Raskin: Trump needs Congress’s approval for the Qatar jet.
Raskin States Trump Needs Congressional Approval for Qatar Jet Representative Jamie Raskin, a prominent Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, emphasized on Monday that President Trump must secure Congressional approval before accepting a lavish Boeing 747-8 from the Qatari government. During an appearance on CNN, Raskin was asked if he believed there were conditions tied […]
Trump Must Get Congress’s Approval Before Accepting Jet
During a segment on CNN’s “Outfront” that aired on Monday, Sen. Jamie Ruskin (D-MD) stated that President Donald Trump needs to get approval for a $400 million jet from the royal family of Qatar before he can accept it. Host Erin Burnett had posed a question about this issue. Ruskin remarked, “Well, indeed there is […]
Here’s what Congress’s first day will look like
The 119th Congress opened Friday with a packed first day as lawmakers returned to Washington with a long to-do list for January. Confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees are expected to begin in the coming weeks, and Trump himself is expected to be sworn in within three weeks. But first, House Republicans have some […]
Experts respond to Congress’s long-awaited AI report
The Congressional Bipartisan Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (AI) released its long-awaited report this week, announcing new AI-related innovations while ensuring the United States remains an innovation leader in this rapidly evolving field. It detailed a strategy for how to protect the United States from threats. The report, which aims to create a “flexible sector-specific […]
What made the cut in Congress’s plan to avert a shutdown — and what didn't
Congressional leaders agreed to postpone the fight over funding until spring 2025 and keep the government going past the looming Sept. 30 deadline after an earlier attempt to attach a citizenship-certified voting bill backed by President Trump failed. The House is expected to take up the bill, also known as a continuing resolution (CR), as […]
Congress’s AM radio stance proves it’s in tune with public safety
Last month, members of the House Commerce Committee were joined by committee leaders Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) and Frank Pallone (D.N.J.) and Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee Leader Gus. It is led by Rep. Bilirakis (R-Florida). .) and Jan Schakowsky (D-Illinois) — hearing in AM radio based on vehicle law. The bill, introduced by […]
12:30 Report — Inside Congress’s effort to ban TikTok
It’s Tuesday. What a great day in Washington, DC, and another busy day at the Capitol. Here’s what’s happening: Possibility of TikTok gets banned It’s becoming more and more realistic. The House is voting on The video app’s CEO was on Capitol Hill today to brief lawmakers on sensitive information about the app before voting […]
The power of Congress’s purse is facing heightened scrutiny
This year marks the 50th anniversary of our founding. Congressional Budget and Foreclosure Control Act. Enacted in July 1974, it was the last major piece of legislation President Nixon signed into law before leaving office under the certainty of impeachment and conviction. This act has two parts. The first applies directly to the Legislature’s “congressional” […]
5 things to know about Congress’s plan to avert a shutdown this week
Congressional leaders are rushing to pass a sweeping government funding plan announced Sunday ahead of a government shutdown deadline looming this weekend. The 1,050-page package includes more than $450 billion in fiscal year 2024 funding for numerous departments, including Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Veterans Affairs (VA), Justice, Commerce, and Energy. include. Here […]