Category: News
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Congress Skips Town with DHS- Still- Shut Down
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The gridlock on Capitol Hill is deepening after the Republican-controlled House rejected a bipartisan Senate plan to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security late last week.
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Polls Show Majority of Americans Disapprove of Military Action in Iran
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recent polls show on average, the majority of Americans disagree with the President’s handling of the Iran conflict. On Monday, the President also renewed his threats to target Iranian oil and energy sites.
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Bipartisan DIGNITY Act Gains Momentum as a Potential Immigration Compromise in Congress
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The bipartisan DIGNITY Act — introduced by Florida Republican María Salazar and Texas Democrat Veronica Escobar — is quickly building momentum, now backed by 60 national organizations and dozens of lawmakers, including Congressman Mike Kelly.
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Plaskett to hold Community Meetings Following Concerns on DHS Immigration Operations in USVI
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett (D- VIRGIN ISLANDS) will host community meetings this weekend following growing concerns of DHS immigration operations and arrests. She said these meetings are a chance to learn more about the community’s concerns and to share resources with locals about their rights.
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Plaskett Addresses Concerns on Recent Power Outages in St. John
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the extended power outage recently on St. John, Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett (D- VIRGIN ISLANDS) is looking at additional ways to prevent and address another large-scale outage.
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Congress Split Over Possible Ground Presence as 82nd Airborne Division Prepares to Deploy to Middle East
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The Trump administration is reportedly preparing for the possibility of boots on the ground in the Middle East, as a key Army unit prepares to deploy to the region.
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Frustrations over DHS Funding Climb as Senate Unable to Reach Agreement
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – It’s now been 40 days of the Department of Homeland Security shut down. TSA agents have worked without getting paid, travelers have dealt with hours long lines, FEMA’s Disaster Relief funds are running low and our cybersecurity agency (CISA) has furloughed hundreds of workers. On Capitol Hill, frustrations are growing among Republicans and Democrats to find a solution.
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Lawmakers Race to End DHS Shutdown as Latest Senate GOP Plan Loses Steam
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On Tuesday, Senate Republican leaders felt confident they found a path forward with a proposal that would fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, except for a small portion of immigration enforcement spending. But on Wednesday, that confidence faded.
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Members Considering Funding Proposal for DHS
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – After more than a month of the DHS shutdown, we’re hearing there could be some movement to fund parts of DHS. The proposal could also include provisions of the President’s sweeping election law.
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Trump Claims Iran has Agreed to “No Nuclear Weapons” as Gas Prices Surge and Conflict Shakes Global Oil Markets
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The conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States continues to shake global energy markets. That could change in response to President Trump announcing a five-day pause in attacks and also suggesting Tuesday that a deal with Iran could be within reach.