Lawmakers agree to temporary extension of Trump’s surveillance authorities
Trump’s Surveillance Program Faces Setback President Donald Trump’s bid to extend controversial warrantless surveillance capabilities met resistance when a faction of conservative lawmakers dismissed a compromise proposal. This proposal aimed to prolong the program for five years, with minor reforms intended to appeal to privacy advocates within the Republican party. In the early hours of […]
Lawmakers respond to Rep Eric Swalwell stepping down due to misconduct allegations
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have expressed both outrage and concern over Rep. Eric Swalwell’s lengthy tenure in office, lasting 16 years, during which he managed to build a significant national presence and even spearhead a gubernatorial campaign, all while allegedly concealing sexual misconduct claims that ultimately led to his resignation this week. […]
U.S. lawmakers make another attempt at updating crypto tax policy with new bill
New Legislative Push for Cryptocurrency Tax Reform Last month, Representatives Stephen Horsford (D-Nevada) and Max Miller (R-Ohio) brought back the Digital Asset Protection, Accountability, Regulation, Innovation, Taxation, and Yield (PARITY) Act. This legislation aims to update how the United States deals with cryptocurrencies and taxes related to them. As Congress gears up to discuss taxes […]
U.S. lawmakers claim the EU is meddling in elections against Orbán
US Lawmakers Criticize EU’s Role in Hungary’s Elections Republican lawmakers in the U.S. have voiced concerns about Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who is currently campaigning for re-election. They accused the European Union of interfering with Hungary’s democratic processes. This criticism was notably highlighted by New Jersey’s Congressman Chris Smith and Maryland’s Congressman Andy Harris, who […]
Lawmakers support Melania Trump following her speech denying ties to Epstein
Melania Trump Addresses Allegations of Association with Jeffrey Epstein First lady Melania Trump faced a wave of reactions on Thursday after making a bold on-camera statement denying any connection to disgraced financier and convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Her comments came earlier in the day during a public appearance when she was asked about the […]
Lawmakers need to put an end to immigrant welfare chaos now that the Supreme Court has chosen not to.
A significant portion of immigrant households in the U.S. relies on welfare, costing taxpayers billions and affecting the sustainability of support programs for those who genuinely need help. A lot of this financial strain is attributed to the concept of birthright citizenship. However, one shouldn’t expect the Supreme Court to address this issue anytime soon. […]
Lawmakers call on the IRS and Treasury to investigate nonprofits connected to the CCP
House Members Call for Investigation into Nonprofits Linked to China Top officials in the House of Representatives are urging the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service to look into U.S. nonprofit organizations that have been reportedly used by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to influence elections and political matters in the United States. These […]
Lawmakers respond to frustration over parole releases in California.
Legislative Response to Parole for Child Sex Offenders Frustration surrounding the parole of child sex offenders has made its way into state legislatures. In response, Democrats are shifting their stance to better tackle the existing loopholes. On Tuesday, both Democratic and Republican lawmakers put forth bills aimed at limiting parole hearings for older prisoners. Currently, […]
Trump warns Iran while Democratic lawmakers push for his impeachment.
Trump’s Stark Warning to Iran Amid Deadline Tensions Former Vice Presidential National Security Advisor KT McFarland shared insights on President Trump’s recent threats directed at Iran, particularly following his post on Truth Social. She noted that the recent assaults on Kharg Island, a site crucial for oil exports and military operations, might be attempts to […]
Republican lawmakers advocate for stopping federal support for transgender animal experiments
Republican Lawmakers Aim to Block Transgender Animal Testing Funding in 2027 Spending Bill A group of Republican lawmakers, led by Rep. Paul Gosar from Arizona, is pushing to prevent federal funding for transgender animal testing in the upcoming fiscal year 2027 spending bill. This effort, supported by Lisa McClain, the Republican Conference Chair from Michigan, […]