Jeffries and Lawler confront each other as shutdown disagreements intensify in Congress
NHL Season and Government Shutdown Create Tensions As of last Wednesday, the National Hockey League had completed seven games of its young 2025-2026 season, with just two notable matches. Meanwhile, the government shutdown dragged on for eight days, resulting in some unexpected confrontations among Congress members. During a game in Washington D.C., NHL referees Gord […]
Trump is working to restore safety in DC — Congress needs to address concealed carry reciprocity
After years of challenges, there’s a sense that order is finally returning to the nation’s capital. In March, President Trump signed a directive aiming to “make the District of Columbia safe and beautiful,” which also includes empowering residents to defend themselves. Yet, acquiring a concealed carry license in the District has been a daunting task. […]
Only Congress Can Address Uncertainty in Energy Project Regulations
Challenges in U.S. Energy Regulation Energy companies in the U.S. are increasingly voicing concerns over the declining stability of the country’s regulatory system, claiming it’s making it harder to secure funding and initiate large projects. This sentiment seems to resonate with many executives I’ve spoken to since 2021. Colette Hirstius, who leads Shell Americas, has […]
Pork prices are going up due to California — Congress can address it
I come from a long lineage of pork producers in McComb, Ohio, where my family has been involved in raising pigs since 1874. Our farm, Stateler Family Farms, also cultivates corn, soybeans, and wheat. We take pride in focusing on animal welfare and environmental sustainability, adjusting our practices to meet evolving market demands and regulatory […]
Congress can protect seniors’ access to medicines before it becomes too late
In nursing homes throughout the U.S., older adults rely heavily on round-the-clock care and medication—a need that stands out compared to other patient groups. These facilities depend on a limited number of long-term care specialty (LTC) pharmacies to ensure that residents receive the medications they require. But what happens if these essential LTC pharmacies were […]
Congress not doing its job doesn’t grant Trump sole authority over tariffs.
Supporters of Trump are defending his implementation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act by arguing that Congress has the power to terminate the proclaimed “national emergency.” They suggest that if lawmakers do not support a joint resolution, it effectively means that Trump’s authority to impose tariffs remains intact. However, critics point out that Congress’s […]
Republicans support Trump official’s shutdown strategy against Democrats in Congress
Senate Republicans Maintain Distance Amid Government Shutdown Senate Republicans are taking a laid-back approach to the situation regarding threats from White House Budget Director Russ Vought, stating that he has a right to pressure Senate Democrats to reopen the government. Vought, who leads the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), has been pushing Democrats, including […]
Syrian Christians in the USA Ask Congress to Remove the Caesar Act and Related Secondary Sanctions
Syrian Christians Urge Congress to Repeal Caesar Act In a letter obtained by Breitbart News, a coalition representing the top Christian authorities in Syria—including Catholics, Orthodox, and evangelicals—is urging Congress to eliminate the Caesar Act and its related sanctions. The letter states, “We, the Christian clergy of Syria, send you an urgent humanitarian and Christian […]
GLP-1 medications might save the government billions — Congress needs to consider this.
The U.S. is grappling with a hefty public health and economic issue: obesity. Over 40% of American adults are classified as obese, which imposes a significant strain on the healthcare system—estimates suggest costs of around $173 billion each year. And honestly, that figure might just scratch the surface. Beyond direct medical expenses, obesity impacts workforce […]
Chip Roy: Republicans in Congress are being timid about health care
Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) recently criticized his fellow Republicans in Congress for what he sees as their fear of addressing health care issues. He firmly believes that significant reforms are necessary across federal health programs. In conversation with Libertarian Media, Roy, who is campaigning to take over from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), shared […]