Delta removes important benefit for Congress members until the DHS shutdown concludes
Delta Air Lines Takes Action Against Congress Over DHS Funding Delta Air Lines is reacting to Congress’s failure to provide funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The airline has decided to suspend special Congressional Desk services for lawmakers and their staff at Capitol Hill until DHS is fully funded. This funding issue has […]
Senate unanimously approves measure ending airport security exemption for Congress
Senate Passes Bill Ending Special Treatment for Lawmakers at Airports With the Department of Homeland Security in a prolonged shutdown, the Senate has approved a bill that mandates lawmakers to wait in the same security lines as everyone else at airports, a privilege they previously enjoyed. Senator John Cornyn from Texas championed the Congressional Elimination […]
Congress begins investigation into hospice fraud in California
California Under Investigation for Hospice Fraud The state of California is facing scrutiny from a congressional committee following revelations about pervasive hospice fraud that has reportedly cost taxpayers over $100 million. On Monday, the House Oversight Committee initiated an investigation into significant Medicare fraud on the West Coast, raising concerns throughout California. This probe was […]
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 […]