Democrats Halt Data Center Legislation to Reduce Costs, but Coverage Is Lacking
Senator Moreno Critiques Democrats Over Ratepayer Protection Act On Thursday, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH) voiced strong criticism toward Democrats, alleging they are willing to jeopardize the country simply to maintain political power. He specifically pointed out their obstruction of a Republican-backed bill designed to shield Americans from rising electricity costs tied to AI data centers. […]
Gavin Newsom rejects legislation empowering high-speed rail oversight.
On Wednesday, California Governor Gavin Newsom decided against a bill that sought to enhance the authority of the state’s Inspector General for the high-speed rail project. This decision means that the inspector general, who oversees an already costly and delayed initiative, won’t receive the additional powers it claims are necessary for effective oversight. The bill, […]
AOC and Bernie Sanders Propose Legislation to Prohibit Federal Use of Flock Cameras
Legislation Aimed at Ending Federal Use of ALPRs Introduced Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from New York, along with Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon and independent Sen. Bernie Sanders from Vermont, announced new legislation on Friday that seeks to put an end to the federal use of automated license plate readers (ALPRs). The proposed Ban […]
Senate Democrats prevent Republican-backed legislation aimed at limiting lawmakers from buying and selling individual stocks.
Senate Democrats recently blocked a Republican initiative aimed at restricting legislators from buying and trading individual stocks. This decision came after a procedural vote was hindered by the GOP’s addition of a voter identification requirement to the legislation. The vote, which fell along party lines at 53–47, didn’t meet the necessary 60 votes to bypass […]
Wave of Medicaid fraud legislation introduced in Congress after explosive report
Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Uncovered: A $1 Million Per Minute Issue Representative Jodey Arrington has highlighted alarming figures suggesting that fraud within Medicare and Medicaid is costing taxpayers a staggering $1 million every minute. In a recent joint op-ed with Rep. Blake Moore, Arrington pointed to data from the Government Accountability Office indicating that up […]
Senate Republicans claim college sports legislation overlooks affordability
Senate’s Focus Shifts from Economy to College Sports The economy has been the focal point of this election, as it often is, but recently, the Senate has spent its remaining time discussing an unexpected topic: college sports. This diversion has raised concerns among some Republicans who worry they might be missing the mark on addressing […]
Senate Approves College Sports Legislation While Avoiding Issues of AI, National Debt, and Flock Ahead of Midterms
Senate Passes Bill to Protect College Athletes’ NIL Rights The Senate approved a new bill on Monday aimed at safeguarding the name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights of college athletes. This legislation also grants a limited anti-trust exemption to the NCAA, despite pressing national concerns that remain unaddressed. The Protect College Sports Act of 2026 […]
Democrat Representative Kevin Mullin Advocates for Legislation to Classify BB Guns as Firearms
Legislation Introduced to Redefine BB and Pellet Guns as Firearms U.S. Representative Kevin Mullin proposed a new bill on Friday aimed at what he describes as “a dangerous gap” by reclassifying BB and pellet guns as firearms. If this redefinition passes, those looking to buy BB and pellet guns would have to go through the […]
Pope Leo Criticizes ‘False Kindness’ in Assisted Dying Legislation
On the third day of his Apostolic Journey to France, Pope Leo XIV spoke out against assisted suicide and euthanasia during an address at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, shortly after a new French law regarding ‘aid in dying’ took effect. After celebrating Mass in Paris with around 800,000 attendees on Saturday, Pope […]
Bipartisan legislation aims to eliminate the requirement for federal judges to reside in DC.
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Expand Judge Pool for Federal Courts A group of senators from both parties is putting forward a new bill to widen the selection of qualified judges for two major federal courts that have a national scope. Senators Chris Coons, a Democrat from Delaware, and Ashley Moody, a Republican from Florida, unveiled […]