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Trump warns Republican lawmakers after six go against him in House vote on Canada tariffs

Trump warns Republican lawmakers after six go against him in House vote on Canada tariffs

On Wednesday, a group of six Republicans in Congress aligned with 213 Democrats to effectively repeal former President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada. Even though House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) played down the former president’s anger about this decision, Trump appeared visibly upset on Truth Social, issuing threats against those Republicans he deemed erratic. Background […]

Hochul’s new partner aimed to allow non-citizens to vote in city elections.

Hochul's new partner aimed to allow non-citizens to vote in city elections.

Adrian Adams, who is running alongside New York Governor Kathy Hochul, previously voted in favor of allowing certain non-citizens to participate in New York City elections. This vote was part of a bill that aimed to permit legal permanent residents and those authorized to work to vote in local elections. However, the proposal was ultimately […]

Podcaster explains his decision to give Justin Herbert the top MVP vote

Podcaster explains his decision to give Justin Herbert the top MVP vote

The voters who ultimately influenced the NFL MVP award have emerged, and their decisions have stirred quite a reaction. Sam Monson, formerly of Pro Football Focus, explained on X his choice to vote solely for Justin Herbert after Matthew Stafford of the Rams narrowly beat the Patriots’ Drake Maye in a highly competitive MVP race. […]

Government shutdown reaches day four as Johnson schedules vote for Tuesday

Government shutdown reaches day four as Johnson schedules vote for Tuesday

Government Shutdown Enters Fourth Day The partial government shutdown is currently in its fourth day, yet House Republican leaders believe a resolution might be on the horizon. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) is planning to conduct a full chamber procedural vote regarding the Senate’s funding compromise on Tuesday afternoon, aiming for a potential final vote […]

Proposal to avoid government shutdown clears important House obstacle ahead of vital vote

Proposal to avoid government shutdown clears important House obstacle ahead of vital vote

A Senate compromise aimed at ending the partial government shutdown has made significant progress, clearing a critical step on Monday night and gearing up for a House vote on Tuesday. The House Rules Committee, which ultimately decides on most bills before the full chamber votes, moved forward with the Senate-White House agreement with minimal dissent […]

House GOP majority reduced to a single vote after Democrat Christian Menefee’s swearing-in

House GOP majority reduced to a single vote after Democrat Christian Menefee's swearing-in

Recent victories for Democrats in Texas have narrowed the Republican majority in the House to a precariously slim one-vote advantage. On Monday night, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) swore in new Representative Christian Menefee (D-Texas), resulting in a composition of 218 Republicans and 214 Democrats. This shift means that if a bill doesn’t gain support […]