House invites more university leaders to Congress as part of GOP crackdown on antisemitism
House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) asked three additional university leaders to testify on Capitol Hill over the rise of antisemitism on college campuses as part of the House GOP’s crackdown on anti-Jewish demonstrations and protests. Foxx said during a Tuesday press conference with several House committee chairs that she has […]
FACT CHECK: Did Congress Approve $26 Billion In Aid For Israel?
Multiple media outlets are reporting that Congress approved $26 billion in aid for Israel. Despite opposition from Republican hardliners, the House of Representatives approved a $95 billion legislative package that would give $60.84 billion in security assistance to Ukraine, $26 billion to Israel and $8.12 billion to Taiwan. https://t.co/MX81qqynq5 pic.twitter.com/yJUlb555JH — Reuters (@Reuters) April 21, 2024 Verdict: Misleading […]
Ex-members of Congress gripe about $174K salary, cost of living in DC: ‘It’s very difficult’
While former and retired members of both parties admit they don’t want to hear from the American people they represent, one of the biggest problems with the job is that despite six-figure salaries, they don’t have enough money. I agree that it’s a lack of income. about it. “If I went back to my district, […]
STEPHEN MOORE: Here’s How To Make Congress Think Twice Before Spending Our Money
It was exactly 50 years ago that the liberal post-Watergate Congress completely dominated by Democrat big-spenders passed a new set of budget rules — called the 1974 Budget Reform and Impoundment Control Act. It has been a complete and unmitigated disaster. In the 50 years since its passage, the budget has been balanced four times […]
Ken Buck lets loose in ‘exit interview,’ spilling secrets on Congress
Former Colorado Republican Rep. Ken Buck shared some of his greatest frustrations and lifted the lid on how Congress works in an interview airing several retiring lawmakers’ thoughts on how the House is operating. Buck, who started representing Colorado’s 4th Congressional District in 2015, announced his retirement, resigned early, and left his seat wide open. […]
EXCLUSIVE: Pentagon Says It Can’t Calculate Diversity Training Costs Because Congress Defunded DEI Offices
The Department of Defense has told Congress it can’t provide necessary briefings on diversity training because it doesn’t have enough people to fill diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) positions, the Daily Caller News Foundation has learned. Understood. Congress requires the Department of Defense to produce a report detailing how much the entire military spends on […]
Most voters say border is top issue for Congress to tackle: poll
A clear majority of U.S. voters say border security is the most important thing for Congress to tackle, with more than six months until next year’s election. Nearly six in 10 voters (57%) say border reform is more “important” than “everything else Congress should be working on,” according to the poll. Conducted by Public Opinion […]
House Republicans convene to push host of conservative bills as threat to oust Mike Johnson stagnates – live | US Congress
House Republicans rally to advance immigration, environmental policy as threat of Johnson’s resignation stalls Good morning, readers of the US Politics Blog. The House of Representatives resumes business today, with the Republican majority looking to make the most of their time in control of the chamber, debating a slew of bills that reflect conservative priorities […]
Andrew Cuomo To Testify Before Congress On COVID Nursing Home Scandal
Former Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is scheduled to testify before Congress about his 2020 decision to allow nursing homes and adult care facilities to accept patients from hospitals who have tested positive for COVID-19. Cuomo, who resigned in 2021 amid a sexual harassment scandal, issued an order in March 2020 prohibiting nursing homes […]
REP. RALPH NORMAN: Congress Must Ban Earmarks Once And For All
Prior to 2011, earmarks were frequently a source of corruption and the promotion of personal agendas by members of Congress. In 2011, Congress passed a temporary ban on earmarks, which until recently was renewed every legislative session. In January 2021, after a 10-year grace period, Congress returned the appropriation under the guise of “funding community […]