CONGRESS

Aug 26 2025POLITICS

FEMA Workers Sound Alarm: Are We Headed for Another Katrina?

In a bold move, nearly three dozen FEMA employees have raised serious concerns about the Trump administration's handling of disaster response. They've sent a letter to Congress, warning that the lack of experience among top officials could lead to a repeat of the Hurricane Katrina disaster. These e

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Aug 18 2025POLITICS

Texas Democrats Call It Quits After Two-Week Standoff

In a surprising turn of events, Texas Democrats have decided to end their two-week-long walkout. This move was aimed at blocking Republicans from redrawing congressional districts. The walkout had brought state business to a standstill, including flood relief efforts. The Democrats' strategy was to

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Aug 13 2025POLITICS

California's Bold Move: Redrawing Maps to Shift Power

California's governor, Gavin Newsom, has declared that the state will create new congressional maps. He believes this will help Democrats gain control of the U. S. House of Representatives. This move is a direct response to Texas Republicans trying to redraw their own maps to favor their party. News

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Aug 08 2025POLITICS

Clintons in Hot Water Over Epstein Investigation

A congressional committee has issued subpoenas to former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as part of an investigation into the crimes of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The subpoenas demand their testimony and relevant documents. If they refuse to comply,

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Jul 18 2025POLITICS

Congressional Women Unite for a Cause Beyond Politics

In the heart of Washington, D. C. , a unique event brings together women from both sides of the political aisle. This isn't your typical political gathering. It's a softball game where partisan differences are set aside. The Congressional Women's Softball Game is more than just a sporty event. It's

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Jul 17 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Bills Take a Hit in Congress

In a surprising turn of events, several cryptocurrency regulation bills supported by former President Donald Trump faced a setback in the House of Representatives. The bills did not gain enough support to proceed to the next stage, with a vote tally of 196 in favor and 223 against. This outcome was

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Jul 11 2025POLITICS

Defense Contractor's CEO: Big Donor, Bigger Questions

Kevin Stein, the CEO of TransDigm Group Inc. , has been making headlines, but not for the reasons you might think. This Ohio-based company, which supplies parts for military and commercial aircraft, has been under the microscope for years. Back in 2019, an audit revealed that TransDigm had made mill

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Jul 11 2025HEALTH

Health Savings Accounts: A Step Towards Fair Healthcare

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are a rare win in the world of politics. They are supported by people from all sides and help people take control of their healthcare costs. The recent "Big Beautiful Bill" has made some improvements to HSAs, but there's still more to be done. In an ideal world, peopl

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Jul 03 2025CRIME

A Young Life Lost in DC Gunfire: What Went Wrong?

In the heart of Washington, DC, a senseless act of violence stole a promising life. Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, a 21-year-old intern for Rep. Ron Estes, was not the intended target, but he still paid the ultimate price. The shooting happened near the intersection of 7th and M Street, around 10:28 p. m. o

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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

US Senators Get Late Briefing on Iran Strikes, Democrats Fume Over Secrecy

Senators in the US are finally getting a classified briefing about the recent strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, but not without some drama. The White House had to push back the original schedule, which has Democrats pretty upset. They say the administration is keeping them in the dark, especially sin

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