ActBlue’s CEO Scheduled to Appear Before Congress in Investigation of Foreign Donations After Employees Cited Fifth Amendment 146 Times
ActBlue CEO to Testify Amid Investigation of Foreign Donations The head of ActBlue, a major Democratic fundraising organization, is set to appear before a Congressional committee as scrutiny over foreign donations intensifies. Regina Wallace-Jones has confirmed she’ll testify before the House Administration Committee on June 10, as her organization is currently under investigation, according to […]
Ex-New Jersey governor indicates son Rep. Kean Jr. may rejoin Congress soon.
A congressman is currently absent from work due to an undisclosed health issue, expected to miss several weeks more as he recovers. Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) hasn’t cast a vote in over two months while trying to back a recently passed House Republican bill leading up to the midterm elections. His father, former Governor […]
China’s espionage risk leads to renewed counterintelligence training efforts for Congress
Foreign Influence in U.S. Politics It’s becoming increasingly clear that China is actively seeking to sway U.S. interests and security. Recently, on May 11, the mayor of Arcadia, California, resigned after admitting to functioning as a foreign agent for China. This case serves as a stark reminder of the extensive work foreign intelligence agencies are […]
Congress plans to reduce pay during the shutdown, but many senators won’t be affected by it.
Senators Will Go Unpaid During Future Shutdowns In a recent decision, the Senate has unanimously voted to forgo salaries during any upcoming government shutdowns, a move some see as largely symbolic. Many senators are already quite affluent before they take office. Senator James Lankford from Oklahoma noted that some wealthy members of Congress regard their […]
Congress aims at pro-CCP nonprofits linked to Shanghai mogul Singham
Lawmakers are expressing alarm over the spread of pro-China communist messaging in the U.S., linking it to an organization tied to Neville Roy Singham, a prominent figure based in Shanghai. In discussions with representatives, several House and Senate members raised concerns that nonprofits funded by Singham could be creating division by endorsing communist and anti-American […]
Restaurant associations call on Congress to take action regarding the NFL Sunday Ticket change
Concerns Grow Over NFL Sunday Ticket Transition Small business owners are raising alarms about upcoming changes to the NFL Sunday Ticket, which will shift from satellite to streaming. This move is causing both technical and financial worries for bars and restaurants. Two prominent state restaurant associations—the Iowa Restaurant Association and the Wisconsin Restaurant Association—have expressed […]
Rep Tom Kean Jr stays away from Congress as he faces a re-election challenge.
New Jersey Congressman Missing from Congress for Weeks Republican Representative Tom Keene Jr. has been away from Washington for over two months and is set to miss yet another vote, according to confirmation from his office. “Congressman Keene is dealing with personal health challenges and is thankful for the support he’s received,” stated Dan Scharfenberger, […]
Congress needs to take action now to ensure states are not vulnerable during the next border influx.
Under President Trump’s guidance, illegal border crossings have dropped significantly, restoring a sense of law and order to communities nationwide. This shift marks a welcome change from the chaos seen under the Biden administration, but it would be unwise for Congress to assume the issue has been entirely resolved. The repercussions of a federal government […]
Pressure Grows for Congress to Approve Measures Against Institutional Investors Purchasing Single-Family Homes
Pressure Mounts on Housing Act There’s growing pressure on the House of Representatives to approve the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, which seeks to prohibit institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes across the U.S. The Senate previously passed the bill with significant support—an 89-10 vote back in March. Now, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) […]
Congress needs to fully support all areas of DHS and stop risky political tactics.
Congress Struggles with DHS Funding Amid National Security Concerns Congress’s inability to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically agencies like U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has led to serious implications. During a time of crisis, our borders felt less secure, leaving law enforcement officials anxious […]