Focuses on preventing death and illness. President Biden’s administration sent its first drug control strategy to Congress for review last week. Though there have been many federal drug…
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U.S. Supreme Court Denies Federal Benefits to Puerto Rico
Thursday’s decision rests on definitions of state vs. territory. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled last week that the United States is not legally obligated to include Puerto Rico…
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Former Senator Orrin Hatch Dies at age 88
He served as a senator from Utah for 42 years. Orrin Hatch, the longest-serving U.S. Senator in Utah history, passed away Saturday at age 88, in Salt Lake…
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Congressional Group Seeks to Keep Title 42 in Place
President Biden is determined to end it. A bipartisan group from the House and Senate has endorsed legislation to keep Title 42 in place, at least until a…
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Puerto Rico Discovers Cyberattack on Toll System
Unsure when the system will be back online. This week, the Puerto Rican Senate reported that their toll collection system has become the most recent target of a…
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Meatpacking CEOs Agree to Testify in Congress
Will discuss rising meat prices with Agriculture Committee. The CEOs of Cargill, Tyson, JBS, and National Beef Packing have agreed to testify before the House Agriculture Committee. The…
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Congress Expresses Concern over Indo-Pacific
Several federal legislators visit Taiwan. The invasion of Ukraine by Russia, and the general acceptance of it by China, has prompted concern among many in Congress about the…
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U.S. Representative Fred Upton Announces Retirement
35-year career leaves impression on the House. In a speech on the House floor this week, U.S. Representative Fred Upton of Michigan announced his retirement from Congress after…
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President Biden Submits the 2023 Fiscal Year Proposal
Budget reveals the president’s priorities and leadership goals. President Biden submitted his proposed budget for the 2023 fiscal year to Congress on Monday. The $5.8 trillion plan will…
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U.S. Capitol Reopening to Public
The legislative building has been closed for over two years due to COVID. Beginning Monday, March 28, the U.S. Capitol will reopen to the public with limited tours. Visitors…
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