Tag: Washington D.C. Bureau
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Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Birthright Citizenship Case
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The case is centered around an order by President Trump to limit birthright citizenship. The fate of that order now lies in the hands of the Supreme Court justices.
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Trump Administration Appeals Judge’s Order on Halting White House Ballroom Construction
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – A federal judge ordered Trump’s ballroom construction to halt. According to court documents, the judge said Congress must approve any changes to the White House, but Trump says otherwise.
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Iranian-American Advocates Push Political Support for Resistance as Iran Instability Grows
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As the conflict surrounding Iran intensifies — and questions swirl about leadership, stability and the future of the regime — Iranian-American advocates are pushing a different strategy: political support from the outside, while supporting resistance from within.
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National Average of Gasoline $4 per Gallon, Prices Could Remain Elevated due to Iran Conflict
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – For the first time in years, the national average of gas is slightly over four dollars a gallon. Experts said its due to the conflict in Iran.
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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.