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 […]
House moves to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies, challenging GOP leadership.
Health Insurance Subsidy Legislation Advances in House WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group in the House of Representatives took a significant step on Wednesday by voting to progress legislation aimed at reinstating health insurance subsidies that had benefited around 22 million people before expiring last month. The vote, which tallied 221-205, serves as a critical […]
House Democrat calls for focus on crimes committed by White men during fraud hearing
Scrutiny on Crime in Minnesota Amid Fraud Controversies A progressive lawmaker has voiced the need for more attention to crimes committed by “American people” and “white men” during a recent hearing on fraud in Minnesota, held by the U.S. House Oversight Committee. The hearing took place Wednesday as Minnesota deals with an ongoing fraud issue […]
Nine House Republicans defy leaders on healthcare legislation
On Wednesday night, nine House Republicans broke from their party leadership to support a vote on a health care bill led by Democrats. This support was crucial in advancing the measure aimed at extending Obamacare subsidies that lapsed at the end of last year. The vote on the bill itself is anticipated to occur on […]
New Dietary Guidelines Released by the White House for 2030: ‘Today the Falsehoods End’
Revised Dietary Guidelines Announced by White House Officials On Wednesday, health officials from the White House unveiled updated dietary guidelines for Americans, aiming to promote diets that emphasize protein, dairy, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. The announcement came from a group that included Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Agriculture Secretary […]
Trump’s FTA chief Marc Molinaro plans to run for the House seat that Rep. Elise Stefanik will soon leave vacant
Molinaro Considers Run for Vacated House Seat Mark Molinaro, currently the Secretary of the Federal Transit Administration, is reportedly contemplating a campaign for the U.S. House seat soon to be vacated by Elise Stefanik, a Republican from upstate New York. Molinaro, who has previously served as the Dutchess County executive and represented New York’s 19th […]