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 […]
American innovation is fading — and Congress is to blame
The United States used to be the world leader in manufacturing, making over 25% of global industrial output. Nowadays, China has taken the lead, now producing more than 30%, while the US struggles to hold onto even half of its previous share. Several reasons have contributed to this decline. Long-term offshoring, the downfall of the […]
Bessent calls on Congress to address the debt limit by mid-July.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bescent urged Congress on Friday to raise the national debt ceiling by mid-July, aiming to prevent the federal government from defaulting on its debts, which exceed $36 trillion. In a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), Bescent expressed concern that the government’s cash reserves and extraordinary measures might be depleted by August, […]
A Congress that works together across party lines is essential to limit presidential authority.
The U.S. Constitution starts by establishing Congressional powers, emphasizing the role Congress was expected to play, rather than that of the president. The framers had a clear vision, assuming Congress would be pivotal under the new structure. However, this perspective has proven misguided, especially noted since January 20th. It prompts a reevaluation of what aligns […]
Trump Fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden
President Donald Trump dismissed Congressional librarian Carla Hayden on Thursday, informing her through a brief two-sentence email. Hayden, who was appointed by President Barack Obama in 2016, had a 10-year term that was set to renew next year. Notably, she was the first professional librarian appointed in many years, differing from the typical historians or […]
Democrats react strongly to news of Trump dismissing the Librarian of Congress.
Democratic leaders expressed strong anger late Thursday following the abrupt firing of Congressional librarian Carla Hayden by President Trump. Hayden received notification via an email from the White House earlier that evening, as revealed in an Associated Press report. In the email, President Trump stated, “Carla, I am writing to let you know that your […]
Congress Must Approve Many Permitting Waivers to Restore the ATC System
During an appearance on Fox News Channel’s “Hannity” on Thursday, Transport Secretary Shawn Duffy remarked that the complete overhaul of the air traffic control system, which typically takes about 10 to 15 years, could potentially be accomplished in just three to four years, but this would necessitate securing all the required funding upfront. Duffy emphasized […]