Democrats ridiculed for applauding King Charles during Congress speech
Recently, Democratic lawmakers faced criticism for their about-face on monarchy, transitioning from participating in “No King” protests to warmly welcoming King Charles III in various settings, including Parliament. Prince Charles’ address illustrated a stark contrast between prior anti-monarchy sentiments among those lawmakers and the enthusiastic reception he received while speaking to Congress. Rep. Mike Collins, […]
Palestinian FA’s Rajoub declines handshake with Israel at FIFA Congress
During the FIFA General Assembly on Thursday, Palestinian Football Association President Djibril Rajoub declined to shake hands or even stand next to Basim Sheikh Slimane, the Vice President of the Israeli Football Association, amidst a tense atmosphere. Both were called to the stage by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, but Rajoub resisted attempts to engage with […]
Trump tells Congress that Iran continues to be a major threat, and U.S. military presence in the Middle East will continue.
Trump Updates Congress on Military Posture Regarding Iran President Donald Trump recently sent a letter to Congress under the War Powers Resolution, informing lawmakers that the U.S. military will continue to adapt its strategy in the Middle East due to the ongoing threats posed by Iran. In the letter, Trump stated, “In an effort to […]
New executive order from Trump, with support from Congress, may boost U.S. retirement wealth by as much as 77%, researchers indicate.
New Retirement Savings Initiative Announced On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at providing a new retirement savings option for workers currently lacking access to 401(k) plans or similar employer-sponsored programs. According to a recent survey by Pew Charitable Trusts, nearly 56 million Americans are without such workplace retirement plans. The executive […]
Congress confronts Iran conflict deadline as Republicans hinder war powers vote
Democrats Push for Vote on Iran’s New War Powers Senate Democrats once again couldn’t break the unified Republican stance regarding President Donald Trump’s conflict with Iran, especially as the Friday deadline nears to limit his war powers. This vote marks the sixth instance where Republicans have turned down a Democratic resolution designed to restrain the […]
Congress agrees to a 45-day extension of Section 702
Congress Passes Short-Term Extension of FISA 702 Congress has once again postponed long-term changes to the debated Espionage Act. This is the second postponement within a month. Lawmakers are racing against the clock to prevent the expiration of the government’s warrantless surveillance powers, which are set to end at midnight on Friday. Both the House […]
Tim Allen jokes about the ‘No Kings’ audience for applauding a real king in Congress
Tim Allen Criticizes Congressional Attendance at King Charles’ Speech Comedian Tim Allen has voiced his disapproval of Congress members who attended King Charles III’s speech, which took place this week, during the “No Kings” protests aimed at President Donald Trump. After King Charles addressed a session of Parliament, marking a historic first for a British […]
Congress Concludes Unprecedented DHS Shutdown; Approves Bill Without ICE or Border Patrol Funding
Congress Ends DHS Shutdown On Thursday, Congress approved a bill aimed at restoring funding to significant divisions of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with the exception of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Protection. This decision brought an end to a prolonged 76-day shutdown of the department. The House followed the Senate’s earlier […]
Congress Delays FISA Reauthorization for Another Six Weeks
Congress Temporarily Extends Spying Tool Amid Division On Thursday, Congress granted a temporary extension to a surveillance tool that allows the U.S. government to monitor the communications of its citizens, ensuring it doesn’t lapse at midnight. The decision to postpone a long-term reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) is now […]
Congress dismisses Friday deadline for 60-day limit on Iran conflict: ‘We are not at war’
Congress Ignores Deadline for Iran War Reauthorization WASHINGTON — As 60 days have passed since the start of Operation Epic Fury, key Congressional figures didn’t move to reauthorize military action against Iran by the Friday deadline. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) raised questions about whether such reauthorization is even necessary, while Senate Republicans similarly let […]