Australia to reconvene parliament to enact hate crime and gun laws after Bondi Beach shooting
Australia’s Parliament to Address Hate Speech and Gun Control After Tragedy Australia is set to reconvene both chambers of parliament sooner than planned to discuss new hate speech and gun control laws following the tragic Bondi Beach incident last month. Reports surfaced on Monday indicating that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has scheduled sessions for January […]
California lawmakers call on Johnson to reconvene House during shutdown: ‘We need to communicate’
California Representative Scott Peters (D) and Representative Kevin Kiley (R) are urging House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) to reconvene Congress after a two-month government shutdown, which has halted most legislative activities. “We really need to have a conversation,” Peters expressed on NewsNation’s “The Hill” with host Chris Stirewald. “I’ve been through three long shutdowns, but […]
Demand increasing for Johnson to reconvene the House during shutdown dispute
House Republican leaders are feeling the heat to bring members back to Washington as the government shutdown drags on. Many Republicans are growing increasingly frustrated with their leadership over the prolonged recess, fearing that perceptions of inaction could benefit Democrats. This discontent has created challenges for House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) and his team, who […]
Greene states that Johnson ‘ought to really reconvene the House’
Greene Urges Action from House Speaker Amid Shutdown Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) is pressing House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to reconvene Congress after he canceled this week’s scheduled vote amidst the ongoing government shutdown. “I think he really should call the House back into session for a variety of reasons,” Greene expressed during an […]
Democrats urge Johnson to reconvene the House to fund troops.
House Democrats Push for Military Salary Bill Amid Shutdown Concerns Ten House Democrats are urging Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) to reconvene the chamber by next week. Their goal? To pass a salary bill for military personnel before ongoing government shutdowns start affecting payments. However, Louisiana Republicans have indicated that this isn’t likely to happen. Led […]
‘Immediately reconvene’: Scott urges Schumer to recall Senate amid Helene’s devastation
Sen. Rick Scott said in a statement today that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer should “immediately reconvene” the Senate to consider measures to approve FEMA funding in the wake of Hurricane Helen. said. “I know from past hurricane experience that FEMA and SBA damage assessments take time, but today I am reminding Majority Leader Chuck […]
Rick Scott calls for Senate to reconvene to consider Helene disaster aid
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) on Monday called on the Senate to “immediately reconvene” once the damage assessment is complete so that lawmakers can consider emergency relief measures for the damage caused by Hurricane Helen. “Floridians are resilient, but our response and recovery from this storm will require the full and immediate support of government at […]
NC lawmakers reconvene to address budget, vouchers before key elections
The North Carolina General Assembly begins its annual work session Wednesday with some spending leeway and a limited number of pressing issues to address ahead of key elections this fall and the retirement of longtime state leaders. In the wake of a landmark 2023 session that includes measures to expand Medicaid, limit abortion, expand gun […]