Politics

DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee where there is concern about drug trafficking at the border.

Mayorkas: US has operational control of border using alternative definition

Before the 2008 financial crisis, only $100,000 was FDIC-insured. That was raised to $250,000 in 2008, but is it time to raise the cap again?

The FDIC insures up to $250,000 in bank deposits. Is it time to increase that cap?

Following the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, NBER researchers say 186 banks would risk collapse if faced with a bank run.

186 banks are at risk of Silicon Valley Bank-like failure: Study

Top financial regulators faced tough questions and even fielded blame from senators over the collapses of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.

Congress wants to know who’s to blame for Silicon Valley Bank collapse

According to a Wall Street Journal-NORC poll published Monday, March 27, what many consider to be core values for Americans are changing.

WSJ poll finds Americans’ core values are changing: Media Miss

Newly released video shows details from the Nashville school shooting that killed 3 nine-year-old students, and three adults.

New details, video from Nashville school shooting released: March 28 rundown

The 118th Congress is approaching its 100 day mark. It hasn't made much progress on its two most important responsibilities: the debt ceiling and budget.

Biden, Republicans make little progress on debt ceiling as default nears

According to John Kerry, President Biden plans to issue executive orders and climate mandate in order to reduce emissions by 50% by 2030.

Biden to issue mandates, executive orders on climate: Media Miss

Tucker Carlson's final show was Friday, April 2, according to the network. The reason for his departure remains unclear.

Former Fox News producer adds allegations to suit against network

FEMA is on the ground in Mississippi after storms and tornadoes killed at least 25 people and injured dozens more.

Mississippi tornadoes kill dozens, state of emergency declared: March 27 rundown

Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., and Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., are both trying to end normal trade relations between the United States and China.

Congressional lawmakers want to end normal trade relations with China

Defense attorneys expressed concern that the prosecution learned details about the Proud Boys case through the informant.

Prosecutors say Proud Boys witness in conspiracy case was FBI informant

An Iranian suicide drone has killed an American contractor in northern Syria. The U.S. has retaliated against Iranian linked targets.

American killed in Syria drone attack, US retaliates: March 24 rundown

In early March, an associate dean and students interrupted a conservative federal judge's address at the law school.

Stanford Law to hold mandatory ‘free speech’ session after protest: Media Miss

TikTok CEO Shou Chew testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee where he tried to ease lawmakers' concerns about the platform.

TikTok CEO tells Congress he will prioritize teen safety, lawmakers doubt it

According to a report released Thursday, March 23, there were attempts to ban a record 2,571 books from schools and public libraries in 2022.

Record number of books subject to ban attempts in schools, libraries: Media Miss

Armed Russian jets have been flying over a U.S. military base almost every day in March 2023, according to a top general.

Russian jets are reportedly flying over a US military base in Syria

Lawmakers are meeting on March 23 to discuss how China and other countries are helping to funnel fentanyl across U.S. borders.

DEA, US lawmakers point to China’s role in fentanyl crisis

TikTok's CEO will testify before a House committee on March 23 defending his app amid growing calls from Congress to enact a nationwide ban.

TikTok CEO to testify, defend app security amid bans: March 23 rundown

The Supreme Court heard arguments for a trademark infringement case on a dog toy company and Jack Daniel's, leading to some funny moments.

Funny moments from Supreme Court hearing on dog poop and Jack Daniel’s

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said he plans to discuss a renegotiation of the Safe Third Country Agreement with Biden.

Biden to discuss asylum-seekers with Trudeau during Canada trip

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are taking further steps to boost rail safety and hold Norfolk Southern accountable for the derailment in Ohio.

More questions for Norfolk Southern, no Dollar Tree eggs: March 22 rundown

Following two bank collapses, the FDIC made all uninsured deposits available within days. A former FDIC chair says he would have done things differently.

Former FDIC chair: A ‘mistake’ to guarantee 100% of deposits at banks

Joe Biden signed the COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023, requiring the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to declassify information on the Wuhan lab.

Here’s what the US government will declassify about COVID-19’s origins