Congress considers $200 billion request for Iran war expenditures despite challenges
Congress Faces Decisions on Additional Military Funding On Thursday morning, reporters and photographers trailed House Budget Chairwoman Jody Arrington (R-Texas) as she exited the Capitol. The Trump administration is set to request an extra $200 billion from Congress to fund operations related to the ongoing war in Iran. However, passing this plan could be tricky; […]
What might occur with Social Security benefits in six years if Congress takes no action? Experts weigh in.
There’s an urgent need to address Social Security so it can keep providing full benefits to millions of Americans counting on these monthly payments. By 2032, Social Security is expected to rely on a trust fund to help pay benefits to retirees, their spouses, children, and survivors of deceased workers, as per the Social Security […]
Rising pressure as Congress gets ready to depart amid crucial DHS deadlock
Department of Homeland Security Remains Closed The Department of Homeland Security has been shut down for over a month, and it seems Congress isn’t making any headway in terms of reopening it. Democrats initiated a partial closure of DHS on February 14. They’re resistant to passing a spending bill in response to the deaths of […]
Congress to take strong action against harmful drugs affecting America
Texas Lawmakers Address Rising Threat of Nitazene Texas Representative August Pflueger is spearheading a bipartisan initiative aimed at tackling nitazene, a dangerous illegal drug that poses a greater risk than fentanyl, according to Blaze News. Pflueger, alongside his co-sponsor Rep. Michael Baumgartner from Washington and Democratic Rep. Eugene Vindman from Virginia, introduced the House version […]
Congress Broadens Its Inquiry Into the DC Sewage Issue
Congress Expands Investigation into Potomac Interceptor Sewage Spill Congress has broadened its inquiry into the sewage spill from the Potomac Interceptor and is now looking into the repair contract between DC Water and a construction firm, based on a letter obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation. House Republican Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie, along with […]
Pentagon asks Congress for over $200 billion for Iran conflict
Army Seeks Additional Funding Amid Ongoing Iran Conflict Army Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Thursday that the Pentagon plans to request more funding from Congress as Operation Epic Fury moves into its third week. During a Pentagon news briefing, Hegseth indicated that this additional funding request aims to cover operational expenses and replenish U.S. weapon […]
Delta CEO criticizes Congress for unpaid TSA workers as airport disorder persists: ‘Unacceptable’
Delta CEO Critiques Congress Over TSA Employees’ Pay Ed Bastian, the CEO of Delta Air Lines, has expressed his frustration with Congress for requiring airport security personnel to work without compensation, as the partial government shutdown stretches into its fifth week. He labeled the situation as “inexcusable” and accused lawmakers of using these essential workers […]
Spanish Congress Dismisses Pedro Sánchez’s Large-Scale Amnesty Proposals
Parliament’s Opposition to Amnesty Plan in Spain A significant majority of Spain’s parliament supported a motion on Wednesday urging the government, led by Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, to abandon its plans for amnesty for 500,000 undocumented immigrants. In an alliance with far-left groups, Sánchez had announced in January that his administration would provide legal […]
GOP Candidate James Fishback Calls on Trump to Explain the Iran War to Congress This Week
Fishback Urges Clarity on U.S. Commitment to Iran On Wednesday, during remarks outside the Capitol, Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback urged President Donald Trump to clearly articulate the United States’ stance regarding the conflict with Iran. Fishback, who is vying for the Republican nomination for governor in Florida, criticized the Trump administration for failing to […]
One accident, one train derailment — and Congress still can’t understand the information
Congress Faces Test After Collisions and Derailments In the wake of a tragic mid-air collision and a train derailment, Congress is now confronted with a pivotal question: Will they heed the facts? Last year, a fatal mid-air incident between a military helicopter and a passenger aircraft underscored the need for improved surveillance technology in the […]