Category: News
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One year later, Republicans tout Trump’s tax law while Democrats criticize Medicaid, SNAP cuts
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One year after Republicans pushed President Trump’s “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” through Congress, GOP leaders are celebrating what they now call the “Working Families Tax Cuts Act.”
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US sent Specialized Rescue, Relief Teams to Venezuela Following Devastating Earthquakes
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WASHINGTON,D.C. – It’s been a week since earthquakes devastated communities in Venezuela. The death toll is more than19-hundred people and the State Department confirmed at least four Americans have died due to the earthquakes. At least a dozen Americans are still unaccounted for.
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Supreme Court upholds state bans on transgender athletes in female school sports
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In the 6-3 decision, the court’s conservative majority argued bans in Idaho and West Virginia do not violate the U.S. Constitution or federal protections under Title IX, the law that prohibits sex discrimination in education.
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Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Supreme Court rejects the President’s attempt to end birthright citizenship. The President issued an executive order aimed to prevent children born to undocumented immigrants and temporary foreign residents from automatically becoming Americans. It is a 6 to 3 decision.
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Trump-Backed American State Fair in DC gets Mixed Reviews from Visitors
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The President’s Great American State Fair, an event that honors the 250th anniversary on the national mall features state booths, food and even a rodeo. The event is getting mixed reviews from visitors.
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Handful of Senate Republicans break ranks over War before reversing course, Dems skeptical of Iran agreement
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Attitudes over the conflict are souring among some Republicans, which was made clear by a rare Senate rebuke of the president’s war strategy on Tuesday. However, the Senate reversed course on that rebuke Wednesday night.
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Trump Pumps Breaks on Bipartisan Housing Bill, Demands Action on Voter I.D.
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President Donald Trump was expected to join Republican leaders for a major signing ceremony on a sweeping housing package. The bipartisan “21st Century Road to Housing Act” cleared both chambers of Congress with overwhelming support and is being hailed as the most significant housing affordability proposal in decades.
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Congress Unveils Time Capsule which will be Sealed until 2276
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In part of the country’s 250th anniversary celebrations, Congress is looking ahead to the next 250 years. On Wednesday, Congressional members unveiled a time capsule they’ll keep at the Capitol to be only opened until 2276. We asked a few members what they would put inside the capsule.
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Trump’s DNI Nomination Pause Complicates FISA Renewal, Raises Questions About Intelligence Leadership
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A surprise move from President Donald Trump last week is having major ripple effects and raising new questions about the future of U.S. intelligence leadership.
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Democrats Face Crowded Primaries in NYC Congressional Districts
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WASHINGTON, D.C.. – There are a handful of high-stakes primaries in New York’s congressional races. Democrats face crowded primary races in districts 10, 12 and 13 that cover New York City. It’s the new Mayor’s political influence that’s being tested today in some of these races.