Major government union demands clear continuing resolution to resolve shutdown
The largest union for federal workers is urging an end to the ongoing government shutdown as it reaches day 27. In a statement released on Monday, Everett Kelly, the National President of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), insisted that “the time has come” for Congress to pass a clean continuing resolution to reopen […]
Government shutdown reaches fourth week without a definite resolution in sight
Government Shutdown Enters Fourth Week with No Resolution in Sight So, here’s the deal: the government shutdown is now in its fourth week, and it seems nobody really knows when it’s going to end. It’s ironic, right? Socrates famously said, “I know that I know nothing”—and maybe that sentiment fits pretty well here. Rep. Andy […]
Mark Rutte supports Trump’s method for a swift resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte spoke with Fox News on Wednesday regarding his recent meeting with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. He expressed confidence that the Trump administration is taking the correct steps to resolve the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, despite the recent cancellation of a meeting between Trump and Putin. The discussions […]
Government experiences the longest complete shutdown in US history with no resolution in view
The federal government is enduring the longest shutdown ever recorded, with no resolution in sight from Congress. If no agreements are reached by the end of the fiscal year on September 30th, a full shutdown will take place, as neither the House nor the Senate has passed the necessary 12 individual spending bills. So far, […]
School district trustee discusses the adoption of Title IX resolution
California High School District Passes Controversial Resolution on Trans Athletes in Girls’ Sports The Kern High School District, the largest in California, has recently passed a resolution opposing state law and aiming to protect girls’ sports from transgender athletes. This decision comes on the heels of a notable incident related to a women’s volleyball match […]
Senators recognize the two-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack with a resolution against Hamas
Republican Senators Mark Two-Year Anniversary of Hamas Attacks Washington – On October 7, 2023, numerous Republican senators observed the second anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israel by passing a resolution that condemned terrorist groups responsible for what they described as mass genocide. The resolution not only denounces Hamas but also reaffirms the Senate’s support […]
Senate Democrats Bring About Government Shutdown with No Resolution in View
The Democrats find themselves in a tight spot, and it remains uncertain if they can navigate through it, or how long it will last. On Tuesday, 44 Democrats voted against House spending plans just hours before a crucial fundraising deadline, putting the federal government on track for a shutdown, the first since 2013. While this […]
Johnson responds to Jeffries: ‘This continuing resolution is not partisan’
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) stated on Sunday that the Republican government’s funding bill is not partisan, especially with a closure deadline approaching this Wednesday. During an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Johnson addressed a proposal made by Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), who criticized it as “a reckless partisan bill that continues to gut American […]
A new Congress brings yet another expensive continuing resolution
The upcoming September 30th deadline looms for Congress as it scrambles to fund the government for the 2026 fiscal year, with both Republicans and Democrats feeling the pressure. Continuing resolutions have become almost a routine measure. There was, perhaps somewhat surprisingly, an attempt from the White House to stretch funding into January. Yet, the House […]
Republicans claim Democrats are engaging in politics regarding the divided vote on the Kirk resolution.
Political Tensions in House Over Charlie Kirk Resolution Republican lawmakers are expressing frustration with Democrats for what they see as political maneuvering regarding a resolution that honors Charlie Kirk’s “life and legacy.” This resolution, which passed the House last week, was supported by both parties but brought significant division among Democrats. On a Friday vote, […]