Congress Leaving Capitol Early Without Addressing AI, Debt, or Mass Surveillance
The House made an early exit from Washington, D.C., for its October recess on Wednesday, planning to return only after the midterm elections on November 3. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer announced that all votes scheduled for Thursday were canceled, with the last votes occurring on Wednesday afternoon. House leadership decided to pause sessions for […]
Republicans choose candidate to challenge transgender member of Congress in November
Delaware Republicans have chosen political scientist Joseph “Dr. Joe” Arminio as their candidate for the state’s sole U.S. House seat, a decision made on Tuesday. This choice came as they overlooked the party’s endorsed candidate and the 2024 nominee, setting Arminio up for a showdown with Rep. Sarah McBride, a Democrat, in the upcoming November […]
Companies Can Cease Operations Whenever They Choose: Congress Questions Bessent About AI Regulation
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Faces Questions on AI Regulations On Tuesday, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent appeared before the House Financial Services Committee, where lawmakers pressed him on various issues, including rising costs, the ongoing conflict in Iran, and the administration’s regulatory stance on artificial intelligence (AI). When queried about the worries surrounding AI […]
Bessent informs Congress that open source AI is essential for addressing China.
Treasury Secretary Advocates for Open-Source AI Development On Tuesday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addressed lawmakers, emphasizing the necessity for the U.S. to create more open-source artificial intelligence (AI) models to remain competitive with China. During his testimony before the House Financial Services Committee, Bessent discussed various economic concerns, with AI becoming a focal point. When […]
Congress votes unanimously to permanently abolish the 1-cent coin
It appears that Americans might soon see the end of the penny, as the 1-cent coin is being pushed toward extinction. The House of Representatives has voted to pass the bipartisan Common Cents Act unanimously, aiming to retire this smallest piece of US currency. This legislation would prevent the Treasury from producing additional pennies, except […]
Congress investigates claims of foreign influence activities by China, Iran, and Cuba in the US.
Discussion on Cuba’s Threat to U.S. Security Interrupted by Protest Last Tuesday, at the intersection of Church Street and 16th Street NW—just a few blocks from the White House—Christine Balling, who previously advised U.S. Special Operations Command South, moderated a panel discussing the national security risks posed by communist-governed Cuba. Amidst the proceedings, Olivia DiNucci, […]
Congress Will Address Fraud Upon Its Return With a Series of Bills
New Legislation Targets Federal and State Fraud When Congress reconvenes on Monday, they will confront three key pieces of legislation designed to address fraud at both federal and state levels. The proposed bills focus on enhancing data-sharing between local and state governments while also establishing a new position for an assistant attorney general dedicated to […]
Congress continues to shift responsibility as the national debt in America exceeds $40 trillion.
National Debt Reaches $40 Trillion: A Growing Concern This summer marked a significant milestone for the United States. Sadly, it wasn’t the anticipated America 250 festivities but rather the sobering reality of surpassing the $40 trillion threshold in national debt. $40 trillion—it’s hard to wrap your head around such a figure. To put it into […]
Democrat’s Wealth Increased Significantly After Leaving Congress. She is Running Again — Now More Affluent
Former Democratic Representative from Virginia, Elaine Luria, is back in the race for Congress, specifically in the second district. This time, however, her financial situation looks quite different—much more prosperous, in fact. After completing two terms and leaving Congress in 2023, her net worth has seen a significant boost, as indicated by financial disclosure records […]
House GOP Leaders Claim This Congress Is the ‘Most Productive,’ But Americans Disagree
House leaders are claiming that the 119th Congress has achieved unprecedented productivity, even if many people feel otherwise. Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain stated on Tuesday that this Congress has been the most effective since 1949, as reported by Punchbowl News. However, Congress is currently experiencing its highest disapproval ratings […]