Trump goes around Congress to provide funds for troops amid the current government shutdown
Trump Issues Order for Military Pay Amid Shutdown On Wednesday, President Donald Trump signed a directive ensuring that the U.S. military would continue to receive pay despite the ongoing government shutdown, which has been dragging on due to Congress’s inability to reach a funding agreement for weeks. The White House highlighted the necessity of this […]
How Extensive Was Jack Smith’s Surveillance of Republican Members of Congress?
Concerns Over Government Surveillance Over ten years ago, I announced plans to challenge the constitutionality of the National Security Agency’s once-secret program that involved collecting cell phone data from every American. I had expressed my fears that there would be widespread apprehension regarding government monitoring of all phone communications. A year later, in 2015, I […]
Democrats in Congress describe federal employee layoffs as ‘unlawful’ and promise to take legal action.
Democrats Threaten Legal Action Over Federal Layoffs Amid Government Shutdown On Tuesday, Congressional Democrats from Maryland and Virginia announced plans to potentially sue over the administration’s layoff strategy and their threats regarding unpaid furloughed workers. This move comes as the administration employed these situations as leverage to encourage Senate Democrats to vote in favor of […]
Tennessee lawmaker seeks testimony from Netflix executives in Congress
Rep. Tim Burchett Criticizes Netflix for Children’s Content Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) has labeled Netflix “satanic” for what he perceives as the streaming service’s targeting of children with pro-transgender themes. He’s urging Netflix executives to clarify their intentions before Congress. Burchett recently reached out to House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), expressing a wish […]
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 […]