Senate Democrats have once more prevented the original funding bill for the DHS, prolonging the shutdown.
Senate Democrats Block Republican DHS Funding Attempt Senate Democrats have once again impeded a Republican effort to secure funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as Congress gears up for President Donald Trump’s primetime address. On Tuesday, the Senate held a party-line vote, marking the first after lawmakers returned from a week off. This […]
Dr. Oz mentions that talks are underway about prolonging Affordable Care Act subsidies.
CMS Administrator Confirms Potential Extension of ACA Subsidies Dr. Mehmet Oz, who heads the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, hinted that there might be a chance to extend enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). During a CNN interview on Sunday, when prompted about the possibility of extending the subsidy period—even briefly—Oz acknowledged […]
House Democrats do not succeed in prolonging COVID-19 era Obamacare assistance in funding bill
On Monday, House Democrats made a final attempt to extend emergency Obamacare subsidies established during the pandemic. Rep. Glenn Ivey from Maryland addressed the almost empty chamber, urging for unanimous consent on extending the ACA tax credits—essentially the Obamacare subsidies. If his motion had been successful, the bill could have moved forward without a formal […]
Mike Johnson criticizes Schumer for prolonging the government shutdown
House Speaker Addresses Government Shutdown On Thursday morning, House Speaker Mike Johnson from Louisiana gave a speech regarding the ongoing government shutdown. He, along with other Republican leaders, pointed fingers at New York Senator Chuck Schumer and leading Democrats for the situation. “What’s happening in Washington right now seems complicated,” Johnson remarked. “But it’s actually […]
Senate Democrats prevent Republican bill, prolonging government shutdown due to ObamaCare dispute
Senate Standoff Over Government Funding Continues The recent break from Washington hasn’t softened Senate Democrats’ determination to resist Republican attempts to reopen the government. In fact, they seem more resolute than ever to prolong the shutdown, which, at this point, could stretch on for at least another week. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, along with […]
David Sacks refutes claims of prolonging his position as scrutiny from Warren increases.
A representative for David Sacks, who is overseeing AI and crypto initiatives in the U.S., has dismissed the notion that he may have breached the 130-day work limit set for special government employees following scrutiny from lawmakers. The spokesman indicated that Sacks’ schedule will be closely monitored to ensure he stays within required limits and […]
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky Claims Russia Is Prolonging Peace Talks
Ukraine’s Zelensky Accuses Russia of Stalling Peace Talks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of extending its invasion tactics to avoid meaningful peace negotiations. While former President Trump held phone conversations with both Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, officials from Ukraine and Russia met in Istanbul the following Friday. However, the […]
Biden-Harris Admin Pressuring Only Israel Likely ‘Prolonging the Fighting’
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) said Sunday on CNN's “State of the Union” that the Biden-Harris administration “probably has been more effective in prolonging the fighting” by pressuring Israel rather than Hamas. “Over the last 11 months, a lot of attention has, rightly, been focused on Hamas in the south, but I think many Americans probably […]
Who benefits from prolonging the war in Gaza?
As the anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas massacre approaches, and hopes for a ceasefire and hostage agreement fade, it's worth considering who stands to gain from the continued conflict: Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former President Donald Trump, and Iran. In May, I argued that Netanyahu and Sinwar have a […]
Biden suggests Netanyahu prolonging Gaza war for political reasons
WASHINGTON — In a new interview on Tuesday, President Biden suggested Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may be prolonging the war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip for political reasons, while Biden himself is trying to stop Israel from eliminating the jihadists in their last major stronghold, Rafah. The 81-year-old Biden was asked by Time […]