Republican lawmakers urge Hochul to reject legislation that removes ‘mother’ and ‘father’ from sections of New York State law
Not a Day for Non-Pregnant Parents As Father’s Day approaches, Republican lawmakers are urging Governor Cathy Hochul to reject a proposal they deem overly progressive. This legislation aims to alter child custody and parentage laws by removing the terms “mother” and “father.” The new gender-neutral terms, suggested by Hochul’s fellow Democrats, would replace “mother” with […]
Lawmakers from both parties criticize Trump’s Iran agreement as overly favorable to Tehran
Lawmakers Skeptical About Trump’s Iran Peace Deal A bipartisan group of legislators has expressed significant doubts regarding President Trump’s recently signed Iran peace agreement. They argue it strengthens Iran’s position while questioning whether the U.S. is gaining adequate benefits in return. Before the memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed on Thursday, Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) […]
California Lawmakers Aim to Allow Children to Divorce Their Parents
California’s Controversial Bill Allowing Minors to Divorce Parents A left-leaning initiative is gaining traction in California, as lawmakers push for a bill that would enable minors to legally divorce their parents. This move has sparked significant debate about the implications for family dynamics. It’s important to understand that this proposal, termed AB 1967, seems less […]
Trump’s Iran agreement creates divisions among lawmakers as a senator claims it’s inferior to Obama’s JCPOA.
Lawmakers Await Details of US-Iran Memorandum President Trump’s initial deal with Iran has sparked discussions, but Congress hasn’t yet received the details. While some reports are causing a stir, opinions among lawmakers are split regarding the memorandum of understanding (MOU) that the administration intends to finalize during a signing ceremony this Friday. Some politicians argue […]
DeWine calls on Ohio lawmakers to eliminate the death penalty, stating it doesn’t serve as a deterrent.
Ohio Governor Supports Abolishing Death Penalty Ohio Governor Mike DeWine expressed his endorsement for abolishing the death penalty in his state during a recent news conference. This marks a significant shift for DeWine, who, 45 years ago as a lawmaker, played a role in reinstating capital punishment in Ohio. Throughout his time in office, DeWine […]
Foreign spying powers of US intelligence agencies end after lawmakers do not approve FISA extension
Warrantless surveillance powers held by U.S. intelligence agencies expired Friday night after the House, including 19 Republicans, turned down a proposal for a short-term extension just a day earlier. The House rejected a three-week extension of Section 702 under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) on Thursday. This decision led to the expiration at 11:59 […]
Veterans and lawmakers criticize the suggested design for the Global War on Terrorism memorial, calling it an ‘abomination’
Veterans and some Congress members have expressed strong reservations about the newly revealed design concept for the Global War on Terrorism memorial, claiming it doesn’t adequately pay tribute to those who lost their lives while serving. Created by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, the memorial features steel repurposed from combat operations and is described as an […]
What Lawmakers Are Saying About Trump’s Pick to Replace Tulsi Gabbard
On Thursday, U.S. Senators generally expressed support for President Trump’s choice of Jay Clayton as the new director of national intelligence. However, some voiced criticism towards Trump for not making the appointment sooner. Trump nominated Clayton, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, shortly after the House failed to pass a temporary […]
Rep. Chip Roy suggests reducing salaries for lawmakers with over 12 years of service.
Proposed Term Limits for Congress Members in Texas Representative Chip Roy, a Republican from Texas, has introduced a new proposal aimed at limiting the tenure of House and Senate members. His plan suggests that once members serve for 12 years, they would lose certain pay and privileges associated with their positions. The proposal indicates that […]
Lawmakers introduce new limits on 3D-printed firearms during the Second Amendment discussion.
There’s an ongoing debate surrounding ghost guns, and more states are stepping in to regulate 3D-printed firearms. A bipartisan push in various states aims to limit both the possession and manufacture of these weapons, which lack serial numbers and are often created with 3D printers. However, advocates for gun rights argue that these regulations infringe […]