House Approves Legislation to Exclude Non-Citizens from DC Elections
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has approved a measure aimed at preventing non-citizens from participating in local elections in Washington, D.C. On Tuesday, the House passed HR 884, a bill that nullifies the 2022 Local Referendum Amendment Act and disallows non-citizens from voting in elections held within the District. The bill saw a vote of […]
House Republicans Propose Legislation for Northern Border Security
House Republicans are pushing forward a new bill aimed at revamping security measures and addressing significant staffing shortages at the US-Canadian border, especially as the northern border isn’t getting as much attention compared to the southern border. On Tuesday, House GOP leader Ellis Stefanik (NY) collaborated with Reps. Pete Stauber (R-MN) and Nick Langworthy (R-NY) […]
Moody introduces legislation to enable states to participate in immigration enforcement during violent riots against ICE in LA
New Immigration Enforcement Measures Proposed in Florida Senator Ashley Moody has rolled out new legislation aimed at enhancing immigration enforcement at the state level, seeking to empower federal immigration officials by acting as what she describes as a “power multiplier.” This proposed bill, referred to as the “Refund Immigration Partnership with Police to Allow Local […]
Texas Representative Proposes Legislation to Raise Penalties for Attacking or Obstructing Law Enforcement
Rep. Tony Gonzalez Proposes Tougher Penalties for Assaulting Law Enforcement In light of recent events in Los Angeles, Rep. Tony Gonzalez (R-TX) has introduced new legislation aimed at escalating punishment for those who assault or obstruct law enforcement officials, including agents from ICE and CBP. The announcement was made through a press release on Sunday. […]
Senate Republicans seriously divided on reducing expenses of major legislation.
Senate Republicans are facing significant disagreements on strategies for reducing costs related to home-based legislation aimed at realizing President Trump’s agenda. Elon Musk expressed strong disapproval, calling it a “peep of disgusting pork.” In the midst of mounting criticism from the erratic bond market and budget concerns, GOP lawmakers are broadening their efforts to cut […]
Why are Republicans assisting Dick Durbin in weakening Trump’s crypto legislation?
Sen. Durbin Revisits Credit Card Competition Law Fifteen years back, Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) slipped some amendments into a law that surprisingly benefited major retailers like Walmart and Target to the tune of $90 billion. Now, he seems poised to try something similar again, this time seeking Republican support. Meanwhile, President Trump has made his […]
House conservatives push boldly for demands from Senate GOP on major legislation
House Conservatives Push for More Conservative Revisions to Trump’s Bill Hard-line conservatives in the House are advocating for significant changes to what Trump described as “one big beautiful bill,” emphasizing priorities around tax cuts and spending adjustments. A recent 10-page memo attributed to Senate Republicans, shared by members of the House Freedom Caucus, outlines these […]
Legislation denouncing the Boulder attack on pro-Israel activists faces more than 100 Democratic votes against it
More than 100 Democrats voted against a resolution led by House Republicans, which condemned terrorism related to recent attacks in Boulder, Colorado. The measure passed with a vote of 280-113. Interestingly, 75 Democrats sided with Republicans in support of it, while six lawmakers—five Democrats and one Republican—opted for a “present” vote. This resolution was introduced […]
GOP seeks to renew focus on Trump’s significant legislation
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is seeking to reframe President Trump’s significant legislation after a challenging week on Capitol Hill. The deadline set for July 4 to sign the bill is now uncertain due to ongoing disputes over spending cuts and other contentious issues related to the legislation. However, Thune aims to get things […]
Republicans aim to persuade Collins and Murkowski on Trump legislation
Senate Republicans are working to rally support behind their ambitious tax cut plan, particularly trying to secure votes from Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Susan Collins (R-Maine), as they potentially face losses from conservative colleagues. President Trump has been focusing on engaging with Senators Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin), Rand Paul (R-Kentucky), and Josh Hawley (R-Missouri), voicing […]