Congress Tension Increases as Lawmakers Get Closer to Confrontations Before Thanksgiving, Congress experienced two intense confrontations in a single day. This isn’t the first incident of aggression among lawmakers. School House Rock never covered the concept of Capitol Hill brawls, but it’s becoming a relevant topic. Just before Thanksgiving, Congress appeared to push boundaries as …
House Committee planning to expel George Santos from Congress Rep. George Santos is at risk of being expelled from the House of Representatives next week. The House Ethics Committee has released a report detailing damning revelations about Santos’ conduct, including prior lies about his background, and incidents during his time in Congress that have culminated …
A person looks on as SpaceX’s massive Super Heavy-Starship is unstacked from the booster, poised on the launchpad at Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, on November 16, 2023, ahead of its second test flight now scheduled for November 18. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorized SpaceX to execute its second launch of Starship after …
Members of Congress Urge NASA to Provide Full Funding for the Mars Sample Return Program Members of Congress are urging NASA to continue its work on the Mars Sample Return (MSR) program and to secure full funding for the effort in 2024. In a Nov. 21 letter to NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, six members of …
Hamas militant attacks on Israel on Oct. 7 have impacted the U.S. According to U.S. intelligence officials, these attacks have sharpened the focus on potential threats on American soil. The scenario is exacerbating the urgency of reauthorizing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) which expires on Dec. 31. This section allows the …
By Nicolás Misculin BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina’s Javier Milei promised in his first speech as president-elect that there would be “no room for half measures” to revive the country from its worst economic crisis in two decades. However, he may face challenges in achieving his goals unless he can forge political alliances. The radical …
Assemblymember Luz Rivas (D-North Hollywood) announced her congressional run, joining a competitive race to succeed Tony Cárdenas as the representative for California’s San Fernando Valley-based 29th District. Cárdenas told The Times he will not seek reelection in 2024, and will support Rivas as his successor in Washington. Rivas, 49, expressed frustration with the ongoing chaos …
Amid this Congressional session with only 21 bills turned into law by November, the 118th Congress, currently under Republican House control and Democrat Senate control, matches the slowest pace of law-making tied to the Congress in history between 1931 and 1932, during the time of the Great Depression, and a presidency of Hoover. Republican representative …
If the government undergoes a shutdown, there are several factors to consider. From Social Security checks and national parks to jobs and critical services, the United States could experience several disruptions during this challenging time. Check out our condensed breakdown below to understand the potential impact: The House recently approved a new extension of funding, …
Time is running out for the Biden administration to secure the reauthorization of the critical Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. A spy program that is said to be vital in the prevention of terrorism, thwarting cyberattacks, and capturing spies. Without reauthorization, the tool will expire at the end of December, requiring the …