In the heart of Washington, power dynamics are constantly evolving. Jim Himes, a representative from Connecticut, has found himself at the center of these changes. As a key member of the House Intelligence Committee, he has witnessed firsthand the shifting sands of politics and the challenges of ser
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has rolled out a new rule. It says lawmakers must now give a week's notice before visiting ICE detention centers. This move comes after a court stopped a similar rule last year. Some Democrats were recently turned away from an ICE facility in Minneapolis. T
A big debate is happening in Congress about what to do after an ICE officer shot and killed Renee Good in Minnesota. Good was driving her SUV after dropping off her 6-year-old at school when the incident happened. People are divided on what really went down. Some, like House Democratic leader Hakee
Congress is stepping up to protect science funding. Last year, President Trump wanted to cut science funding by 22%, the biggest cut since World War II. But Congress is not letting that happen. They are working together to reverse these cuts. The Senate Appropriations Committee has released a plan.
A Florida congressman, Byron Donalds, recently made a significant investment in Bitcoin, joining a growing list of lawmakers who have been dabbling in cryptocurrency. This move has raised eyebrows, especially since Donalds is a key player in financial committees that oversee digital assets. Donalds
Lawmakers are stepping up to challenge the president's decisions. On Thursday, Republicans in the House planned to override two vetoes from the president's second term. These vetoes were on bills that seemed like no-brainers. One bill was about a pipeline to bring clean water to parts of Colorado. T
The Senate made a bold move to limit the president's power to act in Venezuela. This step, though mostly symbolic, shows that some senators are worried about the president's aggressive approach. The president, however, wasn't happy with this decision. He criticized the five Republican senators who s
Congress is kicking off 2026 with a packed agenda. Lawmakers are tackling healthcare subsidies, U. S. involvement in Venezuela, and government funding—all under tight deadlines. Healthcare subsidies are a big issue. A group of lawmakers wants to extend enhanced health insurance subsidies that expir
Florida is making a big move in politics. Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state will start redrawing its congressional districts in April. This could give the Republican Party up to five more seats in Congress. Why is this a big deal? Well, the party in power usually loses seats in midterm
George Conway, a well-known lawyer and former Trump critic, has decided to run for Congress. He is aiming for the seat being left by Jerry Nadler in New York City. This move comes after many years of Conway speaking out against Trump and his policies. Conway's campaign video starts with scenes from
