Majority Say Transgender Lawmakers Should Use Bathroom Corresponding with Biological Sex
Most Americans believe transgender members of Congress should use the bathroom that corresponds to their biological sex, according to a new survey. economist/your government The discussion about transgender bathrooms is made Representative Nancy Mace (R-South Carolina) said, “Members, delegates, standing committee members, officers, and employees of the House of Representatives may not use gender-segregated facilities, […]
UK Lawmakers Vote in Favour of Assisted Suicid
LONDON (AP) – British lawmakers on Friday gave initial approval to a bill to help terminally ill adults end their lives in England and Wales. After a heated debate, lawmakers approved the so-called assisted dying bill by a vote of 330 to 275. The vote indicates MPs have approved the bill in principle, and it […]
Democratic Conn. lawmakers hit with Thanksgiving bomb threats against homes, offices
On Thursday, at least five Democratic congressmen representing Connecticut received bomb threat calls to their homes. It comes a day after at least 10 of President-elect Donald Trump's top candidates were also targeted in swatting attacks. Representatives Joe Courtney, Jahana Hayes, Jim Himes, and John Larson, as well as Senator Chris Murphy, were identified by […]
US lawmakers react to ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah
President Biden announced Tuesday that Israel has reached a cease-fire agreement with Lebanon's Hezbollah terrorists, ending nearly 14 months of fighting. Some U.S. lawmakers on both sides of the aisle praise efforts to end the conflict, while others suggest it is unwarranted. It's nothing more than a political football. Speaking in the White House Rose […]
Lawmakers blast CUNY Chancellor for ‘no data’ after antisemitism probe
Jewish students at the City University of New York recalled horrific acts of anti-Semitism at a City Council hearing Monday as the school's president came under fire over his handling of hate on campus. City University President Félix V. Matos Rodriguez said after an independent report found the public university needed to overhaul its policies […]
‘Be aware’: House lawmakers describe what it’s like living under threat by China, Iran
Federal employees of any country can, of course, be exposed to foreign threats. Threats against heads of state typically get the most attention, but being a member of parliament also carries risks. “The FBI came and gave me a defense briefing and told me that there were only a few members of Congress that would […]
Lawmakers take swipe at credit card transaction fees – WLWT Cincinnati
Since it's the holiday shopping season, credit card usage is likely to increase. And every time you swipe, you incur transaction fees. The fee is often paid by the retailer and may be passed on to the customer. A group of lawmakers is aiming to lower these transaction fees. Retailers currently pay about 2% to […]
State lawmakers, companies prepare to push back against DEI, ‘woke’ initiatives: experts
Exclusive: Some state legislatures and companies will roll back key diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in place in nearly every major U.S. industry, including the military, according to experts and Republican attorneys general. Preparations are underway. Last week, the topic of DEI was in the news again after a heated exchange between lawmakers during […]
Pro-Ukraine lawmakers make last-ditch effort to safeguard US support
Pro-Ukrainian lawmakers from both parties are working to pass key provisions for U.S. aid to Kiev by January, an aid that is under threat from the transition to the Trump administration and full Republican control of Congress. This is an effort to protect. If enacted, the Standing with Ukraine Act would require the president to […]
‘Common Sense’: GOP Lawmakers Override Governor’s Veto Of Anti-Sanctuary Bill In Swing State
North Carolina lawmakers overwhelmingly voted in favor of a bill that would require law enforcement in the state to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. Republican-controlled state legislature on Wednesday Override completed Regarding Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of HB 10, a bill that would effectively ban sanctuary city policies across the state. The new law requires […]