Concerns increase that Iran’s Internet shutdown might become lasting to suppress opposition
According to a recent report, internet blackouts in Iran will last until late March, raising worries that the Iranian government may permanently restrict citizens’ online access as a form of control. Iran is currently in the tenth day of a nearly total internet shutdown, which officials argue is necessary to counter what they label “terrorists” […]
Democratic Rep Jason Crow Suggests Government Shutdown to Hold ICE Accountable
Rep. Jason Crow Advocates for Funding Battle to Regulate ICE Rep. Jason Crow, a Democrat from Colorado, expressed on Friday that Congress should explore using funding battles to limit the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). For over a month now, Democrats have been working to extend premium subsidies for Obamacare to address […]
Democrats turn shutdown setback into support for Obamacare while Republicans break away.
House Democrats are declaring a win despite not achieving much during a lengthy 43-day government shutdown in October. Recently, some members shared with Fox News Digital that the situation has shifted to their favor since several House Republicans have strayed from party lines, supporting the extension of the Obamacare tax credit at the heart of […]
Senate funding bill passes challenge as January 30 shutdown deadline approaches
Senate Advances Key Spending Legislation The Senate has taken significant steps toward finalizing a three-bill spending package, overcoming key procedural challenges on Thursday, with voting to follow later in the day. Just months after experiencing the longest government shutdown in history, lawmakers are scrambling to prevent another partial shutdown, facing a deadline of January 30. […]
Internet shutdown in Iran allows for supposed coerced confession broadcasts during protests
Reports indicate that Iran has broadcast at least 97 “forced confessions” from detained protesters on state television over the past two weeks, amid the longest internet blackout the country has ever experienced. Human rights organizations are monitoring these developments closely. The videos, featuring handcuffed individuals whose faces are blurred, show them expressing regret for their […]
Senate advances funding package, but DHS conflict casts uncertainty on shutdown prospects
The Senate has made initial moves to prevent a government shutdown, yet the deadline for maintaining government operations is approaching rapidly, indicating there’s still a way to go. On Monday night, lawmakers passed the first procedural step for a $174 billion three-bill package, putting a vote to send part of the funding plan, often referred […]
December CPI inflation affected by absence of data due to government shutdown
Discussion on Small Business Challenges Amid Economic Pressures A panel discussion on “The Big Money Show” will delve into whether small businesses are feeling the pinch from inflation, increasing borrowing costs, and corporate dominance, especially as Wall Street profits rise while Main Street faces record-high bankruptcies. The Department of Labor is set to release the […]
Notebook of a Reporter: Democrats discuss cuts to ICE funding as the January 30 shutdown deadline approaches
Congressional Spending and ICE: A Tenuous Connection Recent events highlight a connection between Congressional spending, the Minnesota ICE shooting, and military operations concerning Venezuela. Many consider the “power of the purse” one of Congress’ most esteemed prerogatives. This has prompted a call from some progressive Democrats to either defund ICE in upcoming government funding negotiations […]
Iran experiences internet shutdown during protests as Khamenei threatens action against dissent.
Iran’s Ongoing Protests Spark Internet Blackout Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has made it clear that security forces are prepared to crack down on demonstrators, who have been marching through the streets. This comes as protests continue to intensify in the country. An overnight internet blackout affected much of Iran as anti-regime protests escalated. […]
Progressives Advocate for Government Shutdown to Halt ICE Funding Following Minneapolis Shooting
Progressive Democrats are considering leveraging the end of January’s government funding deadline to impose restrictions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This comes in light of a woman who was fatally shot after hitting an ICE officer with her vehicle in Minneapolis, which has heightened tensions within the party. The incident, which occurred on January […]