Brazilian Congress Approves Legislation That Could Cut Jair Bolsonaro’s Sentence to Two Years
Brazil’s Lower House Passes Bill to Reduce Sentences for “Anti-Democratic Acts” On Wednesday morning, Brazil’s lower house of parliament approved a bill aimed at reducing sentences for individuals convicted of “anti-democratic acts.” This legislation could significantly lessen the prison term of former conservative president Jair Bolsonaro. According to Paulinho da Forsa, a lawmaker from the […]
College football is more popular than ever — and Congress is looking to get involved
College Football Playoff Takes Center Stage This weekend marks the beginning of the College Football Playoff, which is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after events in American sports. Its appeal seems to be increasing, even with some recent rule changes that have sparked debate among traditionalists. The new pay-to-play regulations, often called “name, image, […]
Congress Has Made One Of Its Most Disgraceful Decisions So Far
Congress Moves to Limit Presidential Power Over Troop Withdrawals The National Defense Authorization Act for 2026, which was finalized by negotiators from the House and Senate recently, aims to restrict the authority of both the Pentagon and the president when it comes to pulling U.S. forces out of foreign countries. Under this new act, the […]
Congress discusses college sports NIL bill during Lane Kiffin LSU situation
Congress ‘Fails’ NIL College Sports Bill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has raised questions about the timing of a proposed bill related to college sports funding, specifically its connection to the recent controversies surrounding LSU’s coaching changes. In a quick response to the situation, he pointed out the peculiar coincidence of discussing this legislation just […]
Congress battles the Trump administration to maintain a larger US military presence in Europe and Korea
New National Security Strategy from Trump Administration Recently, the Trump administration issued a statement regarding its national security strategy. It emphasized that the era of the U.S. providing extensive support across the global order is coming to an end. The administration noted that allies should take more initiative in ensuring the security of their regions. […]
Congress restricts cuts to military forces in Europe and South Korea
Congress Takes Steps to Maintain Military Presence in Europe and South Korea Congress is advancing measures that will place limits on how the Pentagon can manage troop deployments in Europe and South Korea, aiming to address concerns from allied nations. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2026, finalized by negotiators from the House and […]
FBI confronts new transparency regulations in Congress’ defense legislation
Republican Measures in Defense Bill Push for FBI Transparency in Elections This year’s defense policy bill, backed by Republicans, aims to broaden the scope of defense-related policies while also enhancing the FBI’s transparency regarding American elections. A significant element of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which stretches over 3,000 pages, mandates that the FBI […]
As Congress debates ACA subsidies, an alternative solution appears.
Reforming U.S. Healthcare Costs Craig Garthwaite, who leads the health care program at Northwestern University and has co-authored a new paper for the Aspen Economic Strategy Group, discusses potential reforms aimed at making health care cheaper and more efficient. As the debate around extending Affordable Care Act subsidies heats up this week, millions are facing […]
Congress has a limited time to tackle rising healthcare premiums before the end of the year, with just nine meeting days left in 2025.
Congress Returns to Tackle Health Care and Premium Costs After a week-long Thanksgiving break, Congress has reconvened, facing a tight deadline as lawmakers attempt to address the rising costs of health insurance premiums. They need to act by the end of the year, although insurance companies must take specific actions by January 15. The time […]
Marjorie Taylor Greene will be featured on ’60 Minutes’ before her departure from Congress.
Marjorie Taylor Greene to Appear on “60 Minutes” Before Resignation Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is set to appear on CBS News’ “60 Minutes” just ahead of her announced resignation from Congress next month. The show has teased her interview, which will be with Lesley Stahl and marks Greene’s first sit-down since she made her departure […]