House lawmakers mark up impeachment articles against Sec. Mayorkas
House Committee on Homeland Security mark up of articles of impeachment against Secretary Mayorkas for high crimes and … source
Senate clears hurdle to passing aid package for Ukraine, Israel as more GOP lawmakers sign on
In an unusual vote on Super Bowl Sunday, the Senate voted to advance aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies, clearing a key hurdle when 18 Republicans signed on. The package would provide Ukraine with $60 billion, much of it to buy U.S.-made defense equipment, including munitions and air defense systems, that authorities desperately […]
NE lawmakers to consider ‘stand your ground’ gun law
Nebraska is considering enacting a “stand your ground” bill and is one of the last states to introduce a Republican-led bill. State Sen. Brian Hardin has introduced a bill that would prevent the prosecution of residents who use deadly force in self-defense. Currently, Nebraska law requires people to retreat from a threat before resorting to […]
Bipartisan lawmakers eye ‘pilot program’ to expedite citizenship for migrants who serve in US military
First appearance on Fox: Republicans and Democrats are working together to push for a faster path to citizenship for immigrants who serve in the U.S. military. This comes after talks on border overhaul and the US immigration system collapsed this week after months of negotiations. Reps. John James (R-Mich.) and Rep. Pat Ryan (N.Y.) are […]
American people ‘exhausted’ by lawmakers ‘kicking the ball’ on immigration: Border town mayor
Democrats and Republicans alike have succumbed to election-year politics and refused to compromise on the recently revealed failed bipartisan border security bill, believing the bill’s failure would “stop the bleeding”. said the Texas Border Patrol Mayor. “I think both political parties are acting because this is an election year,” McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos told Fox […]
EU lawmakers demand probe into alleged vote fraud allegations in Serbia
European Union lawmakers have called for an independent investigation into allegations of voter fraud in Serbia’s recent elections. They demanded that EU funds be stopped if Belgrade authorities do not cooperate with investigations or engage in election fraud. International human rights watchdogs reported harsh rhetoric during opinion polls, media bias, pressure on public officials, and […]
Filmmakers in Georgia should do more to earn tax breaks, lawmakers say
Leading Georgia lawmakers say that to get the most from Georgia’s lucrative film tax credit, filmmakers should be required to do more than just show a peach at the end of the credits. claims. Thanks in large part to tax breaks, The Hunger Games, Marvel movies, Fast & Furious 7, and many other productions were […]
Kentucky lawmakers break bread with the homeless while weighing public camping ban in state legislature
Kentucky lawmakers considering a bill that would make sleeping on sidewalks and under bridges illegal Wednesday shared a meal of fried chicken and green beans with those most likely to be affected by the bill. At a luncheon in a Capitol annex, lawmakers offered a glimpse into the lives of unhoused Kentuckians as they consider […]
Congress needs to do more to avoid private funding in elections, lawmakers agree
Republican House committee members on Wednesday alleged that Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg used large donations to mobilize Democratic voters in battleground states during the 2020 general election. Several Republican lawmakers said they were willing to use taxpayer money to help administer elections, but said they would ban donations such as “Zuckerbucks,” a term used to […]
Whitmer introduces $80.7B budget slammed by GOP lawmakers
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday proposed an $80.7 billion budget aimed at increasing education spending and fulfilling a promise to provide students with a free education from preschool to community college. The second-term Democratic governor announced his budget at a joint meeting of the House and Senate appropriations committees. This comes on the heels […]