Dems urge Biden to extend controversial immigrant program, Trump says he’ll cut it
A controversial immigration program that has been in place for decades has become a hot topic of contention in recent days, as it is likely to be repealed or severely restricted by the incoming Trump administration, with Democrats calling on President Biden to We are calling for steps to be taken to maintain this program. […]
California Democrats urge feds to approve high-speed rail funding before DOGE nixes ‘boondoggle’
Several leading California Democrats are asking the U.S. Department of Transportation to approve a request for $536 million in federal funding to help advance the state's long-awaited high-speed rail network. This funding would come from funds already generally allocated to “federal-state partnerships.”[s] Intercity passenger rail subsidies were obtained through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act of 2021 […]
Johnson allies urge Trump to intervene as messy speaker battle threatens to delay 2024 certification
Allies of House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) have publicly signaled their support to House Republican leadership to avoid a messy and drawn-out battle that could delay the certification of his victory over President-elect Trump. I am asking you to reconfirm. “If there is some kind of long-running conflict and we cannot elect a speaker, then […]
Biden Officials Urge Israel to Make Nice with Syrian Rebel Leader; Netanyahu Skeptical
Biden-Harris administration officials have warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about his ties to terrorist and Syrian rebel leader Ahmad al-Shara, who until last week had a $10 million bounty on his head. They are reportedly requesting that it be developed. Prime Minister Netanyahu is reportedly unconvinced. era of israel reported: According to a Channel […]
Conservatives urge Ways and Means GOP to cut corporate rate, capital gains tax
Conservative groups led by a group formed by former Vice President Mike Pence sent a letter Monday to the top Republican on the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, calling for lower corporate tax rates and an elimination of the capital gains tax on inflation. Nearly 40 conservative leaders from think tanks and policy groups […]
Senators urge Biden to delay TikTok ban
Sens. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Rand Paul (R-Ky.) told President Biden on Thursday that if TikTok doesn't divest from its China-based parent company, it faces a ban. requested that a 90-day extension be granted. They emphasized that the current deadline is set for January 19, the day before the new administration takes office, and that […]
Musk, Ramaswamy And Republican Officials Urge House GOP To Kill Johnson’s Federal Funding Bill
(center left) U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) speaks to reporters. (Photo: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) / (R-top) Businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, co-chair of the newly announced Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). (Photo: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) / (R-Medium) Tesla CEO Elon Musk, newly announced co-chair of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). (Photo: Anna Moneymaker/Getty […]
GOP attorneys general offer support for Trump FBI pick Kash Patel, urge senators to do the same
Fox's first appearance: Dozens of Republican state attorneys general are backing Kash Patel, President-elect Trump's choice to lead the FBI in his next administration. In a letter to incoming Senate Republican Leader John Thune (R.S.D.), who currently serves as Senate Minority Leader, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D.Y.), 24 Republican Attorneys General Patel He […]
More than 75 Nobel laureates urge Senate to reject RFK Jr.
Seventy-seven Nobel laureates have signed a letter asking the Senate to oppose the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). The New York Times reported Monday. In a letter, 77 Nobel laureates in medicine, chemistry, physics and economics expressed concerns about Mr Kennedy's lack of “relevant experience” and […]
X’s Linda Yaccarino, Elon Musk back landmark Kids Online Safety Act, urge House passage
Elon Musk's X collaborates US Lawmakers Support Landmark Kids Online Safety Act CEO Linda Yaccarino said the move was to avoid infringing on free speech. Strong signals of support from Mr. Yaccarino and Mr. Musk could provide a major boost to bipartisan online safety legislation. The bill passed the Senate on a 91-3 vote last […]