House Committee Hits Pause on Crucial Medicaid Vote Amidst Disputes
The House Energy and Commerce Committee has postponed a crucial vote on packages laden with President Trump’s legislative goals due to ongoing disputes regarding possible Medicaid reductions. Initially, the committee aimed to advance the markup for a vote on May 7, as stated by a committee aide to Hill. However, on Thursday, members were informed […]
Jasmine Crockett sets sights on top Democratic seat on Oversight Committee: Report
Rep. Jasmine Crockett of D-Texas is looking to support from fellow Democrats, looking to see the possibility of running to the top democratic spots on the House Oversight Committee, according to a report. Semafor first reported on Crockett's plans, Politico also reported Two people familiar with the issue claim that lawmakers are making calls, texting […]
US Olympic committee sidesteps transgender athlete policy amid LA28 buildup | LA Olympic Games 2028
The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has said it will not establish a policy on eligibility for trans athletes ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles game, despite growing political pressure from the Trump administration and increased scrutiny of women’s access and inclusion of sports. Speaking Thursday after the committee’s first board meeting in 2025, […]
New York Yankees say they are still committed to DEI initiatives: ‘Our Diversity and Inclusion Committee continues’
The New York Yankees said that despite Major League Baseball removing references to such activities online, they still host diversity, equity and comprehensive committees and summits. Although MLB removed references to the DEI initiative and its DEI-centric employment pipeline program in March, sources within the organization claimed that the Yankees were still engaged in discriminatory […]
Republican National Committee showcases record fundraising as party builds 2026 war chest
First on FOX: Republican National Committee (RNC) will come out of the gate immediately when it comes to fundraising. The RNC reports $56.1 million hauls for fundraising between January and March 2025 as the Nationalist Party committee builds resources for next year’s medium-term elections and defends the majority of the House and Senate. The RNC […]
Oklahoma Kills Bitcoin Reserve Proposal in Senate Committee Vote – Decrypt
The attempt to become one of the first US states to implement Oklahoma’s Bitcoin Reserve is approaching abrupt ending. It’s tight 6-5 votes On Monday, the Senate Wages and Issues and Tax Committee collapsed. House Bill 1203also known as the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act, despite the momentum from the late period and the surprising reversal […]
NFL Competition Committee Proposes Expansion of Replay Assist for Certain Penalties
It is on the NFL Competition Committee suggestion It expands the scope of replays and allows for reviews of “specific and objective aspects of the play.” What does that mean? If adopted, the penalty for hits by unprotected players in the 2025 season means that face masks, horse collar tackles, stumbling, running around, wandering, and […]
Lawmaker pushes for House committee on Mexican drug cartels
“El Gato” Cartel boss faces trial in 2013 murder Fox News correspondent Brooke Taylor reports that cartel boss El Gato has been handed over to the US and faced trial, allegedly involved in the murder of Dallas area lawyer Juan Jess Guerrero Chapa. Tensions continue to burn as R-Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw continues to push […]
Dr Oz clears committee in bid to run Medicare, Medicaid, now faces full Senate
The Senate Finance Committee voted in line with party policy Tuesday afternoon to advance President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Dr. Mehmet Oz. The party vote, which saw 14 GOP senators vote in favor of Oz's nomination and 13 Democrats opposed it, follows two hearings by the Senate […]
Senate committee to vote on Dr. Oz’s nomination to run Medicare and Medicaid services
The Senate Finance Committee is expected to vote late this afternoon on whether to advance President Donald Trump's pick and lead Dr. Mehmet Oz, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, to the Senate confirmation vote. The vote follows two hearings by a committee that investigated OZ on plans for a federal healthcare program, his […]