Congress must step in to fix America’s shipbuilding crisis
The U.S. Navy is in the midst of a shipbuilding crisis that will leave the United States and our men and women in uniform perilously overmatched in an increasingly dangerous world if it is not addressed soon. This week, the Senate Armed Services Committee is negotiating the details of the National Defense Authorization Act, legislation […]
Civil liberty, whistleblower protection groups urge Congress to allow vote on Espionage Act reform amendment
Nineteen civil rights, press freedom, human rights and whistleblower protection groups have asked the House Rules Committee to allow a vote on the espionage reform amendments on the floor. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) has introduced Amendment 759 to the Military Quality of Life and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 to amend espionage […]
Alvin Bragg agrees to testify before Congress about Trump New York case, but only after sentencing
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg (Democrat) recently agreed to testify He testified before Congress about the prosecution of former President Donald Trump. Bragg filed a 34-count felony lawsuit against Trump last year for allegedly falsifying business records, and a 12-person Manhattan jury found the former president guilty on all charges late last month. “If they’re […]
Congress should just ban children from social media
Social media is deeply broken. Bad actors are exploiting it while the platforms turn a blind eye. Children are suffering, and our leaders are not taking any serious steps to address the problem. The House of Representatives recently concocted a legally dubious bill that would force the owners of TikTok to sell the company, which […]
Give Congress the data it needs for stronger lawmaking and oversight
The Supreme Court last month agreed to hear a case to decide whether a minority of lawmakers can sue federal agencies to see their records if there aren’t enough votes to issue a subpoena. Congress is constantly battling the executive branch over access to information, but that friction will come to a head this summer […]
Bannon to Jail for Contempt of Congress
Editors’ Note: Steve Bannon, former Presidential aide and prominent podcaster is headed for jail. Peter Navarro, Presidential adviser on trade and other matters, started his prison term in March. Both were charged with contempt of Congress. But Eric Holder, former Obama Attorney General was found in contempt by a lop-sided vote that included many Democrats, […]
Israel’s Netanyahu to address joint meeting Congress July 24
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu schedule He will deliver a speech at a joint session of the U.S. Congress on July 24. The letter was signed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers, including House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana), House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York), Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) and Senate Minority […]
Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu set to address the US Congress
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to address a joint session of Parliament on July 24 in what is expected to be a controversial speech at a crucial time for Israel’s ongoing war with Hamas. Knesset leaders confirmed the date of the speech late on Thursday after formally inviting Netanyahu to speak before lawmakers […]
Netanyahu reportedly set to address Congress on July 24
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to address a joint session of parliament on July 24, according to two people familiar with the matter. Parliamentary leaders formally invited Netanyahu last week to pledge wartime support for the longtime ally despite growing political tensions over Israel’s military offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. But […]
Hunter Biden Lied to Congress to Protect Joe Biden
Appearing on Fox News Channel’s “The Ingraham Angle” on Wednesday, Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) accused Hunter Biden of lying to Congress. The Kentucky Republican said Biden lied to protect his father, President Joe Biden. “Congressman, what specifically would you say about viewers accusing Hunter and James Biden of lying?” host Laura Ingraham asked. “Well, Hunter […]