Lawmakers from both parties report concerning mailings delivered to offices nationwide
Officials from various Republican and Democrat offices across the U.S. reported receiving suspicious mailings on Friday. The Hill indicated that this incident comes as the nation gears up for the midterm elections in November. Among those reporting the suspicious packages were Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MO), Mike Rounds (R-SD), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Tina Smith (D-MN), and […]
US Deficit Nears Serious Landmark — But Lawmakers Remain Silent
On Friday, lawmakers largely refrained from discussing the nearly $2 trillion federal budget deficit that has arisen. The deficit, which stands at $1.993 trillion, marks an increase of $218 billion compared to the previous fiscal year, as reported by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). Interestingly, those lawmakers who have played a role in creating this […]
Moreno on Changing Senate Rules: Lawmakers Need to Discuss or Eliminate the Filibuster
Sen. Moreno Advocates for Filibuster Reform in Senate Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH) has proposed that if lawmakers cannot engage in genuine debate and defend their viewpoints, the Senate should do away with the filibuster altogether. During a panel discussion at a Breitbart News event, Moreno emphasized the need for reforming Senate rules. He pointed out […]
Senate Democrats prevent Republican-backed legislation aimed at limiting lawmakers from buying and selling individual stocks.
Senate Democrats recently blocked a Republican initiative aimed at restricting legislators from buying and trading individual stocks. This decision came after a procedural vote was hindered by the GOP’s addition of a voter identification requirement to the legislation. The vote, which fell along party lines at 53–47, didn’t meet the necessary 60 votes to bypass […]
Lawmakers criticize activists dubbed ‘Trojan horse’ who were removed from a hearing on foreign influence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In interviews with lawmakers from the House Foreign Affairs Committee, concerns were raised about a network of activists, nonprofits, and social media influencers accused of promoting foreign adversaries’ messages within American democracy. This issue gained attention during a hearing on covert foreign influence operations when Medea Benjamin, co-founder of CodePink, and two […]
New evidence surprises lawmakers who looked into the Trump assassination attempt
New Insights on Thomas Matthew Crooks and the Trump Assassination Attempt This week, Republican lawmakers were caught off guard by new findings concerning Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old who attempted to kill President Donald Trump before being shot dead. The incident occurred during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in July 2024, where a bullet […]
China Urges Panama to ‘Respect One China Policy’ Following Lawmakers’ Formation of Friendship Group with Taiwan
China’s Warning to Panama Over Taiwan Relations On Monday, the Chinese government urged Panama to uphold the “One China Principle” to maintain its diplomatic relationship, following the formation of a working group by Panamanian lawmakers with their Taiwanese counterparts. Recently, members of the Panamanian National Assembly announced the establishment of a “Panama-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group.” […]
UK Lawmakers Reject Assisted Suicide Legislation
LONDON (AP) – U.K. lawmakers voted against a bill on Friday that would have allowed adults with terminal illnesses in England and Wales to choose to end their lives. The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was turned down after a lengthy four-hour debate in the House of Commons, with a vote tally of […]
Marco Rubio criticizes the significant error made by US lawmakers many years ago
Marco Rubio Discusses U.S. Economic Policies During a speech in Washington, D.C., U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlined the foreign policy and economic beliefs of the Trump administration. The occasion was marked by the introduction of the Foundry School, a new initiative aimed at training Americans in manufacturing and design. Rubio emphasized that the […]
Nancy Mace promotes legislation to prohibit lawmakers from engaging in relationships with their staff following the Gallego incident
New Bill Proposed to Ban Sexual Relationships Between Congress Members and Staff On Thursday, a new bill was introduced in the House aiming to prohibit sexual relationships between members of Congress and their staff. This follows recent revelations that have stirred controversy in the Capitol. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) is set to present two bills […]