House approves spending bill as progressives push back on DHS funding due to ICE issues
House Passes $80 Billion Spending Package The House of Representatives approved a spending package of nearly $80 billion on Wednesday night, marking a significant step toward preventing a government shutdown later this month. This package merges two of Congress’ twelve annual spending bills, commonly referred to as a “minibus.” It includes allocations for the Department […]
Rep. Robin Kelly heads the Democratic push for impeachment against Kristi Noem
Impeachment Articles Filed Against Homeland Security Secretary Rep. Robin Kelly, a Democrat from Illinois, along with over 70 other House Democrats, has introduced three articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. This action comes on the heels of last week’s tragic shooting death of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. “Secretary Noem, you’ve violated […]
Five Republicans break away from Trump and team up with Democrats to push forward a resolution on war powers for Venezuela.
Senate Votes to Limit Military Action in Venezuela In a surprising move, five Republican senators allied with Democrats to pass a war powers resolution aimed at restricting military action in Venezuela under President Donald Trump. This resolution, which sailed through with a 52-47 vote, saw support from GOP Senators Josh Hawley (Missouri), Lisa Murkowski (Alaska), […]
Trump’s plans for defense spending, Venezuelan oil, Ford’s push for hands-free driving, and more in Morning Squawk
Good Thursday to you. By now, it should be clear that I have a penchant for clichés. So, as the S&P500 faces its initial losing day of the year, perhaps we can take comfort in that old saying: “It’s a marathon, not a sprint.” This morning, stock futures dipped following a mixed trading session. Here […]
Senators Push Back Against Unexpected Airspace Regulation Added to Defense Legislation
Senators Push Back Against Controversial Defense Bill Provision Two senators are taking a stand against a contentious provision in the upcoming defense policy bill, which they argue undermines safety regulations that were established after a tragic midair collision in Washington, D.C., in early 2025. Republican Senator Ted Cruz from Texas and Democratic Senator Maria Cantwell […]
Ford Acknowledges Failure After Efforts to Push Americans Toward Electric Vehicles
Ford’s Shift Away from Electric Vehicles Ford announced on Monday that it expects to incur around $19.5 billion in costs due to setbacks in its electric vehicle (EV) segment. This significant financial burden comes as the company shifts focus back to traditional gas-powered vehicles, along with hybrids and plug-in hybrids, moving away from EVs. In […]
Eagles dominate Raiders to snap three-game losing streak during playoff push
Eagles End Losing Streak with Impressive Win Over Raiders The Philadelphia Eagles managed to snap their losing streak, taking down the Las Vegas Raiders with a commanding 31-0 victory. This win came at a crucial time as the team is vying for playoff positioning. Maintaining their lead in the NFC East, the Eagles improved to […]
City council’s extreme push for immediate NYPD bodycam footage
City Council President’s Focus on Police Oversight City Council President Adrian Adams is eager to solidify her legacy, which seems to involve hastening the departure from the NYPD. Her latest push is for legislation that would allow the Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) direct access to police body camera footage. But, one has to wonder—why […]
13 Republicans team up with Democrats to push forward bill overturning Trump’s union directive
House Republicans Join Democrats to Repeal Trump’s Union Order On Wednesday night, a notable event unfolded as 13 House Republicans partnered with Democrats to advance a bill aimed at overturning President Donald Trump’s executive order that targeted federal labor unions. This initiative was led by Rep. Jared Golden, a Democrat from Maine, who employed an […]
Moderate Republicans challenge their leaders by attempting to push a vote on Obamacare subsidies as a premium crisis approaches.
Capitol Hill to Vote on Competing Health Plans Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) appeared on “Faulkner Focus” to talk about the various health plans that will soon be voted on, just as Obamacare subsidies are set to expire. She also touched on the U.S. reaction to Australia’s social media ban. A faction of moderate Republicans is […]