Federal government steps in to stop Illinois’ significant credit card swipe fee while lawmakers consider their choices.
Federal Government Blocks Illinois Credit Card Fee Law The federal government has taken action to block an Illinois law that bans certain credit card fees, a move that, while favoring financial institutions, may complicate things for state-chartered banks as lawmakers weigh their options. Late Friday, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, which operates […]
Divisions Arise in Farm Bill as Lawmakers Oppose Major Pesticide Protections
As the substantial farm bill approaches a vote in the full House this week, over 300 proposed amendments and disputes regarding key elements in the bill are raising concerns about the sustainability of the bipartisan coalition that supports it. Particularly contentious are provisions from the so-called “save our bacon law,” which pertains to federal restrictions […]
Lawmakers Urge War Department to Safeguard Second Amendment on Vast Areas of Land
House Republicans Urge Army to Support Second Amendment Rights A coalition of House Republicans is urging the Department of the Army to safeguard the Second Amendment rights of citizens on federal lands managed by the agency. Led by Texas Rep. Pat Fallon, twenty Republican members sent a letter to Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll on Tuesday. […]
Trump Urged GOP Lawmakers Toward the Right — But There’s a Twist
Survey Reveals Shift in Republican Ideology A new survey indicates that during Donald Trump’s second term, congressional Republicans have grown less moderate and have shown diminished support for limited government principles. The Institute for Legislative Analysis (ILA) released its 2026 Congressional Voting Report, analyzing over 250,000 votes while scoring members of Congress on an ideological […]
California lawmakers advance proposal to restrict children’s access to social media.
California Advances Controversial Social Media Ban for Minors California lawmakers are pushing ahead with a contentious initiative to restrict social media access for children under 16, overcoming significant obstacles despite mounting criticism. The bipartisan bill, AB-1709, cleared committee approval recently with considerable backing, signaling a potential transformation in how teenagers engage with online platforms. This […]
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 […]