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Veterans camp outside Capitol to support Afghan Adjustment Act
Veterans, volunteers and advocates are camping outside the U.S. Capitol building and say they will not leave until Congress passes the Afghan Adjustment Act. It is a bipartisan bill that will allow Afghans who supported the U.S. military during the 20 year war, to stay in the United States. Lawmakers and veterans alike fear the… -
Biden responds to immigration numbers, COVID-19 pandemic fraudsters indicted
The biggest stories from Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, Sept. 20 include reaction to the latest immigration numbers, indictments in a $250 million COVID-19 fraud scheme, and two bills being considered to change presidential elections. Watch the video above for more details on each story. Biden responds to new immigration record President Biden responded to newly… -
Why some lawmakers favor ranked-choice voting
Ranked-choice voting has been around for centuries, but in the last two decades, Americans have adopted the system in several cities, counties, and states. The process has received praise from Democrats and criticism from some Republicans this midterm cycle. “We believe ranked-choice voting improves elections for everyone,” said Deb Otis, Director of Research at Fair… -
Bacon-Vargas tops House races to watch this November
This November, all 435 seats in the House of Representatives will be on the ballot. The party that takes the majority will control which bills get a vote on the House floor and which party controls the committees; and with that comes the power to investigate and issue subpoenas. With so many races to follow… -
Abbott-O’Rourke among top governor’s races to watch this November
In addition to the congressional midterms, there are 36 governor’s races being decided Tuesday Nov. 8. Voters will choose their next state executive, ultimately giving the winner a big say in key issues including education, abortion rights and public safety. Here are the biggest governor’s races to watch. 1. Arizona Candidates: Secretary of State Katie… -
Walker-Warnock tops list of Senate races to watch in 2022 midterms
Democrats and Republicans are encouraging their constituents to vote by saying abortion rights, gun rights, student loan relief, healthcare and public safety are all on the ballot this November. But at the end of the day, it’s all about the majority. So, as voters prepare to choose which party will control Congress, here are five… -
Graham introduces bill to ban abortions after 15 weeks
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-SC, is introducing a bill that if passed, would prohibit doctors around the country from performing an abortion after 15 weeks. There are exceptions for cases of rape, incest or risks to the life and physical health of the mother. The Protecting Pain-Capable Unborn Children from Late-Term Abortions Act is very similar to… -
Whistleblower Zatko to Senate: Twitter misleads public, has security issues
A former Twitter executive turned whistleblower appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee and said that the company is misleading the public, lawmakers, regulators and even its own board of directors. Peiter “Mudge” Zatko, Twitter’s former head of security, also said the social media company is more than a decade behind industry security standards putting users’… -
Twitter whistleblower set to testify on Capitol Hill Tuesday
Twitter whistleblower Peiter Zatko is scheduled to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. He is Twitter’s former head of security who alleged the company has extraordinary security flaws from the inside out and has tried to hide them. Zatko gave Congress and federal regulators a whistleblower disclosure document that was shared with CNN… -
FBI’s Brian Auten under scrutiny for role in Trump, Biden investigations
The FBI played a major role in high-profile investigations during the last two presidencies. Analyst Brian Auten has been at the center of them all. He played part in the Trump-Russia probe, Hunter Biden laptop investigation, and is now reportedly involved in the investigation of classified documents stored at President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate. Chuck… -
DHS changes immigration rules for green card seekers
The Department of Homeland Security is making a rule change that will make it easier for migrants who receive financial assistance from the government to obtain green cards. The department explained in a press release that the rule change better aligns with guidance that had been in place from 1999 until 2019 when it was… -
Poll: MAGA Republicans a threat, Biden rhetoric too divisive
New polling reveals Americans are concerned about the Republican MAGA movement but also feel President Biden’s rhetoric on the subject is divisive and incites conflict. President Biden has been hitting the campaign trail over the last week and has focused his message on MAGA Republicans, with more trips planned in the near future. “Trump and… -
Congress considering continuing resolution to avoid government shutdown
Less than a month remains in the federal government’s fiscal year, which ends Sept. 30. Now that Congress is back in session, members need to act quickly to pass a continuing resolution and avoid a government shutdown. “But with one month until the end of the fiscal year, it’s clear that Congress will first need…
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