Government shutdown continues into the second week as Congress stays at an impasse
Government Stalemate Continues as Shutdown Persists It’s an eerie reminder of the October situation two years ago. Back then, the House removed former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, and Congress floundered without leadership for three weeks. This October, things aren’t much better; Congress is, once again, unable to secure enough votes to reopen the government. “We have […]
Unlock the doors, Congress.
Artificial intelligence is evolving beyond being just a tool; it’s becoming more like a collaborator. With the emergence of autonomous inference models and AI agents, these systems can not only answer user inquiries but also enhance, and in some instances, lead an era of automated research and development. This shift could be one of the […]
Next steps for Congress to avoid a shutdown
It’s Monday. Amazon’s Prime Day kicks off tomorrow. If you’re in need of ideas, there are some early deals available. In today’s briefing: Senate prepares for another funding vote • Johnson declines Jeffries’ debate invitation • Supreme Court won’t hear Maxwell’s appeal • Illinois sues Trump regarding development • Israel and Hamas discuss a potential […]
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. […]