Bipartisan lawmakers seek answers from Mayorkas after Russian cyberattacks on water systems in US
Concerned about recent cyberattacks on water systems in drought-stricken areas of the western United States, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are demanding answers from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on how to prevent future hacks. In a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Rep. Ruben Gallego, an Arizona Democrat, and Rep. […]
NC lawmakers reconvene to address budget, vouchers before key elections
The North Carolina General Assembly begins its annual work session Wednesday with some spending leeway and a limited number of pressing issues to address ahead of key elections this fall and the retirement of longtime state leaders. In the wake of a landmark 2023 session that includes measures to expand Medicaid, limit abortion, expand gun […]
Israel Sends Lawmakers to Visit Taiwan as China Champions Hamas
A delegation from the Israeli parliament visited Taiwan last week, led by Boaz Toporowski, a current member of the Israeli parliament and chairman of the Taiwan-Israel Friendship Group. The visit was seen by Israel watchers as another sign that relations with China have cooled following the Oct. 7 terrorist attack by Hamas. Israel Establishment Although […]
Republicans fume over House speaker’s fundraiser for ‘turncoat’ Texas rep who called far-right lawmakers ‘scumbags’
Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) was furious Tuesday after House Speaker Mike Johnson attended a fundraiser in San Antonio alongside Rep. Tony Gonzalez. The move comes just days after Gonzalez blasted hard-line Republicans in Congress as “true scumbags.” “For a speaker to be campaigning for Tony in San Antonio…I’m really surprised that we’re in a situation […]
GOP lawmakers demand Biden admin prosecute ‘pro-terrorist mobs,’ hold schools accountable
Fox’s first appearance: Republican senators on Tuesday called on President Biden’s attorney general and education secretary to take immediate action to address escalating anti-Semitic encampments on college campuses, calling on “violence against Jewish students.” and prosecute the rioters who perpetuated the threat.” In a letter signed by 27 Republicans, led by Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), […]
NY House GOP Lawmakers Call For Resignation Of Columbia President Minouche Shafik
Columbia University President Nemat “Minoush” Shafik testifies before the House Education and Labor Committee in the Rayburn House Office Building on April 17, 2024 in Washington, DC. The committee held a hearing on “Columbia in Crisis: Columbia University’s Response to Anti-Semitism.” (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) OAN’s James Myers1:45 PM – Monday, April 22, 2024 […]
UK Lawmaker’s Researcher Among Five Alleged Chinese Spies Arrested In UK, Germany
British authorities have charged two British nationals, including a parliamentary researcher, with spying for China, just as German authorities have arrested three German nationals on similar charges, according to a statement and report released Monday. . “Crown Prosecution Service” [CPS] “The Counter-Terrorism Unit has today given the Metropolitan Police the power to prosecute two men […]
‘Our Revolution’: Far-left lawmakers host event taking aim at ‘anti-peace’ pro-Israel group
A group supporting left-wing congressional candidates who want to put conditions on U.S. aid to Israel hosted an event Monday night aimed at bashing the pro-Israel lobby and “building a progressive force in Congress.” ing. Our Revolution, an organization founded by self-proclaimed democratic socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders (R-Vt.), is co-founded by Congressional Progressive Caucus Chairman […]
Lawmakers reauthorize US spying law that critics claim expands the government’s surveillance of Americans
Lawmakers recently passed a bill to authorize and expand it early Saturday morning. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Article 702. The controversial bill would allow the government to collect communications of foreign nationals by accessing records from phone and technology providers. tech crunch. The bill passed with a vote of 60 to 34. But critics have […]
NY lawmakers poised to pass $237B state budget, including extension of mayoral control of NYC schools
Albany city lawmakers are poised to pass a $237 billion state budget on Saturday that includes an extension of Mayor Eric Adams’ oversight of New York City schools. The largest state spending plan in New York history includes a major housing package, improved pension benefits, a crackdown on illegal pot shops and retail theft, and […]