Reasons Congress is facing a time crunch for an ObamaCare agreement
Republican members of Congress are currently unwilling to negotiate an extension of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credit amid discussions aimed at resolving the government shutdown. “We’re getting close to the end of the year—December 31st is when it all expires,” said Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) during a briefing on Friday. “I believe it’s […]
Major Auto Companies Seek Your Data, but Trump and Congress Reject It.
Congress Pushes for AM Radio in Vehicles Amid Concerns There’s a growing push in Congress to prevent automakers from sidelining consumer privacy and safety, especially as they receive significant federal support. Recently, the House Energy & Commerce Committee voted overwhelmingly—50 to 1—along with the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee to back the All Vehicle […]
Trump administration informs Congress that the U.S. is engaged in ‘armed conflict’ with ‘terrorist’ drug cartels after boat airstrikes.
Trump Administration Declares Conflict with Drug Cartels This week, the Trump administration informed Congress about the United States’ status as being in a “non-international armed conflict” with drug cartels. This announcement was reported by the New York Times. “The cartels involved have become more armed, organized, and violent,” the notification indicated. “They have the financial […]
Cori Bush reveals plans to run for Congress again after losing the Missouri primary
Cori Bush Announces Congressional Comeback Bid Former Congressman Cori Bush from Missouri has declared her intention to re-enter the race for Congress, more than a year after losing the Democratic primary to a more moderate opponent. The announcement came on Friday, with Bush expressing her commitment to represent Missouri’s 1st District. In a campaign video, […]
Blackburn asks Ticketmaster to clarify whether it misled Congress regarding resale bots.
Sen. Blackburn Questions Ticketmaster’s Handling of Bot Scalpers Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) recently addressed Ticketmaster, seeking clarity on their understanding of Congress’ position regarding bot scalpers in 2023. Last month, the FTC filed a lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation, alleging they charge excessive fees for online sales. The lawsuit claims bots […]
Trump and Congress Stalemate Leads to First Government Shutdown Since 2019
Government Shutdown Begins as Funding Bill Fails The federal government officially shut down at 12:01 AM Wednesday after Congress could not pass the Stop Gap Funding Bill before the deadline on October 1. This closure is causing significant disruption to Farlow and various services across the agency. The Personnel Management Bureau announced the shutdown after […]
Madison Cawthorn seeks to return to politics, declares candidacy for Congress
Former Rep. Madison Cowthorne Announces Congressional Run in Florida Former North Carolina Republican Representative Madison Cowthorne revealed that he will be campaigning for Florida’s 19th Congressional District seat during a phone call with Fox News Digital. This announcement came after the current representative, Byron Donald, confirmed he would vacate his position to pursue the governorship. […]
Government closes as Trump and Congress cannot agree.
Impact of a Government Shutdown on Travel and Services Shutdowns can lead to significant travel disruptions for both U.S. travelers and those visiting from abroad. The effects may include longer airport waiting times, altered travel plans, and closures of national parks. State officials have stated that they simply cannot afford to keep operations running if […]
How Mikie Sherrill’s family earned millions after her election to Congress
Mikie Sherrill’s Financial Controversy Mikie Sherrill, a congresswoman from New Jersey, has skyrocketed in wealth since her election, marking her as one of the richest legislators in the state. Her financial boost comes from a mix of property investments, extensive stock holdings, and the lucrative earnings of her banker husband, who reportedly earns over $2 […]
Government closure occurs as Congress cannot agree on funding.
The federal government officially shut down just after midnight Wednesday, as Congressional leaders failed to finalize agreements on the StopGap Expense Bill, leaving lawmakers scrambling for solutions to the stalemate. The shutdown seemed inevitable after lawmakers voted on two stop-gap funding proposals the previous evening—a “clean” bill from Republicans and another “clean” bill, also from […]