Speaker Johnson supports efforts to prohibit stock trading by Congress members
On Wednesday, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) voiced his backing for a proposed law that would prohibit stock trading among members of Congress. “Should I give you my real opinion on that? I’m in favor of it, because we don’t want there to be any sort of fraudulent appearance,” Johnson mentioned while speaking to reporters […]
RFK Jr says in Congress that people should not rely on him for medical advice
Health Secretary Kennedy Faces Tough Questions on Vaccination and Budget Cuts Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. remained evasive when questioned about whether he would vaccinate his children today, standing by the Republican plan to slash healthcare funding to continue tax cuts. This marked Kennedy’s first testimony before Congress since his confirmation in February, as […]
Congress and Trump Should Prioritize Addressing Boeing Issues over Qatar Jet Present
During a segment on CNN’s AC360 on Tuesday, Senator Seth Moulton (D-MA) asserted that President Donald Trump should prioritize resolving issues with Boeing instead of attempting to transform Qatar’s work into a gift jet. He noted that “Congress is actually focusing on pinning Boeing issues.” Moulton explained that checking the surveillance equipment on the aircraft […]
Congress Needs to Listen to Trump’s Request to Reduce Unnecessary Spending
President Trump is urging Congress to eliminate $9.3 billion in foreign aid and other discretionary spending, framing this request as crucial for both his legacy and the Republican-led Congress. This isn’t the first time he’s sought cuts; back in 2018, he attempted something similar but fell short by a single vote in the Senate. The […]
Deputy from the DOJ and ex-lawyer for hush money chosen as acting librarian of Congress
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who previously served as the lead attorney for President Trump in the New York Hash Money case, has been removed from his role as a representative librarian for Congress. A spokesperson from the Justice Department confirmed this appointment to The Hill on Monday, just days after Trump dismissed former Congressional […]
Congress can back law enforcement during National Police Week
Transitioning from local law enforcement to Congress, our core mission remains consistent: to protect Americans and uphold the Constitution. This National Police Week serves as a reminder of the commitment we’ve both made to safeguard our country. As former police officers, we pledged our lives to look out for our communities. My time as an […]
Lawmakers from almost every state urge Congress to cut federal funding for Planned Parenthood.
Pro-Life Lawmakers Urge Action on Planned Parenthood Funding Across the nation, pro-life lawmakers are pushing Congress to urge Republican leaders to target federal funding directed to Planned Parenthood. A letter was sent to prominent figures including Sen. John Tune, House Speaker Mike Johnson, Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo, and Kentucky Sen. Brett Guthrie, signed by 183 […]
Trump dismisses head of Copyright Office following removal of Librarian of Congress
The Trump administration has removed Silla Perlmutter from her position as head of the U.S. Copyright Office. A spokesperson for the Copyright Office confirmed that an email was sent from the White House to Perlmutter on Saturday, stating, “Your position as copyright and director of the U.S. Copyright Office will soon be over.” This decision […]
Trump trying to quiet Congress and override the Constitution
Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) expressed on MSNBC’s “Ali Versi” this past Sunday that the Trump administration appears to be attempting to undermine Congress and suspend constitutional principles. Responding to questions regarding Newark Mayor Rasbaraka’s arrest at Delaney Hall Detention Center, Van Hollen noted that the Trump administration is also disregarding unanimous Supreme Court rulings […]
Barrasso: ‘I don’t think’ the proposed suspension of habeas corpus will ‘reach Congress’
Barasso Questions White House Habeas Group’s Viability Senate Majority Whip John Barasso (R-Wyo.) expressed skepticism that the proposed White House habeas group will reach Congress. During an appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” host Kristen Welker noted that President Trump and his administration are actively working to halt the residential corpus as part of their […]