Texas Student Informs Congress He Received Death Threats After Speaking Out About High School Islamic Group
A Texas high school student informed members of the House Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government that she received death threats after voicing her concerns regarding the hijab and an Islamic group that handed out copies of the Quran at Wiley East High School. Marco Hunter Lopez, a 16-year-old student from Wylie, Texas—near Dallas—testified […]
A housing solution from Congress reminiscent of the Soviet era
Upcoming Housing Legislation in U.S. Congress The U.S. House of Representatives is gearing up for a vote on housing legislation in the near future. This bill aims to tackle the ongoing housing affordability crisis, which has become increasingly important for politicians who want to show they’re taking action. The Senate previously passed a related bill, […]
Nancy Mace introduces a bill to prevent naturalized citizens, including Ilhan Omar, Pramila Jayapal, and Shri Thanedar, from serving in Congress.
Proposal to Restrict Foreign-Born Citizens from Government Positions On Wednesday, Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) introduced legislation aimed at preventing foreign-born U.S. citizens from holding positions in Congress or other federal roles. In a joint effort with Reps. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), Shri Sanedar (D-Ill.), and Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), the South Carolina House of Representatives proposed a […]
Eighty-something members of Congress looking to run again are experiencing a decline
California Democrat Rep. Maxine Waters, at 87, believes age should not be a barrier to serving in Congress. She’s on the campaign trail again, aiming for another term, her 19th. It’s noteworthy that she’s faced some unusual situations, like being tricked by Russian pranksters, and often appears to be a bit disorganized in her statements. […]
Rep. Eli Crane States Citizens Can Seek H-1B Restrictions from Congress
Pressure from Public Could Influence H-1B Program Changes, Says Rep. Eli Crane Rep. Eli Crane (R-Ariz.) remarked to a news outlet that a vigorous response from the public—through visits, phone calls, and statements—might lead to limitations on the H-1B worker program. “The federal government is generally slow to act, but real change tends to occur […]
Congress criticizes Trump’s $1.776 billion fund against weaponization
Congress Critiques Trump’s $1.7 Billion Fund In Washington, both Republicans and Democrats have expressed discontent with President Trump’s $1.7 billion anti-weaponization fund, particularly over the inclusion of financial benefits for “legal victims,” a group that notably includes his son, Hunter Biden. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche described the situation as “unusual” but asserted it’s “not […]
Pelosi supports Connie Chan for Congress as her replacement
Nancy Pelosi Endorses Connie Chan for Congressional Seat On Monday, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat from California, officially backed Connie Chan, a member of the San Francisco City Supervisors, as she vies for Pelosi’s Congressional seat. Chan is running in the Democratic primary for the 11th Congressional District, following Pelosi’s announcement that she […]
Nancy Pelosi supports Connie Chan to take her place after four decades in Congress
Nancy Pelosi Endorses Connie Chan for Congress Replacement Nancy Pelosi, the longtime California Representative, has made her choice for who will succeed her in Congress. On Monday, she threw her support behind San Francisco City Supervisor Connie Chan in the race for her former seat. Pelosi’s endorsement favors Chan over other progressives like Saikat Chakrabarti […]
Leamer: The White House Provides a Blueprint for Congress to Create an AI Framework
National AI Policy Framework Suggested by Build American AI Executive At a recent policy event, Nathan Riemer, the executive director of Build American AI, expressed that President Trump’s administration has set forth a “very good template” for lawmakers to establish essential guidelines for national AI policy. This framework is crucial, he explained, as it should […]
AOC warns that biased redistricting might lead to a loss of 19 seats for the Black Caucus in Congress.
Redistricting and Racial Concerns Democrats are expressing deep frustration as they observe Republican-led redistricting efforts, particularly in Southern states. Representative Shomali Figures from Alabama commented on the situation, suggesting it’s a setback for black candidates seeking representation in Congress, especially as she faces a loss of her district in Mobile. Democrats believe they have a […]