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· Carl Samson
Texas Republicans renew push for Chinese land ownership ban
GOP lawmakers in Texas are moving forward with legislation to restrict foreign land ownership in the state, targeting China and other countries deemed hostile to U.S. interests. The move, which follows efforts introduced in recent years, reignites a debate centered on…
· Carl Samson
Nikki Haley urges Republicans to ‘quit whining’ about Kamala Harris
Former GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley called on fellow Republicans to “quit whining” about Vice President Kamala Harris and urged former President Donald Trump’s campaign to focus on policy issues in a Fox News interview on Tuesday. With Harris leading Trump in recent…
· Michelle De Pacina
Republicans, ex-Trump officials endorse Kamala Harris
On Sunday, Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign announced a new initiative called “Republicans for Harris,” showcasing endorsements from nearly 30 former GOP members, including some from Donald Trump’s administration. This list includes Stephanie Grisham, Olivia Troye, Chuck…
· Carl Samson
Florida State Senate candidate sues fellow Republicans over ‘racist’ claims
Florida State Senate candidate Bowen Kou has filed lawsuits against the Florida Republican Senate Campaign Committee and Florida’s Voice, a conservative news outlet, for allegedly linking him to Chinese donors, including the Chinese Communist Party. The FRSCC is endorsing Rep.…
· Jane Nam
SCOTUS overturns Roe v. Wade: AAPI Democratic lawmakers speak out on ruling; Republicans silent
Asian American Democratic lawmakers condemned the Supreme Court’s official overturning of Roe v. Wade on Friday, noting that now is the time for action. With the ruling, access to abortions is no longer guaranteed on a federal level, giving states the right by default to dictate…
· Ryan General
Majority of Republicans believe immigrants ‘hurt the country and make it a worse place to live,’ says poll
The majority of Republicans believe immigrants are hurting the country, according to a new survey conducted by Fox News. The poll asked participants: “In general, do you think immigrants who come to the United States today help the country and make it a better place to live or…
· Carl Samson
16 Republicans oppose House bill on educating the public on Japanese American incarceration during WWII
Sixteen House Republicans voted against a bill that seeks to educate the public on the history of Japanese Americans in World War II, including their incarceration experience. The legislation, which passed with 406 yeas, will direct the Secretary of the Interior to create a…
· Carl Samson
House Republicans express outrage over US purchase of ‘made in China’ KN95 masks to fulfill mask mandate
House representatives have been mandated to wear N95 or KN95 masks in Capitol buildings earlier this month. Members recently received KN95 masks that had “Made in China” printed on them. House Republicans, who blame the Chinese government for its handling of COVID-19, criticized…
· Jiselle Lee
Sen. Hirono says Republicans want to stop ‘minorities, Black people, Chicanos, Asian-Americans’ from voting
Sen. Mazie Hirono spoke out about the “hundreds” of voter suppression bills passed by Republicans. She accused Republicans of trying to pass voter suppression bills to prevent minorities from voting. "What I’m seeing are voter suppression bills being enacted by state…
· Jiselle Lee
Poll: Nearly half of Republicans oppose teaching the ‘history of racism’ in schools
Eight-four percent of Republicans do not support teaching “critical race theory” in schools, while just 46% oppose teaching the “history of racism,” according to a new Monmouth University poll. Background: Former President Donald Trump and other Republican senators have publicly…
· Khier Casino
Republicans redraw Texas congressional districts to cut voting power of growing Asian, Latino population
After census figures revealed growth in population among communities of color in Texas, Republican lawmakers are working to graft Hispanic and Asian communities into districts in which white residents make up the majority of eligible voters. Redrawing political boundaries: Texas…
· Ryan General
Chuck Schumer, Mazie Hirono Urge Republicans Not to Block Bill Fighting Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said he will be needing bipartisan support when he brings a bill against anti-Asian hate crimes to the senate floor this week. Schumer has since urged Republican senators not to block the bill that would need at least 60 votes before…
· Bryan Ke
Asian American Celebrities Call Out Republicans for Voting Against Bill Condemning Anti-Asian Hate
Several Asian American celebrities and personalities have called out the 164 Republicans who voted against legislation that condemned anti-Asian hate crimes amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Voicing out: Celebrities and online personalities, including Hollywood actor Daniel Dae Kim,…
· Jin Hyun
Texas Has So Many Asian American Voters That Republicans Are Losing Power
Once upon a time, the GOP had a strong hold on the state of Texas. For 30 years, this is where the Republicans were able to rely on a stable supply of Conservative voters. More recently, however, the Texas demographic has been changing, and with it, the state’s political…
· Carl Samson
Nearly 50% of White Republicans Get Uncomfortable When Hearing People Speak Foreign Languages
A considerable fraction of White Americans are bothered by people speaking foreign languages, a new survey from the Pew Research Center shows. According to the survey, nearly half of White Republicans, or 47%, say that it bothers them “some” or “a lot” to “hear people speak a…
· Max Chang
Wisconsin Republicans are Trying to Take Weekends Away From Workers
Scott Walker, a Republican politician and current governor of Wisconsin, is spearheading a sneaky budget move in his state that will effectively strip workers of their right to a “living wage” and even their weekends. As Wisconsin state legislators, who already missed their July…
· Ryan General
Rep. Ro Khanna leads bipartisan push for full release of Epstein files
Rep. Ro Khanna of California is leading a bipartisan effort to force the Trump administration and Attorney General Pam Bondi to release all federal records related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Republicans block release
· Carl Samson
Americans’ views on immigration have dramatically shifted, poll shows
A record 79% of Americans now consider immigration beneficial to the country, reversing from 2024 when 55% wanted immigration reduced, according to a new Gallup poll. Key findings The survey, which polled 1,402 adults from June 2-26, saw those wanting less immigration down to…
· Carl Samson
Top New York establishment Dems still withhold Mamdani endorsements
Prominent New York Democrats have declined to endorse NYC mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani even as they now defend him after President Donald Trump threatened to arrest the 33-year-old candidate over his immigration status. Uncertainties: Over a week after the Democratic primary,…
· Ryan General
American pride is at an all-time low, Gallup poll finds
National pride in the U.S. has fallen to a record low, with only 58% of Americans describing themselves as “extremely” or “very” proud to be American, according to new findings from Gallup. The poll, conducted June 2 through 19 and released June 30, marks the lowest combined…