Ongoing coverage: Legislators talk about Trump’s ‘great, attractive bill’ and the Qatari jet donation
House Republicans are set to reconvene tonight as they search for a way to advance President Trump’s “big and beautiful bill,” which faced obstacles on Friday. A group of five Finance Hawks blocked the proposal from the House Budget Committee. Some GOP lawmakers who opposed the endorsement of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBB) […]
Missouri Legislators Approve Pro-Life Measure to Eliminate Abortion Amendment
Missouri Republicans gave the green light to a new referendum on Wednesday, aiming to repeal the recent amendment that permitted state abortions throughout pregnancy. The proposed constitutional changes could occur even sooner if voters decide to proceed in November 2026, or if Governor Mike Kehoe calls for a special election, as reported by the Associated […]
Pension Reform Conflict: Legislators Push Back Against FERS Contribution Increase
Rep. Mike Turner Challenges Proposed Pension Contribution Increases for Federal Workers Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH) has expressed his disagreement with the House Oversight Committee’s plan to raise pension contributions for federal employees as part of a budget deal. During a markup session held on April 30, where the proposed cuts to federal employees’ retirement benefits […]
Republican legislators aim at online pornography, suggest nationwide prohibition on inappropriate material.
Senator Mike Lee Introduces Bill to Define Indecency Senator Mike Lee from Utah has proposed a new bill that aims to criminalize pornography and clarify what constitutes indecency. Alongside Representative Mary Miller from Illinois, they have launched the Interstate Indecency Definition Act (IODA) across all states. Lee stated in a news release, “Indecency is not […]
New York City legislators from both parties call on the Trump administration to intervene and address sanctuary laws.
A bipartisan group of city council members is calling on Trump’s Justice Department to intervene and overturn New York City’s Sanctuary Urban Law, according to reports. The Common Sense Caucus of the council sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on Monday, requesting that the city take legal action against policies related to […]
Arizona legislators ban camps on public university grounds
Arizona Lawmakers Ban Encampments on College Campuses Amid Protests Lawmakers in Arizona have implemented a ban on encampments at public university campuses amid a surge in protests occurring in educational institutions across the U.S. Last week, Democratic Governor Kate Hobbs announced the signing of House Bill 2880, which forbids individuals from establishing or occupying camps […]
New York legislators disregard Hochul’s mask mandate as insignificant
Mask Regulations in New York Budget Highlights Controversy It appears there’s been a misstep regarding mask regulations in New York. Governor Kathy Hochul’s initiative in the $254 billion state budget aimed to impose a ban on masks but faced significant setbacks as the vote approached on Thursday. The intended anti-mask measures were watered down to […]
REAL ID: Legislators take the deadline for domestic travel seriously
It has taken the U.S. two decades to officially roll out the Real ID program. Starting today, travelers will need to present a proper form of identification, like a passport, to travel domestically. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill shared their insights with Fox News Digital regarding the implementation of Real ID as mandated by President Donald […]
Coalition of Black Queens legislators back Cuomo for mayor
The Black Queens Legislators coalition supported Mayor Andrew Cuomo's comeback bid for Council President Adrienne Adams. The approval by the group of eight is a Cuomo coup, an Adrian Adams retreat and the b-responsibility of the city's second black mayor. Most of the city and state legislators come from or near the Speaker Grass of […]
Backers of the (Arizona) Corp Comm Green New Deal Think That Legislators Are Too Stupid to Handle Energy Policy
Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Supporters of the Arizona Corporation Commission’s plan to impose the Green New Deal and ban all fossil fuels are up in arms this week. The reason? The legislature has decided to exert their constitutional authority and make it clear that they are in charge of setting energy policy for the […]