House Republicans prevent discord to advance Trump’s bill to the last phase in Congress
House Advances Trump’s $3.3 Trillion Bill Amid Challenges The House of Representatives has voted to move forward with President Donald Trump’s $3.3 trillion legislation, often termed a “big, beautiful bill.” This faces its own hurdles, particularly due to some Republican concerns about potential dissent within their ranks. It’s a major achievement for House Speaker Mike […]
Fannie and Freddie leader calls on Congress to look into Powell
Call for Investigation into Fed Chair Powell On Wednesday, supervisors of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac urged Congress to look into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, alleging that he misled lawmakers. During a testimony before the Senate Banking Committee last week, Bill Prute, director of the Federal Housing and Finance Agency (FHFA), accused Powell of […]
AI measures from Congress pose a risk to state independence
Concerns Over AI Regulation Bill Imagine if your local leaders—those you trust to uphold your rights and represent your values—decide to take away your ability to manage the most powerful technology ever created. It might sound like something from a dystopian novel, but it’s happening now. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act championed by Donald […]
FBI halted investigation into suspected 2020 election scheme by China as it would conflict with Director Wray’s statements to Congress, documents indicate
FBI’s Alleged Role in Suppressing Election Interference Investigations Reports indicate that the FBI allegedly hindered investigations into China’s attempts to meddle in the 2020 election. This move seemingly aimed to protect then-Director Christopher Wray and support former President Joe Biden. On Tuesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) released documents shedding light on […]
Congress set to finalize Trump’s key legislation
Congress Needs to Address Key Differences in Trump’s Major Bill The Senate has wrapped up its review of President Donald Trump’s $3.3 trillion, 940-page agenda bill. This legislation is now set to return to the House of Representatives for further alignment before it can be signed by the president. Initially passed by the House in […]
FICO has overstepped its bounds in controlling money — Congress needs to take action
It’s summer in America, and housing searches are ramping up. Mortgage rates are high, as are home prices, and the economic outlook is, well, a bit cloudy. Still, the housing market is proving resilient, serving as a vital part of the U.S. economy. Despite an oversupply and sluggish sales, the dream of homeownership feels alive—though […]
Jerome Powell faces accusations of misleading Congress regarding the $2.5B renovation of the ‘Palace of Versailles’ headquarters
Jerome Powell, the Chairman of the Federal Reserve, is under scrutiny for allegedly misleading Congress regarding a $2.5 billion renovation of the central bank’s headquarters in Washington. He denied that the project would include extravagant amenities during questioning by the Senate Banking Committee. This issue was spotlighted after an exclusive report surfaced in April, prompting […]
Threatening AI therapy bots are out of control. Action from Congress is necessary.
A significant issue is emerging on a national level. Recently, the Federal Trade Commission received formal complaints regarding AI therapists posing as licensed professionals. Not long after, New Jersey took steps to enhance the development of such bots. However, a single state can’t rectify the broader failures found at the federal level. These AI systems […]
Congress can use Tennessee as a model for changes in Medicaid.
Congress Focuses on Medicaid and Medicare Spending As Congress tackles the pressing issue of spending, its focus has shifted particularly toward Medicaid and, to a lesser degree, Medicare. This isn’t groundbreaking territory. Just seven years after Medicaid was enacted in 1965, Congress began to prioritize cost reduction strategies for these programs, mainly targeting federal support […]
A year after Loper Bright, Congress has not taken action.
A year after the Supreme Court affirmed the importance of federal agencies in landmark decisions like Loper Bright, Congress still has not taken action to fulfill its constitutional responsibilities as clarified by the court. Instead, Congress appears to be actively undermining its own effectiveness. It plans to propose significant cuts to the very institutions required […]