Rep. Eli Crane States Citizens Can Seek H-1B Restrictions from Congress
Pressure from Public Could Influence H-1B Program Changes, Says Rep. Eli Crane Rep. Eli Crane (R-Ariz.) remarked to a news outlet that a vigorous response from the public—through visits, phone calls, and statements—might lead to limitations on the H-1B worker program. “The federal government is generally slow to act, but real change tends to occur […]
Congress criticizes Trump’s $1.776 billion fund against weaponization
Congress Critiques Trump’s $1.7 Billion Fund In Washington, both Republicans and Democrats have expressed discontent with President Trump’s $1.7 billion anti-weaponization fund, particularly over the inclusion of financial benefits for “legal victims,” a group that notably includes his son, Hunter Biden. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche described the situation as “unusual” but asserted it’s “not […]
Pelosi supports Connie Chan for Congress as her replacement
Nancy Pelosi Endorses Connie Chan for Congressional Seat On Monday, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat from California, officially backed Connie Chan, a member of the San Francisco City Supervisors, as she vies for Pelosi’s Congressional seat. Chan is running in the Democratic primary for the 11th Congressional District, following Pelosi’s announcement that she […]
Nancy Pelosi supports Connie Chan to take her place after four decades in Congress
Nancy Pelosi Endorses Connie Chan for Congress Replacement Nancy Pelosi, the longtime California Representative, has made her choice for who will succeed her in Congress. On Monday, she threw her support behind San Francisco City Supervisor Connie Chan in the race for her former seat. Pelosi’s endorsement favors Chan over other progressives like Saikat Chakrabarti […]
Leamer: The White House Provides a Blueprint for Congress to Create an AI Framework
National AI Policy Framework Suggested by Build American AI Executive At a recent policy event, Nathan Riemer, the executive director of Build American AI, expressed that President Trump’s administration has set forth a “very good template” for lawmakers to establish essential guidelines for national AI policy. This framework is crucial, he explained, as it should […]
AOC warns that biased redistricting might lead to a loss of 19 seats for the Black Caucus in Congress.
Redistricting and Racial Concerns Democrats are expressing deep frustration as they observe Republican-led redistricting efforts, particularly in Southern states. Representative Shomali Figures from Alabama commented on the situation, suggesting it’s a setback for black candidates seeking representation in Congress, especially as she faces a loss of her district in Mobile. Democrats believe they have a […]
ActBlue’s CEO Scheduled to Appear Before Congress in Investigation of Foreign Donations After Employees Cited Fifth Amendment 146 Times
ActBlue CEO to Testify Amid Investigation of Foreign Donations The head of ActBlue, a major Democratic fundraising organization, is set to appear before a Congressional committee as scrutiny over foreign donations intensifies. Regina Wallace-Jones has confirmed she’ll testify before the House Administration Committee on June 10, as her organization is currently under investigation, according to […]
Ex-New Jersey governor indicates son Rep. Kean Jr. may rejoin Congress soon.
A congressman is currently absent from work due to an undisclosed health issue, expected to miss several weeks more as he recovers. Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) hasn’t cast a vote in over two months while trying to back a recently passed House Republican bill leading up to the midterm elections. His father, former Governor […]
China’s espionage risk leads to renewed counterintelligence training efforts for Congress
Foreign Influence in U.S. Politics It’s becoming increasingly clear that China is actively seeking to sway U.S. interests and security. Recently, on May 11, the mayor of Arcadia, California, resigned after admitting to functioning as a foreign agent for China. This case serves as a stark reminder of the extensive work foreign intelligence agencies are […]
Congress plans to reduce pay during the shutdown, but many senators won’t be affected by it.
Senators Will Go Unpaid During Future Shutdowns In a recent decision, the Senate has unanimously voted to forgo salaries during any upcoming government shutdowns, a move some see as largely symbolic. Many senators are already quite affluent before they take office. Senator James Lankford from Oklahoma noted that some wealthy members of Congress regard their […]