A new Monmouth University poll found that a plurality of Americans, 43%,  would blame congressional Republicans if there’s a government shutdown. Additionally the poll found that 27% would blame President Biden while 21% would blame congressional Democrats.  Respondents said they want Congress members to compromise in order to avoid a shutdown rather than stick to…

Congress is once again approaching a possible federal government shutdown. Like several before, this shutdown originates from unresolved disagreements between Democrats and Republicans on federal spending and budget priorities. Pundits have speculated about the political future of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) in the wake of this uncertainty. In this 29-minute episode of America Speaks, political analyst…

Both chambers of Congress are making moves as a possible government shutdown is just days away.  And we take a closer look at the potential impact offshore wind turbines are having on marine life. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. House, Senate vote on bills to avoid government…

California lawmakers recently passed Gov. Gavin Newsom’s resolution to amend the U.S. Constitution via a constitutional convention. The proposed 28th Amendment, if passed, would tighten gun restrictions across the country. In a campaign video, Newsom, D-Calif., said the proposed amendment would raise the minimum age to purchase a firearm from 18 to 21, mandate universal…

Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega is persecuting members of his own religion. Ortega is Catholic, however it is the official position of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom that Nicaragua’s government “has taken harsher measures against Catholic-affiliated organizations such as shutting down charities and expelling their workers, stripping universities of funding and legal status, shutting down…

Congress must agree on a funding plan by Sept. 30 or the nation’s government will shut down. Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is responsible for overseeing these discussions, but he is encountering difficulties in managing far-right representatives such as Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and Lauren Boebert (R-CO). Straight Arrow News contributor Rashad Richey contends…

Efforts to approve military and government funding are at a standstill in Congress. The House failed to approve the rules for debate on a bill to fund the military twice — lawmakers didn’t even get to the final vote.  A small group of the chamber’s most conservative Republicans banned together to stop the bill from…

A rising debate within the Republican ranks revolves around spending, as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy attempts to align his party’s different factions to prevent a government shutdown. Navigating this challenge is no easy task, thanks to the numerous special interests competing for a portion of the federal budget. Straight Arrow News contributor Star Parker sheds…

The Biden administration is sending its 47th installment of support to Ukraine since Aug. 2021. The announcement on Thursday, Sept. 22, detailed what resources the Department of Defense will be sending, totaling $325 million. According to a release from the White House, this package includes resources to help Ukrainian forces defend against “brutal aerial assaults…

The White House is set to announce a new office dedicated to gun violence prevention. And could there be a Hollywood ending? Talks continue between writers and studios as the strike approaches five months. Hear about these stories and more in The Morning Rundown for Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Biden to announce creation of Office of…