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 […]
Government closes due to Congress missing deadline for spending agreement
Federal Government Enters Partial Shutdown Amid Political Divisions The federal government officially started a partial shutdown on Wednesday after a last-minute fundraising deadline was missed. This occurred as Democrats and Republicans failed to reach an agreement on the funding bill. Previous efforts by Senate Republicans to secure a short-term extension of fiscal year 2025 funding, […]
Aviation organizations warn Congress that a government shutdown would negatively impact air travel safety and operations.
U.S. airlines and aviation organizations are alerting Congress about the potential consequences of late-night government shutdowns, emphasizing that such actions could disrupt air travel and compromise safety, not to mention hinder modernization efforts for the nation’s air traffic control system. This warning comes from the Modern Skies Coalition, a trade association representing major players like […]
Veteran organizations caution Congress about a shutdown: “Avoid the temptation of political gamesmanship”
Numerous veteran organizations are calling on Congress to approve short-term funding measures to prevent potential government shutdowns. They emphasize that the proposed Continuing Resolution (CR) is crucial for maintaining essential veterans’ housing, benefits, and healthcare programs. On Saturday, four veteran groups—the American Legion, Amvets, the American Vietnam Veterans, and Mission Roll Call—stated that the CR, […]