Minnesota Senate approves measure to stop immigration agents from covering their faces.
Minnesota Senate Passes Bill to Limit Federal Employee Anonymity The Minnesota Senate narrowly approved a bill on Monday aimed at restricting federal employees from hiding their identities, with a few exceptions. The legislation also paves the way for lawsuits concerning constitutional violations related to immigration enforcement within the state. The measure succeeded with a close […]
Rep. Abe Hamadeh Proposes Measure Denouncing Attempts on Trump’s Life
House Resolution to Condemn Assassination Attempts on Trump A resolution introduced this week in the House seeks to officially denounce both recent and historical attempts on Donald J. Trump’s life, highlighting the ongoing responsibility of federal law enforcement and homeland security given the escalating concerns regarding these threats. Representative Abe Hamade (R-Ariz.) introduced the measure, […]
Mike Johnson supports the House approval of the Senate measure to prevent a DHS shutdown
Congress Moves to End DHS Shutdown On Thursday, Congress made significant progress toward resolving the lengthy shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, which has now stretched over 75 days. The White House has issued warnings that numerous federal employees might not receive their paychecks if the deadlock continues. The House voted unanimously in favor […]
Inflation measure favored by the Fed reaches a three-year peak as gas prices soar due to the conflict in Iran.
U.S. Inflation Rises in March Amid Gasoline Price Surge Inflation in the U.S. picked up speed in March, largely due to rising gasoline prices, which have been influenced by the ongoing conflict in Iran. This has led many in the financial markets to speculate that the Federal Reserve might maintain current interest rates throughout next […]
House passes measure to extend contentious FISA warrantless surveillance authority, but Senate probably won’t agree.
House Votes to Extend Controversial Surveillance Powers WASHINGTON — Following weeks of intense division, the House of Representatives has voted to prolong the disputed surveillance authorities under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for the remainder of President Trump’s time in office. However, the Senate may not pass the measure. Majority Leader […]
Virginia holds a vote on a redistricting measure that might change the balance of power in the House.
LEESBURG, Va. — On Tuesday, Virginians will participate in a congressional redistricting referendum. If approved, this measure could grant Democrats a notable edge in their quest for control of the U.S. House of Representatives during the upcoming midterm elections. The proposal would shift redistricting power from a bipartisan state commission to the Democratic-led Virginia General […]
Leon County may forfeit $16.8 million in grants due to a measure addressing historical injustices.
Leon County’s Complicated Approach to Addressing Historical Harm In Leon County, Florida, officials are grappling with the challenge of addressing “historic damage.” This is quite similar to what many other municipalities and states are facing at the moment. However, they’ve received warnings against pursuing certain measures. Recently, the Leon County Commission voted to revive efforts […]
Wisconsin City Approves the Nation’s First Measure Against Data Centers
Voters in Suburban Milwaukee Approve Measure to Limit Data Centers In a significant decision, voters in Port Washington, Wisconsin, overwhelmingly supported a measure on Tuesday aimed at restricting future data centers in the area, with a reported two-to-one margin. The residents who initiated this voter referendum believe it marks a shift in strategy against data […]
TSA asked to reinstate debated airport security measure: ‘Irresponsible action’
Calls to Reinstate Airport Shoe Removal Rule Democratic lawmakers are urging the Department of Homeland Security to bring back the debated “shoes-off” regulation for airport travelers. They argue that removing it was “reckless and dangerous.” Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) criticized former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem for repealing the policy last July, a move made nearly […]
House approves DHS funding measure as lawmakers begin recess without resolution to shutdown
House Passes Temporary Funding Bill Amid Ongoing Shutdown Late Friday, the House approved a temporary funding measure that will support the Department of Homeland Security. However, the 43-day shutdown could extend for several more weeks. The two-month funding extension passed by the House may face challenges once it reaches the Senate. There, any funding proposal […]