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Plastic is in blood, breast milk and vital organs – Congress wants to get it out
A January study caught the public’s attention when researchers found that the average one liter bottle of water contains 240,000 tiny pieces of plastic. However, that information barely scratches the surface of the plastic problem that goes to the cellular level, and Congress wants to do something about it. A recent hearing in the Senate… -
Senate Republicans praise McConnell for impact on federal judiciary
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, Ky., announced that he will step down from his position in November. McConnell has been the top Republican in the chamber since 2007 and is the longest serving Senate leader in history. The 82-year-old made clear he plans to finish his elected term which ends in January 2027. McConnell is… -
Here’s who could replace Mitch McConnell as Senate’s top Republican
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, Ky., announced he will step down from his position in November. McConnell has been the top Republican in the chamber since 2007, and he is the longest serving Senate leader in history. He said he’ll finish his elected term which ends in January 2027. So who could replace him? There are… -
American tech is still being found in Russian weapons used in Ukraine
Russia’s war against Ukraine is now two years in, leading to increased sanctions and export controls against both Moscow and Vladimir Putin’s allies. However, American technology is still making its way into Russian weapons. “The evidence points overwhelmingly to the fact that Russia relies on Western technology to power its military capabilities and United States… -
SCOTUS hears arguments in landmark case on Texas, Florida social media laws
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two cases that could change how social media companies moderate content that users post on their sites and whether they can block some users altogether. The cases from Florida and Texas both look into censorship and First Amendment rights. Florida and Texas passed what they described as anti-censorship laws… -
Biden weighs border executive order as immigration approval rating hits 28%
President Joe Biden is considering an executive order that would restrict immigrants’ ability to apply for asylum if they cross the border illegally. CNN reported that the administration is considering using Section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which was previously used under former President Donald Trump. According to the State Department, “INA 212(f)… -
Senators say WHO pandemic treaty could destroy innovation ecosystem
The World Health Organization is developing a pandemic treaty that it contends will help prevent pandemics and increase preparedness to save lives, reduce disease burden and protect livelihoods. The WHO said it’s doing this because the international community’s response to COVID-19 was a “catastrophic failure.” However, a bipartisan group of senators is telling the Biden… -
James Biden says Joe Biden didn’t know source of funds used to repay loan
President Joe Biden’s brother James spent hours testifying to the House Oversight and Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, Feb. 21. The closed door interview was part of the impeachment inquiry into the president. Republicans are trying to prove that Biden benefited from his family’s business dealings while he was vice president. “I have had a 50-year… -
Government shutdown just over a week away if Congress fails to act
A government shutdown could be just over a week away from Feb. 21. However, there isn’t much work being done to avoid a shutdown on Capitol Hill because neither chamber of Congress is in Washington. The Senate is out until Feb. 26 and the House is out until Feb. 28. There will be a partial… -
House votes to reauthorize bill making it easier to go after human traffickers
The House of Representatives passed the Trafficking Victims Protection Act in a landslide 414-11 vote. The bill was first signed into law in 2000, and with this reauthorization, the programs and funding associated with it will last until 2028. “This bill saves lives and it is a bipartisan cause,” Rep. Kathy Manning, D-N.C., said. “It is… -
Congress wants to give Americans $7 billion to help pay monthly internet bills
A program to help low-income Americans get internet access is running out of money. Now, Republicans and Democrats in Congress are actually working together to get more funding. Lawmakers introduced the Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act, which would provide $7 billion to help Americans who live below the poverty line pay their monthly internet bill. … -
George Santos sues Jimmy Kimmel for airing prank Cameo requests
Former Republican Congressman George Santos filed a lawsuit on Saturday, Feb. 17, against Jimmy Kimmel for allegedly creating 14 prank Cameo requests and playing some of them on his show. Santos, who was expelled from Congress in 2023 and charged with federal fraud, identity theft and campaign finance violations, is suing Kimmel in federal court… -
Jordan seeks interview and audio recordings from Biden ghostwriter
House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, is asking President Biden’s ghostwriter to appear for a transcribed interview and hand over any transcripts or recordings related to his work on Biden’s memoirs. Author Mark Zwonitzer was put in the spotlight when special counsel Robert Hur submitted his final report to Attorney General Garland on Biden’s handling of…
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