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Republican state group dings high fuel prices with Joe Biden gas canisters

The Republican State Leadership Committee is offering donors a unique piece of political merchandise: a Joe Biden gas can. Published April 28, 2022

House Republicans try to force a vote on barring male-born athletes from female sports

The debate over allowing male-born athletes in female sports based on gender identity has played out for years in state legislatures, but House Republicans want to take on the issue in Washington. Published April 28, 2022

Colorado judge boots ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ nickname from primary election ballot

A Colorado judge on Wednesday kicked "Let's Go Brandon" off the primary ballot, but the Republican congressional candidate who says it's his nickname is vowing to appeal. Published April 28, 2022

‘Libs of TikTok’ popularity soars after Washington Post expose

A popular conservative Twitter account has gained even more influence since being targeted in a Washington Post tell-all. Published April 27, 2022

Elon Musk gives shout-out to Trump’s Truth Social app after it reaches #1

Former President Donald Trump says he won't rejoin Twitter even after Elon Musk takes over, but apparently there are no hard feelings. Published April 27, 2022

First credit card ‘by conservatives for conservatives’ hits market

What's in your wallet is probably a credit card that supports an array of left-wing causes -- Rob Collins wants that to change. Published April 26, 2022

Twitter users test the waters of forbidden tweets after Elon Musk deal

Some Twitter users aren't waiting until Elon Musk takes over to start breaking the rules. Published April 26, 2022

Chris Wallace says his future still up in the air after collapse of CNN+

Chris Wallace doesn't know where he'll be working next but says he's in "good shape" after jumping ship from Fox News to CNN+, only to see the nascent streaming service scuttled after one month. Published April 26, 2022

Mark Levin returns to Twitter after yearlong absence, citing ‘new ownership’

Conservative radio and TV host Mark Levin returned Monday to Twitter, ending his self-imposed absence after the announcement that billionaire Elon Musk would buy the company. Published April 25, 2022

Fox host Tucker Carlson back on Twitter after monthlong suspension

For the first time in more than a month, Tucker Carlson tweeted. Published April 25, 2022

Montana AG fights to lift 9-year-old ‘preliminary’ injunction on abortion law

After nearly nine years, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen says it's time for the court to lift the preliminary injunction on a state abortion law that turned out to be anything but temporary. Published April 25, 2022

Former CBS News abortion reporter jumps to Planned Parenthood

Kate Smith, the former CBS News reporter covering abortion, fueled a flare-up over liberal media bias Monday by announcing that she has gone to work for Planned Parenthood. Published April 25, 2022

Feminist lecturer says Harvard canceled her because ‘I do not believe there are male women’

Devin Jane Buckley isn't on board with the gender-identity movement, which apparently means she can't give a lecture on British romanticism and philosophy at Harvard. Published April 25, 2022

Madison Cawthorn dismisses ‘goofy vacation photos’ showing him in lingerie

Rep. Madison Cawthorn, North Carolina Republican, swung back after photos of him wearing women's lingerie during a cruise-ship game made the rounds, saying it would take more than 'goofy vacation photos' to scuttle his political career. Published April 23, 2022

Fox hosts Hannity, Gutfeld roast ex-colleague Chris Wallace after CNN+ flops

Some Fox personalities couldn't resist taking jabs at former colleague and ship-jumper Chris Wallace after the collapse of his new gig at CNN+, a casualty of the new management's decision Thursday to scuttle the streaming service after just 30 days. Published April 22, 2022

Montana court halts law requiring surgery to change sex on birth certificate

A Montana court blocked a newly passed state law requiring surgery before allowing those born in the state to amend their birth certificates to align with their gender identity. Published April 22, 2022

CNN faces ridicule, questions for nixing touted streaming service after 30 days

CNN+ turned out to be a minus. The cable news giant said Thursday that its much-hyped streaming service will shut down on April 30 after just one month, a mortifying crash-and-burn for the ratings-challenged network as it struggles to find its footing amid upheavals in management and ownership. Published April 21, 2022

Republicans look to block Biden’s new ‘woke,’ trans-friendly approach to airport security

House Republicans introduced Thursday legislation to block the Biden administration's newly issued screening policies aimed at improving the airport experience for transgender passengers, calling the updates a threat to national security. Published April 21, 2022

CNN will shut down struggling streaming service

CNN+, the cable network's highly touted streaming service, will shut down on April 30 after just one month, according to the network. Published April 21, 2022

New Jersey’s pregnant inmates spur outrage over transgender transfers

Last year, the New Jersey Department of Corrections agreed to house inmates based on their gender identity after being sued by the American Civil Liberties Union. This year, two female prisoners are pregnant. Published April 21, 2022