Powell’s deficit warnings jostle lawmakers, economists
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s warning about an “unsustainable” national debt has raised questions about the severity of the nation’s fiscal crisis among some economists who believe the Fed is part of the problem. There is. Powell warned in an interview published Sunday that the United States is on a dangerous path, piling up a […]
New York Republican lawmakers called on Kathy Hochul to remove Alvin Bragg
Republican lawmakers in New York are calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to fire Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg following recent incidents. New York police officer attack By a group of immigrants in the Big Apple. State Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt and 19 other senators called the Democratic governor Bragg for the “unconscionable response” to […]
FAA chief to tell lawmakers agency will hold Boeing accountable for any safety violations
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Mike Whitaker will tell lawmakers on Tuesday that Boeing will hold the agency accountable for violating safety regulations, according to reports. “We will explore the full scope of our enforcement authority to ensure that Boeing is held accountable for its regulatory violations,” Whitaker said in prepared comments shared with The […]
AL lawmakers consider legal casinos, education vouchers, criminal justice in 2024
Deaf dog stolen from south Alabama home On December 8th, Rags, a deaf Old English Sheepdog, was stolen from his home in Silver Hill, Alabama. Police in the city are investigating. (Video credit: Olivia Gardner) Alabama lawmakers return to Montgomery on Tuesday to begin the 2024 legislative session. There are several issues to be aware […]
Idaho Lawmakers Propose Mandatory Prison Sentences for Fentanyl Traffickers
Idaho lawmakers have cracked down on the fentanyl crisis with a new bill that would impose prison sentences for people who bring certain amounts of the deadly drug into the state. critic of House Bill 406 To tell The bill, which passed the House on a 55-13 vote, would also unintentionally target drug users who […]
Oregon lawmakers focus on affordable housing, drug penalties, and summer school
Oregon lawmakers on Monday opened a short legislative session expected to be dominated by plans to overhaul the state’s pioneering drug decriminalization law in the wake of surging homelessness, housing shortages and overdose deaths. They will be convened for the start. Lawmakers have just 35 days to pass the bill. For now, Congressional leaders are […]
EXCLUSIVE: Over 70 Activists, Former Lawmakers Demand Biden Admin End Funding For UN Agency Over Hamas Scandal
More than 70 policy experts, activists, and former members of Congress sent a scathing message to Congress on Monday, warning that the U.S. will stop U.N. relief efforts after several officials were reportedly found to have supported Hamas. They called for the permanent withdrawal of funding from the agency (UNRWA). Letter obtained exclusively by the […]
Ted Cruz Wants Special Airport Security Escorts for Lawmakers
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) wants to give VIP members a personal security escort at airports as part of an amendment to the bill unveiled Saturday. politiko report Mr. Cruz’s security screen protects federal judges, Cabinet members, and some family members and staff members. Additionally, the proposed amendments would allow members of Congress to be examined […]
Cuellar: GOP lawmakers ‘irresponsible’ to reject border bill when ‘nobody has seen the text’
Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) said it would be “irresponsible” to reject the bipartisan border bill “without reading it.” post Saturday on Platform X, formerly known as Twitter. “The crisis at our southern border must not be about partisan politics. The entire country is finally beginning to feel the burden that border communities have felt for […]
Wisconsin Supreme Court agrees to take up Gov. Evers’s lawsuit against GOP lawmakers
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to hear Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ lawsuit against the Republican-controlled state Legislature for interfering with basic government functions. The court’s liberal majority agreed to hear the case. Three conservative justices dissented. Oral argument is scheduled for April 17th. Associated Press reported. The court agreed to immediately consider only one […]