Tag: Washington D.C. Bureau
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Rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner to take place Friday after Initial Dinner Canceled due to Shooting Incident
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner will take place Friday. This do-over event comes after a shooting incident at the first dinner where officials said a man tried to assassinate the President.
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House Passes Congressional Stock Trading Ban with Voter ID, Bill Faces Uncertain Senate Future
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The U.S. House narrowly passed a bill Wednesday that would bar members, their spouses and dependent children from buying new stocks in publicly traded companies while they serve in Congress. However, a controversial voter ID proposal — which was added to the bill to appease conservative hardliners — will likely complicate its chances at becoming…
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Trump Touts Data Center “Ratepayer Protection Pledge”, Democratic Governors also Pursing Similar Plans
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, the President met with Republican governors, developers and power providers who are signing onto his so-called “Ratepayer Protection Pledge.” It’s his plan to help grow data centers across the country while trying to keep the extra energy costs from becoming a burden on local communities.
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House Votes to Limit Trump’s War Powers, Similar Effort Fails in Senate
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Four Republicans joined Democrats in the 214-208 vote to advance the largely symbolic measure seeking to limit the president’s military powers without congressional approval.
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Wildfire Smoke Sparks U.S.-Canada Trade Tensions
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Last week, more than 100 million Americans were under air quality alerts as wildfire smoke from Canada blanketed parts of the U.S. Roughly 200 wildfires — that are still burning in Ontario — sent thick clouds of smoke over several states and cities, especially in the Great Lakes region.
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Tensions Escalate in Senate Hearing over Pentagon’s Additional Funding Request for Iran War, Weapons Replenishment
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Top military officials said the war with Iran has so-far cost about $37.5 billion dollars. They asked Senators this week for $87-billion more to help with their war efforts and to pay for new weapons and personnel. “We cannot afford inaction,” said Sec. Pete Hegseth, Department of Defense Secretary. “If we don’t make critical investments right now in tech, in…
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House Clears Procedural Hurdle for $1.1 Trillion Defense Bill and Other GOP Priorities
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The annual Pentagon policy bill, known as the National Defense Authorization Act, is considered must-pass legislation. Republicans are trying to get that — and other party priorities — passed before the five-week August recess at the end of the week.
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House to Vote on Stock Trading Bill for Members, Democrats say Legislation Falls Short of Addressing Concerns
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional members are slated to vote on a bill that would restrict members of Congress on trading stocks but ethics groups argue the bill has too many exceptions. There’s no single law that prohibits members of Congress from trading stock but it’s become a hot topic on Capitol Hill following increased scrutiny for members on both sides of the aisle. There are several proposals…
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House Republicans Race to Advance $95 Billion Budget Blueprint Before August Recess
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The blueprint, or budget framework, combines national security, agricultural priorities and election integrity. The House Budget Committee approved the measure along party lines last week. It was the first major hurdle for the framework as House Republicans race toward the next step: a House floor vote.
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House to Vote on Annual Defense Policy Bill, Democrats Grow More Frustrated over War with Iran
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The US war against Iran could be expanding as the Houthis, an Iranian-backed group in Yemen, said they would impose a blockade on Saudi ships in the Strait of Hormuz. It could put additional pressure on energy prices globally. This follows the deaths of at least three American servicemembers in a wave of new attacks.