Says colleagues turning June into “check the box” month. On Thursday, Senator Mitch McConnell decried his majority party colleagues in the Senate for their role in creating difficulties…
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Hoover Dam Reservoir at Record Low
Extreme drought conditions exist in Southwest U.S. Lake Mead, the reservoir created by the Hoover Dam, has sunk to its lowest level ever, underscoring the gravity of the…
Read MoreSenator Rubio Warns Venezuela to Turn Back Iranian Ships
Warships are believed to be carrying weapons. Florida Senator Marco Rubio, citing a report than an Iranian warship is trying to deliver attack boats to Venezuela, said that…
Read MoreLabor Department Releases Unemployment Report
Sixth straight week of lower rate of new claims. The Department of Labor released its report on the current status of the workforce on Thursday finding for the…
Read MoreWildfire Emergency Declared in Arizona
More than 146,000 acres have already burned. Arizona Governor Doug Ducey issued declarations of emergency in response to wildfires raging in two Arizona counties. The emergency declarations will…
Read MoreInflation Rose to 5 Percent in May
Supply chain and hiring challenges contribute to higher prices. A report released Thursday by the Department of Labor revealed that consumer prices increased 5 percent for the year…
Read MoreSenate Passes China Trade Bill
Bipartisan bill seeks to tackle anti-competitive behavior from China. On Tuesday, the Senate passed a new round of legislation aimed at fighting what it views as anti-competitive trade…
Read MorePresident Concludes Infrastructure Conversations
Begins new negotiations with moderate senators. On Tuesday, President Biden ended his conversations with Congressional opposition about the need for a national infrastructure program. The president indicated that…
Read MoreNew Air Force One Delivery Delayed
Boeing also seeking increase in cost of the jets. Acting Assistant Air Force Secretary Darlene Costello told the House Armed Services Committee that the two new Air Force…
Read MoreIRS Seeks Authority to Regulate Cryptocurrencies
The agency is also asking Congress for additional resources. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, has asked Congress for new authority and resources in order to…
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