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 […]
Congress is not eager to look into the third Trump assassination attempt.
Secret Service Scrutinized Following Trump Assassination Attempt at WHCA Dinner During the recent White House Correspondents’ Dinner, President Trump discussed an assassination attempt that nearly involved him, commending the Secret Service for their quick action. In light of the event, the House Oversight Committee is seeking a briefing to examine potential security gaps. Tim Miller, […]
King Charles speaks to Congress for America’s 250th anniversary
Reflections on U.S.-U.K. Relations Through Royal Addresses It was springtime in 1991. Roxette’s “Joyride” was a chart-topper, while shows like Roseanne and Murphy Brown filled television screens. That same year, Queen Elizabeth made history by being the first British monarch to speak before a joint session of Parliament. In early 1991, the world was undergoing […]
Romanian man receives a 4-year sentence for making false reports about Congress members.
Romanian Man Sentenced for Swatting and Bomb Threats A Romanian individual, Thomas Szabo, was sentenced to four years in prison for his involvement in numerous swatting calls and bomb threats aimed at U.S. government officials, including members of Congress and high-ranking officials. Szabo, 27, had pleaded guilty in June to conspiracy and intimidation charges. Federal […]
Hegseth goes to Capitol Hill to support Trump’s stance on Iran before Congress.
Hegseth to Testify on Iran Conflict Secretary of the Army Pete Hegseth is set to appear before Capitol Hill for the first time since the conflict escalated, defending the Trump administration’s approach to Iran amidst increasing scrutiny from lawmakers. During a hearing with Gen. Dan Kaine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, scheduled […]