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Late night decision moves $9B federal spending cuts plan to President Trump

Late night decision moves $9B federal spending cuts plan to President Trump

Congress has sent a package of spending cuts amounting to $9 billion to President Donald Trump. Dubbed the “rescue package,” the measure passed the House during a late-night vote after a spirited debate between Republicans and Democrats. This, interestingly, is a significant moment for House Speaker Mike Johnson; however, some see it as more of […]

Senate Republicans push through Trump’s $9B recovery plan that reduces foreign aid

Senate Republicans push through Trump's $9B recovery plan that reduces foreign aid

Senate Republicans Advance Trump’s Clawback Package Early Thursday morning, Senate Republicans pushed through a multi-billion-dollar clawback package from President Donald Trump, overcoming both Democratic resistance and some internal GOP disagreements. The $9 billion measure aims to revisit previously approved funding for NPR and PBS, essentially, as some lawmakers described it, “waking up” that spending again. […]

Labor and Small Business Agencies Announce Plan to ‘Bring About America’s Golden Age’

Labor and Small Business Agencies Announce Plan to 'Bring About America's Golden Age'

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A memorandum of understanding aimed at enhancing collaboration between the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) was signed on Wednesday by the leaders of both agencies. DOL Secretary Lori Chavez-Deremer mentioned that this initiative marks “the arrival of a new golden age of American manufacturing.” According to […]

Republican Legislators Plan to Introduce Legislation Revoking NEA’s Federal Charter

Republican Legislators Plan to Introduce Legislation Revoking NEA's Federal Charter

Republican lawmakers are set to introduce a new bill on Wednesday aimed at revoking the federal charter of the National Education Association (NEA), the largest teachers’ union in the U.S. Representatives Mark Harris (R-NC) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) are behind the National Education Association Charter Repeal Act. The NEA, established in 1857 and granted a […]

Senate prepares to discuss plan to recover funds for public broadcasting and foreign aid

Senate prepares to discuss plan to recover funds for public broadcasting and foreign aid

On Tuesday evening, Vice President Vance granted the Senate permission to start debating a bill aimed at reclaiming billions earmarked by Congress for foreign aid and public broadcasting. The Chamber of Commerce’s vote resulted in a tie of 50-50 to initiate discussions on the proposed funding cuts. Senators Lisa Markowski from Alaska, Susan Collins from […]