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32 state attorneys general call on Congress to pass Kids Online Safety Act 

A bipartisan coalition of more than 30 attorneys general urges Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) this year, saying the bill “establishes better protections for minors online.” I am doing it. In a letter sent to House and Senate leaders, 32 attorneys general said they were concerned about the negative effects of […]

Biden asks Congress for $98 billion in Helene, Milton disaster relief funding

President Biden is asking Congress to approve nearly $100 billion in emergency funding to support recovery efforts from recent deadly storms that hit parts of the South. Biden on Monday sent a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) urging him to immediately take up requests for additional disaster assistance specifically aimed at helping those […]

Robinhood’s new Chinese competition forces Congress’ hand to demand more information

In the world of free and low-commission brokers, Robinhood is the leader, but it faces increasing competition from a startup known as Webull, founded by one of the top executives at China-based e-commerce giant Alibaba. And Webull's relationship with China, which is increasingly viewed as hostile by the United States, could pose a major obstacle […]

Guatemalan Lawmaker Shows Up to Congress in Red Trump Cap

Guatemalan Congressman Hector Aldana showed his support for U.S. President-elect Donald Trump this week by wearing a pro-Trump red hat during Congress. Aldana, a lawmaker from Guatemala's conservative Vamos party, wore a red hat Tuesday during the day's parliament. According to In a Guatemalan newspaper La Oraa lawmaker wore a red hat after opposing the […]

Gaetz resigns from Congress after AG nod

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) announced Wednesday that Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), President-elect Trump's nominee for attorney general, will resign from Congress “immediately.” The resignation, announced hours after Gates received the attorney general's consent, means that Johnson will lose one House Republican seat to reduce the impact of next year's narrow Republican majority losing one […]

Matt Gaetz Resigns from Congress After Trump Nominates Him as Attorney General

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) resigned from his position in Congress after President-elect Donald Trump nominated him to serve as attorney general in his administration. The announcement was made by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana). Confirmed He said Gaetz's resignation is “effective immediately” and a special election will be held in his congressional district. […]