Humanitarian needs and war-fighting needs at high levels. In a “Dear Colleague” letter, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer informed members of congress that…
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Congress Considering Russian Oil Import Ban
Speaker Pelosi said the move would isolate Russia from global economy. Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi said that the chamber is “exploring” legislation that would…
Read MorePRAYER ALERT: President Biden Speaks on Actions in Ukraine
President meets with National Security Council, G7, and speaks to the nation regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Watch the live broadcast from the White House beginning at…
Read MoreHouse Speaker Responds to Russian Invasion
Supports current sanctions and is open to increase. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi responded to recent developments in Ukraine at her weekly press briefing on Wednesday. She expressed approval…
Read MoreHouse Speaker Lands in Israel with Congressional Delegation
Reiterates U.S. commitment to Israel. A congressional delegation of about a dozen U.S. legislators landed in Israel on Wednesday, with Speaker Nancy Pelosi heading the group. She will…
Read MoreHouse to Vote on Stopgap Funding
Appropriators are still writing spending bills. The House of Representatives is scheduled to take up a three-week stopgap funding extension on Tuesday that would buy more time—until March…
Read MoreSpeaker Expresses Concern for Safety of Olympic Athletes
Advises that they not be critical of the Chinese government. On Friday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi again cautioned America’s Olympic athletes to not protest the Chinese Communist government while…
Read MoreSenate Schedules Thursday Ukraine Briefing
Potential Russian invasion requires expert input. As Moscow congregates an estimated 120,000 troops near the border between Russia and Ukraine, leaders of the House and Senate requested meetings…
Read MoreSpeaker Pelosi Lays Out New House Agenda
Congress faces funding deadline of February 18. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the House would shift its focus to passing a government funding bill and legislation aimed at…
Read MoreFormer Senator Harry Reid Dead at 82
He served in government 48 years. Harry Reid, a longtime U.S. Senator from Nevada, passed away Tuesday at age 82. Reid had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in…
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