Trump inspects ballroom construction at the White House during an oil meeting
Trump Meets Oil Executives, Updates On White House Ballroom During a meeting with around 20 prominent oil executives on Friday, President Donald Trump took a moment to step away and check on the ongoing construction of the White House ballroom. “It’s great to welcome some of the most respected figures in the oil and gas […]
House Speaker Johnson meets Ahmed Al-Ahmed, the hero of the Sydney Hanukkah assault
Speaker Johnson Meets Hero Ahmed Al-Ahmed Mike Johnson, the Speaker of the House of Commons, had a meeting at Parliament House on Thursday with Ahmed Al-Ahmed, a Syrian-born Australian who disarmed a gunman during a Chanukah event at Bondi Beach in Sydney. “Ahmed is a brave hero who thwarted an anti-Semitic terrorist attack in Australia […]
House Democrat shows backing for limiting DHS expenses
Rep. Johnson’s Call for Action on DHS Funding Rep. Julia Johnson, a Democrat from Texas, recently expressed strong concerns about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). She accused the agency of “terrifying Texans” and suggested that Congressional Democrats should consider reducing funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). When asked if Congress should cut […]
Georgia House representative Karen Bennett accused of unemployment fraud
Georgia Congressman Resigns Amid Fraud Allegations The second Georgia congressman accused of making false claims to receive federal unemployment benefits during the pandemic has announced his retirement. Karen Bennett, from Stone Mountain, roughly 32 miles from Atlanta, is facing charges for allegedly making a false statement regarding her eligibility for benefits. As of Monday, $13,940 […]
White House suspected MTG might have informed Code Pink before DC Trump clash
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Tensions with Trump Unfold It seems that former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene shouldn’t count on receiving a wedding gift from President Trump anytime soon. Reports have surfaced indicating that the relationship between Greene and the president has deteriorated significantly. Allegations suggest that she may have informed Code Pink protesters about Trump’s plans […]
House Democrat claims federal officials engage in ‘state-sponsored terrorism’
Representative Janelle Bynum from Oregon has accused federal authorities of engaging in “state-sponsored terrorism” after a shooting incident involving U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Portland on Thursday. Bynum expressed her strong feelings in a statement, emphasizing, “This is not law enforcement. This is state-sponsored terrorism.” She added, “Stop playing with us. This is the […]
Georgia House representative Karen Bennett accused of unemployment fraud
Georgia Congressman Announces Retirement Amid Fraud Charges A second congressman from Georgia has decided to retire as he faces accusations of fabricating claims to obtain federal unemployment benefits during the pandemic. Karen Bennett, hailing from Stone Mountain, about 32 miles from Atlanta, is reportedly at the center of this legal issue. Allegedly, she made false […]
House Republicans support ICE officer involved in deadly Minnesota shooting
Lawmakers React to ICE Officer Involved Shooting in Minnesota Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill quickly rallied to support a federal ICE officer linked to a deadly shooting in Minnesota. They contended that the officer acted appropriately after what officials called an imminent threat. “They had a right to protect themselves. He was protecting himself,” expressed […]
James Comer Claims Pam Bondi is Ignoring Criminal Referrals Amid House Oversight Investigations
Oversight Committee Chair Disappointed with DOJ’s Follow-Through House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer expressed his frustration during an interview with Straight to the Point on Thursday, highlighting that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has not effectively acted on criminal referrals stemming from the committee’s investigations. In the interview, moderator Katherine Herridge remarked that the committee […]
Mamdani supporter, a democratic socialist, is campaigning for a US House position in New York.
Claire Valdez Announces Congressional Run New York State Congresswoman Claire Valdez, a supporter of Mayor Zoran Mamdani, is gearing up for a bid for the U.S. House of Representatives. She describes herself as “a union organizer, a lawmaker, and a democratic socialist.” Her journey into politics stemmed from her experiences in low-wage jobs and the […]