Competition intensifies as Republicans and Democrats clash over the major spending bill in the 2026 congressional race
Trump Criticizes Democrats Over Domestic Policy Bill President Donald Trump wasted no time blaming Democrats for their opposition to his ambitious domestic policy bill. “No Democrats voted for us. We have to beat them, so I think we’re using it in the mid-term campaign,” he said during a July 4th event at the Iowa State […]
Police state that congressional intern who was shot and killed in DC was not the intended target.
Intern Fatally Shot in Washington, D.C. A Congressional intern was fatally shot in Washington, D.C. on Monday night. Police reported that Eric Tarpinian Yachim, a 21-year-old student from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, was shot around 10:28 PM in the 1200 block of 7th Avenue and succumbed to his injuries the following day. An adult […]
UMass student and Congressional intern fatally shot in DC triple shooting
Tragic Shooting Claims Life of UMass Amherst Student Intern A student from the University of Massachusetts Amherst was tragically killed on Monday during a triple shooting in Washington, D.C. Eric Tarpinian Yachim, just 21, was on track to graduate soon, majoring in finance with minors in political science. He succumbed to his injuries at the […]
Congressional Republicans achieve their highest approval rating in over ten years, according to a survey.
A significant number of American voters are expressing satisfaction with the performance of Republican lawmakers. A recent poll by NPR/PBS News/Marist indicates that 36% of registered voters approve of the job Republicans are doing in Congress, marking the highest approval rate since polling began in 2011. This approval level reflects a considerable increase of 10 […]
Congressional Democrats Hold Lowest Approval Among American Voters
American Discontent with Congressional Leadership Recent polling highlights a significant disapproval among Americans regarding their jobs, as echoed in a Marist/NPR/PBS News survey released Tuesday. Interestingly, it seems Congress, particularly Congressional Democrats, is feeling the brunt of this discontent. The poll reveals that only 27% of registered voters approve of how Congressional Democrats are performing, […]
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s tough Bronx image is facing new criticism as an old childhood nickname from her suburban upbringing raises questions about her portrayed persona. Her recent clash with President Trump over the Iran situation has prompted her to assert her identity as a “Bronx girl” on X, highlighting her background while calling for his impeachment. Although she was born in the Bronx, she moved to Yorktown at age 5 and attended high school there, remembered fondly by her teachers. The nickname “Sandy,” which suggests a more suburban character, seems to contradict her image as a fierce inner-city advocate that she crafted during her notable 2018 congressional campaign. New York GOP Assemblyman Matt Slater has added to the scrutiny by sharing her high school yearbook photos and claiming that her assertions of being a tough Bronx girl are misleading. He described her background as a “bold-face lie” and argued that everyone in their community knows her true roots. This sparked a social media response from Ocasio-Cortez, who expressed pride in her upbringing and explained how her experiences have shaped her views on inequality.
Ocasio-Cortez Faces Criticism Over Childhood Background Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the notable Bronx representative, is currently under scrutiny concerning her childhood names and the image she projects. This comes after a recent altercation with President Donald Trump surrounding an Iranian strike, which raised questions about her self-identification as a “Bronx girl.” She made this declaration on X […]
Bill Hagerty Sponsors ‘Equal Representation Act’ to Count Only Citizens for Congressional Apportionment and Electoral College
Senate Republicans Propose the Equal Representation Act A coalition of Senate Republicans, spearheaded by Sen. Bill Hagerty from Tennessee, has put forward the Equal Representation Act. This legislation aims to ensure that only American citizens are counted when determining the allocation of Congressional districts, thereby impacting how states calculate their electoral votes for presidential elections. […]
Ceasefire boosts argument for discussing congressional war powers, says Democratic senator
Senator Tim Kaine Moves Forward with War Powers Resolution Senator Tim Kaine, a Democrat from Virginia, is pushing ahead with his war powers resolution, even amidst a shaky ceasefire between Israel and Iran that was announced on Tuesday. The recently established ceasefire is already facing struggles, as President Trump has accused both countries of violating […]
Democrats Appear Hypocritical for Seeking Congressional Approval for Strikes on Iran
Charlamagne Discusses Hypocrisy Among Politicians Radio host Charlamagne Tha God pointed out that Democrats seem hypocritical as President Trump seeks Congressional approval for military action against Iran’s nuclear sites. During a discussion with his co-host Morguin V. Wood, he referenced Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ), who criticized Trump for not seeking adequate approval for potential strikes. […]
Rounds states Trump informed congressional leaders of the strikes ‘well within’ the 48-hour timeframe.
Sen. Mike Rounds Defends Trump’s Strike on Iranian Nuclear Sites On Sunday, Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) stated that President Trump informed Congress about the military strike against an Iranian nuclear site within the 48-hour timeframe established by the War Powers Resolution. During an appearance on NewsNation’s “The Hill Sunday,” Rounds pushed back against those who […]