The U. S. Senate just took a big step toward confirming a new leader for the Department of Homeland Security. On Sunday, lawmakers voted 54 to 37 to end debate on the appointment, which means a final decision could happen as early as Monday. If approved, the nominee—Republican Senator Markwayne Mull
A recent vote in the House has sparked controversy. A bill that could land doctors in jail for providing gender-affirming care to minors has passed. This bill, called the \'Protect Children’s Innocence Act\', was introduced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. It seeks to make such care a serious crime.
Idaho's congressional representatives, Russ Fulcher, Mike Simpson, Jim Risch, and Mike Crapo, recently found themselves on the winning side of a vote to release documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. This might come as a surprise to those who remember their initial resistance to the idea. Just two mo
In a surprising turn of events, the House of Representatives recently took action against Illinois Congressman Chuy Garcia. The issue at hand? A controversial plan for his congressional seat. The vote was close, with 236 in favor and 186 against, showing a clear divide among lawmakers. The main poi
The recent deal to end the longest government shutdown in U. S. history has sparked a wave of criticism from many House Democrats, particularly those representing Orange County. The bipartisan agreement, which aims to restart federal services and provide backpay to furloughed workers, has been met w
Alaska's senators and representative are sticking with a plan to keep details about Jeffrey Epstein's crimes hidden. They haven't given any reasons why. Many women who were hurt by Epstein have gone to Washington to ask for the files to be made public. But Congress, pushed by Donald Trump, is keepin
The House of Representatives recently passed a resolution to honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The vote was not unanimous, with a notable number of Democrats opposing it. This division reflects the growing political tensions in the country following Kirk's assassination. The resolution, whi
The U. S. Congress is rushing toward a government shutdown after the House of Representatives, led by Republicans, failed to pass a funding plan backed by President-elect Donald Trump. The plan was opposed by almost all Democrats, who were frustrated and angry after Trump rejected an earlier biparti
