Congress Takes a Stronger Stance on Russia with New ‘State Sponsor of Terror’ Bill, Criticizes China Alongside
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee unveiled three bipartisan bills on Wednesday intended to impose stricter measures on Russia and its allies, nearly three years after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. If these bills pass in the Senate, they would label Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism, penalize China for its involvement in the conflict, […]
Jeffries criticizes Republicans for new policy restricting Pentagon discussions with Congress
Jeffries Criticizes Pentagon’s New Policy on Congressional Interactions House Majority Leader Hakeem Jeffries from New York has voiced strong criticism against Republicans following the Trump administration’s recent directive that limits the Pentagon’s engagement with Congress. During a press briefing on Capitol Hill, Jeffries took aim at Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, labeling him as unfit for […]
Congress Should Safeguard American Roads from Foreign Truck Drivers
Introducing the Nonresident CDL Integrity Act As someone who values the rule of law and national security, I have put forward the Nonresident CDL Integrity Act. This legislation aims to remove foreign truck drivers from our roads—almost 97% of them—because, frankly, they often lack the skills needed for safe driving. It’s hard to fathom, but […]
Hegseth sets new conditions for Pentagon’s communications with Congress
Pentagon Changes Congressional Interaction Protocols Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has initiated a significant shift in how Pentagon officials engage with Congress, mandating that all communications be routed through the Central Legislative Office. This move alters the longstanding practice of allowing individual military branches to communicate directly with lawmakers. In a memo dated October 15, Hegseth […]
Congress is now the hub of the new Washington ‘Punditocracy’
Discourse Politics in Washington Today In the ’90s, Washington was all about “pundit politics” with shows like “Inside Washington,” “The McLaughlin Group,” “Capital Gang,” and “Crossfire.” I used to be part of that scene. Now, let me introduce you to what’s happening in today’s “discourse politics.” Fast forward to ten months into Trump’s second term, […]
Congress aims at private equity transactions jeopardizing college sports programs
College Sports Reshaped by Hedge Funds College athletics are undergoing significant changes, not by those traditionally in charge like coaches or university leaders, but rather by hedge funds. The Big Ten is moving forward with a massive private capital initiative that aims to establish a new commercial entity. This effort will extend control of media […]
California’s Most Progressive Lawmaker, Scott Wiener, is Set to Run Against Pelosi for Congress
Pelosi Faces Increased Pressure in Upcoming Primaries Pelosi, 85, has yet to announce her intentions regarding the 2026 election. Recently, Mr. Weiner’s unexpected entry into the race comes as Ms. Pelosi confronts a surprisingly strong primary challenger, Saikat Chakrabarti. Chakrabarti, a wealthy former tech executive, previously worked as chief of staff for New York Congresswoman […]
Trump pushes through his agenda with the GOP Congress amid the shutdown
Government Shutdown Broadens Executive Power under Trump President Trump and the White House have been increasingly bypassing Congress during the ongoing government shutdown, a trend that seems to exemplify a growing boldness in the executive branch during his second term. Since the shutdown commenced, the government has canceled or frozen previously approved funding for projects […]
Republican member of Congress calls for federal investigation of legal organization connected to extremists
Texas Lawmakers Seek Investigation into National Lawyers Guild Texas Republican lawmakers made a request to the Justice Department on Friday, urging it to investigate the National Lawyers Guild (NLG). They expressed concerns that the legal group’s activities might go beyond simply defending rioters in court and could involve supporting violence linked to Antifa. Congressman Lance […]
130,000 people in Alabama may lose their health insurance and face soaring premiums if Congress does not take action.
Health Insurance in Alabama at Risk Without Tax Credit Extension Over 100,000 residents of Alabama face the potential loss of their health insurance unless Congress decides to extend a set of tax credits that significantly lower costs. In recent years, the number of insured people in Alabama has nearly tripled, primarily due to increased eligibility […]