Assemblywoman Claire Valdez of NYC enters House race to succeed Democratic Representative Nydia Velázquez
Claire Valdez Announces Candidacy for Congress Queens Assemblywoman Claire Valdez, aligned with the Democratic Socialist Party of America and a supporter of Mayor Zoran Mamdani, declared her candidacy on Thursday to succeed retiring Representative Nydia Velasquez. In a video shared for New York’s 7th Congressional District, the 36-year-old, previously a union organizer, vowed to combat […]
Over 30 House Republicans go against Trump in veto override vote
House Republicans Align with Democrats in Veto Override Attempt On Thursday, a notable number of House Republicans joined Democrats in a failed effort to overturn President Donald Trump’s first and only veto since he began his second term. Since taking office in January 2025, Trump has exercised his veto power just twice. Both attempts to […]
House does not succeed in overturning Trump’s vetoes on bipartisan legislation, frustrating Boebert
Trump’s Veto Override Attempts Fail in Congress In Washington, a bid to overturn President Trump’s veto of a bipartisan bill previously passed by Congress encountered defeat on Thursday. Lawmakers cast their votes, resulting in a 236-188 tally to nullify Trump’s veto. However, the effort fell short of the two-thirds majority needed, sparing the president from […]
Close to $180 billion funding package approved by the House after Republican disagreements on expenditures
House Passes $180 Billion Funding Bill The House has approved a federal funding package worth nearly $180 billion, bringing Congress a step closer to preventing a government shutdown at the end of the month. This bill allocates over $174 billion to various departments, such as Commerce, Justice, Interior, and Energy, which includes funding for NASA, […]
Trump Reaches Out to Colombian President Gustavo Petro, Welcomes Him to the White House Amid Petro’s Anti-Trump Rally
Trump and Petro: A Surprising Interaction Amid Protests On Wednesday night, President Donald Trump revealed that he had met with Colombian President Gustavo Petro, a figure he previously labeled as a radical Marxist, during an anti-Trump protest organized by Petro in Bogotá. This unexpected encounter happened as Petro addressed the crowd, acknowledging that he altered […]
Traders Vitol and Trafigura take part in White House discussions about Venezuela’s oil.
U.S. Engages Commodity Traders for Venezuelan Oil Talks LONDON/NEW YORK, Jan 8 – The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump recently extended an invitation to leaders of commodity trading firms Vitol and Trafigura for discussions at the White House regarding the marketing of Venezuelan oil, according to sources who are familiar with the situation. European […]
House attempts to override Trump’s veto on Colorado water bill Thursday
Venezuela to Provide 30 Million to 50 Million Barrels of Crude Oil to US The House is set to attempt an override of two bills that President Trump recently vetoed. One aims to “complete the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act,” intending to supply water to southeastern Colorado. The other, the Miccosukee Preserve Amendment Act, would transfer […]
House spending proposals feature $6.5 billion in earmarks despite GOP objections
Spending Bills Spark Debate in the House This week, the House is set to consider three spending bills that involve billions in financial commitments, raising eyebrows among fiscal conservatives who feel this goes against the Republican pledge to reduce federal spending. The proposed bills cover various domains, including commerce, justice, and science, as well as […]
House Oversight Committee plans to issue a subpoena to Les Wexner in the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein
House Oversight Committee Moves to Subpoena Les Wexner The House Oversight Committee is planning to issue subpoenas to billionaire Les Wexner, who has been closely associated with the controversial financier Jeffrey Epstein. Wexner, a significant financial supporter of Epstein, has had ties to him that date back several decades. This move is a part of […]
Trump affirms discussions between the US and Colombia at the White House
President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that representatives from the U.S. and Colombia are set to meet at the White House soon. On his Truth Social account, Trump mentioned that Colombian President Gustavo Petro reached out to discuss drug-related issues and other disagreements, indicating that their meeting is forthcoming. “I had the great honor of […]