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Capitol Hill staffers ask Congress for 32-hour work week
Members of the Congressional Progressive Staff Association are asking their bosses for a 32-hour work week. They contend it would increase retention on Capitol Hill and set an example for work load at a national level. In a letter to all members of Congress, the staffers said they work rigorous, long hours which routinely leads… -
Marco Rubio explains how he’d end war in Ukraine as secretary of state
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., explained how he would work to end the war in Ukraine as secretary of state during his confirmation hearing Wednesday, Jan. 15. Rubio said it should be the official position of the United States that the war needs to end, which he contends differs from the Biden administration. “My differences with… -
Democrats want Biden to pardon felons in jail due to laws he supported
House Democrats are calling on President Joe Biden to grant more pardons and commutations before his administration ends Monday, Jan. 20. The lawmakers said the president should focus on nonviolent drug offenders, women who committed crimes against abusers and those with sentencing disparities for similar crimes, like powder and crack cocaine offenses. “Every single pardon,… -
Hegseth questioned on infidelity, women in combat, and alcohol in confirmation
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee Tuesday, Jan. 14, where he was grilled about his past behavior and qualifications. Hegseth acknowledged past mistakes, which include alleged infidelity and excessive drinking. “I’m not a perfect person, as has been acknowledged, saved by the grace of God,… -
Republicans may place conditions on California wildfire aid
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Republicans may place conditions on aid for California wildfire victims to counter what he called bad governance that may have made the disaster worse. State and local officials are being criticized for their response to the fires that have burned more than 40,000 acres and killed at least 24… -
Laken Riley Act advances in Senate as chamber debates immigration law
The Senate will consider amendments to the Laken Riley Act Monday, Jan. 13, a bill Republicans hope will be a first step in overhauling United States immigration law. The bill would require immigrants to be held in detention if they are arrested or convicted of a burglary, theft or shoplifting offense. Even if the criminal… -
Trump’s cabinet picks, including Hegseth, have Senate hearings this week
President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees begin their confirmation hearings before the Senate on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Thirteen nominees will appear before 11 committees as the chamber fulfills its advice and consent role. Here is a look at the most closely watched. Tuesday Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth will appear before the Senate Armed Services Committee.… -
Republicans introduce bill authorizing Trump to buy Panama Canal
A group of House Republicans introduced a bill to authorize the purchase of the Panama Canal. Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., and more than a dozen of his colleagues brought it forward after President-elect Donald Trump expressed interest in bringing the canal back under American ownership for national security and economic reasons. Johnson said Trump is… -
Supreme Court justices express concern about ‘secret evidence’ in TikTok case
Two Supreme Court justices expressed concern about redacted evidence the government presented in the TikTok case, which attorneys for the app were not able to review. According to an attorney representing TikTok users, the evidence is classified and a lower court agreed to make its decision solely based on the public record. “I’m concerned about… -
Supreme Court casts serious doubt on TikTok’s free speech arguments
Supreme Court justices cast serious doubt on TikTok’s free speech arguments in a case that will decide the future of an app that is used by 170 million Americans. TikTok is fighting a law passed by Congress last year that requires its parent company to sell the app or be prohibited from operating in the… -
Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act reintroduced in House of Representatives
One Democrat and 120 Republicans introduced the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, Jan. 8. The bill would allow anyone with a state-issued concealed carry license to conceal a handgun in any other state, and it would also allow residents in constitutional carry states to possess a firearm in other… -
What were Trump and Obama talking about at Jimmy Carter’s funeral?
Cameras appeared to show President-elect Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama having a heart-to-heart at the late President Jimmy Carter’s funeral, with moments that went back and forth between solemnity and laughter. Those who saw the exchange noticed and wanted to know what they were talking about. “Trump and Obama convo needs a hot… -
Congress members stock portfolios more than doubled in value in 2024
Five members of Congress more than doubled the value of their stock portfolios in 2024, in some cases they beat the market by 4-6 times. The increase will raise further questions about members trading stocks while being privy to information the public is not. Overall, Democrats saw their portfolios increase 31%, while Republicans increased by…