Nancy Pelosi, former Speaker, reveals her retirement after 37 years in Congress
Nancy Pelosi Announces Retirement Nancy Pelosi, the California Democrat, has declared she will not run for re-election, bringing an end to her remarkable 40-year political journey. She made history as the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House, driving some of the most significant legislation in recent history. While she has often been […]
Pennsylvania man accused of making threats to kill a member of Congress
Threat to Congress Members Leads to Arrest Outside Senate Building On Tuesday, U.S. Capitol Police officers arrested a man near the Senate Building who was alleged to have threatened members of Congress. The suspect, identified as Richard Griffin, 43, from Pennsylvania, has been charged with these threats. The arrest took place around 12:30 p.m. when […]
Rep Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia will not run for re-election to Congress in Illinois, according to reports
Illinois Rep. Jesús “Chuy” Garcia Not Running for Reelection Illinois Democratic Representative Jesús “Chuy” Garcia has reportedly decided not to pursue reelection. He has served in Congress since 2018, representing parts of Chicago’s southwest side. Garcia, known for his progressive stance, made this announcement as of Tuesday. According to a local news source, FOX 32 […]
To reduce severe wildfires, Congress needs to address our forests immediately.
Senate Committee Advances Wildfire Legislation The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee has, in a notable bipartisan effort, moved forward with legislation aimed at tackling the increasing risk posed by wildfires. There’s a widespread understanding now that the declining health of our forests is putting communities, public health, and climate goals at significant risk. This […]
What Has Congress Really Accomplished During the Shutdown?
Government offices have been closed for over a month now, but Senate activities have continued unabated. On Tuesday night, Congress is set to break the record for the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. This comes after Senate Democrats blocked yet another bipartisan Republican-supported clean spending bill aimed at reopening the government—marking the 13th consecutive […]
AI chatbots should not engage with children — action is needed from Congress
It shouldn’t take a tragedy for tech companies to act responsibly. Yet, it was Character.AI, a rapidly growing AI chatbot firm, that decided to prohibit users under 18 from interacting freely with its chatbots. This move comes on the heels of various lawsuits and a wave of public discontent, particularly following incidents involving teens who […]
Marjorie Taylor Greene criticizes Republicans and Congress: ‘Quit messing around’
Greene Criticizes GOP Colleagues Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown On Friday, Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican Representative from Georgia, expressed her frustrations with her party during an appearance on “Real Time,” suggesting that Americans are “being used like piñatas” amid the prolonged government shutdown. Greene urged House Speaker Mike Johnson to convene the House for a […]
Trump Urges Congress To Look Into Nigeria Amid Radical Islamists Killing Thousands Of Christians
On Friday, President Donald Trump highlighted the ongoing violence against Christians in Nigeria, stating he plans to designate the country as a “country of particular concern” (CPC). This designation would, he believes, draw attention to the serious situation there. He urged the House Appropriations Committee to investigate the matter and provide a report. In a […]
Lawmakers grapple with issues of age and capability for office in Congress
Concerns Over Age in Congress as Members Approach Their 80s and 90s The 119th Congress stands out as one of the oldest, sparking discussions about whether members well into their 80s and even 90s are still fit to serve. While many lawmakers defended their colleagues, arguing that age should be assessed individually, there seems to […]
James Comey, former FBI director, seeks to dismiss the indictment for lying to Congress, arguing that Senator Ted Cruz’s questions were overly lengthy and confusing.
James Comey is pushing to have the criminal case against Senator Ted Cruz regarding alleged lying to Congress dismissed, citing that Cruz’s questioning was too lengthy and unclear, yet Comey’s responses were entirely truthful. Comey’s legal team contends that his testimony, in which he stated he didn’t approve of media leaks about the investigation into […]