He decried violence and disregard of court decisions. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts issued his 2024 year-end annual report on the state of the federal judiciary this…
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Senator Calls for FBI and DHS Officials to Testify on New Orleans Attack
He sent the request to the incoming chair of the Homeland Security Committee. Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri sent a letter to Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, as…
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Representatives Call for Transparency, Term Limits Over Health of Aging Elected Officials
Congressman Torres says, “Incapacitation… should be disclosed to the public.“ After Congresswoman Kay Granger of Texas missed voting in the House of Representatives for roughly six months, it…
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Senators Introduces Bill to Increase Tax Deductions on Charitable Donations
The Charitable Act receives bipartisan support. Senators James Lankford of Oklahoma and Chris Coons of Delaware recently introduced the Charitable Act which is receiving bipartisan support. The legislation…
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Congress Passes 11th-Hour Funding to Keep Government Running
The president signed the legislation on Saturday. The House of Representatives finally passed a continuing late Friday, which the Senate quickly approved in the early morning hours on…
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Group of Senators Launch Inquiry into IRS Commissioner Nominee
They request information from CEOs on potential pandemic program fraud. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon, who serves as chair of the Senate Finance Committee, and Senator Catherine Cortez…
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House Speaker Seeks Plan B for Spending Bill
Contested measures include Congressional pay increase and funding for the Global Engagement Center. House Speaker Mike Johnson is looking for alternate options for the 3-month continuing resolution to…
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Congressman Says Budget Negotiations are “Moving in the Right Direction”
The chair of the House Appropriations Committee said the amount of farmer aid is a hurdle. Representative Tom Cole of Oklahoma, the chair of the House Appropriations Committee,…
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PRESS Act Fails to Pass in the Senate
The measure required unanimous approval. Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas blocked the passage of the PRESS Act this week, legislation that would offer federal protections for journalists. If…
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Annual National Defense Bill Approved by the House
Speaker Johnson says, “The safety and security of the American people is our top priority.“ The House of Representatives voted along party lines this week to approve this…
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