EU's Warning to U.S.

BRUSSELS – The European Union, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany criticized a U.S. decision to impose travel bans on five Europeans this week. The State Department accuses them of influencing tech companies to censor “American viewpoints.”

Secretary of State Marco Rubio banned a former top EU official. Additionally, he banned four high-profile activists who fight against hate speech and disinformation across social media.

Rubio described them as “radical” activists and “weaponized” nongovernmental organizations, accusing them of leading “organized efforts to coerce American platforms to censor, demonetize, and suppress American viewpoints they oppose.”

Thierry Breton, the former EU commissioner responsible for supervising social media regulations, is a part of the list. Breton, an entrepreneur and former French finance minister... READ MORE

State Representative Rachel Keshel: Meeting numerous broken hearted parents being kept from their kids by a vindictive ex spouse has been one of the worst parts of the family court reform fight in the AZ legislature. Funny thing is that the alienating behavior hurts the child more than it hurts the hated ex. Even worse, is when the ex’s new spouse, aka step parent, is allowed to demean and bash the child’s mom or dad. Anyone who thinks this is even remotely appropriate is either stupid or just plain evil. Thankfully, we have a bill for this in the upcoming session. #familycourtreform #savethekids

State Representative Nick Kupper: Watching Zootopia 2 & I can’t help but notice the message is that one group (lynxes=rich whites) makes another group (reptiles=poor blacks) out to be violent so they can take over their land & gentrify it. It also throws in a bit of anti-immigrant sentiment. Thanks @Disney

State Representative John Gillette: The jury spoke, but Soros didn't like the result.... his minion fixed it for him. American tax payers again screwed by a leftist plant. I guess he was above the law.

State Representative Quang Nguyen: It was rough saying goodbye to my LT, who’s flying back to Norfolk today. At least we provided a great break before heading to her new assignment. God bless our military.

EU Warns of Potential Action after U.S. Bars 'Radical' Europeans— By Cactus Politics' Joseph Quesada—

U.S. Launches Strikes Against ISIS in Nigeria— By Cactus Politics' Joseph Quesada— WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump announced this week that the U.S. launched a “deadly strike” against Islamic State fighters. The U.S. launched attacks in northwest Nigeria, where Trump says the fighters had been killing Christians.

Ruben Gallego Continues Demanding Answers on Pharmaceutical Companies' Deals with Trump— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is continuing to demand answers from various drug companies that have worked with the Trump Administration to lower prices, asking how they intend to do so.

Supreme Court Refuses Trump's National Guard Deployment in Chicago— By Cactus Politics' Joseph Quesada— The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump this week. Trump had previously asked to lift a lower court injunction. The lower court had blocked the president from sending National Guard troops into Illinois over its governor’s objections.

Abe Hamadeh Crosses Party Lines: New Bill Focuses on VA Data Transparency— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Congressman Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) is working across party lines to help veterans get better medical care. He's teaming up with Congresswoman Susie Lee (D-NV), to introduce a bill that would give lawmakers better information about how VA hospitals are performing.

Selina Bliss Proposes Medical Training for Schools After Campus Shooting— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Following a recent school shooting that left 2 students dead and some 10 injured at Brown University, Representative Selina Bliss (R-AZ) is pushing new legislation that would allow school staff to receive advanced medical training to respond to emergencies.

Yassamin Ansari Puts DOJ Under Fire for Incomplete Epstein Release— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Representative Yassamin Ansari (R-AZ) is pushing for the Department of Justice (DOJ) to fully comply with federal law requiring the release of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The congresswoman has raised concerns that Attorney General Pam Bondi missed a legal deadline last Friday, December 19, and should be held accountable.

Greg Stanton's New Bill Requires Compensation for Delayed Flights— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Representative Greg Stanton (D-AZ) has introduced new legislation that would require airlines to provide cash compensation to passengers for major flight delays and cancellations. The congressman filed the bill this week in response to recent regulatory changes that eliminated mandatory compensation requirements for airline passengers.

Dept. of Education Investigates Brown University's Security After Shooting— By Cactus Politics' Joseph Quesada— PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Department of Education announced this week that it is reviewing Brown University’s security systems. The announcement comes after the shooting that took place earlier this month, which killed two students.

Trump Announces New 'Trump Class' of Navy Battleships— By Cactus Politics' Joseph Quesada— WASHINGTON – President Trump announced this week a plan for the Navy to build a new, large warship. The “battleship” is part of a larger project to create a “Golden Fleet.”

The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres