raises questions about the cost to taxpayers, especially given the widespread perception that the investigation is a political maneuver rather than a genuine pursuit of justice.

Many are questioning the need for another investigation, arguing that the events of January 6th were widely documented and witnessed, and the committee’s findings are already largely known. The sheer volume of evidence already available – including televised footage, witness testimonies, and legal proceedings – seems to render a new investigation redundant.… Continue reading

Florida’s CFO Jimmy Patronis proposes state to pay Trump’s legal fees

Florida’s CFO, Jimmy Patronis, has proposed that the state pay former President Donald Trump’s legal fees. As a Floridian, I find this decision deeply concerning and disappointing. It highlights the special brand of socialism that Republicans seem to embrace when it benefits their chosen few.

What makes this proposal even more alarming is the fact that Florida is already facing numerous challenges when it comes to serving its citizens. We have hungry kids who are not being adequately fed, yet millions of dollars are being allocated to fund the legal defense of a billionaire who surely has the means to cover his own fees.… Continue reading