A big debate is happening in the House of Representatives. It's about Stacey Plaskett, a delegate from the U. S. Virgin Islands. She was caught texting Jeffrey Epstein during a 2019 hearing. Epstein was a well-known financier with a dark past. Some Republicans are upset. They think Plaskett's actions were wrong. They want to officially scold her, or censure her, for...
Senators are pushing hard to get all the files related to Jeffrey Epstein. They don't want any half-truths or excuses. They want everything out in the open. This is because they don't trust the current administration to handle it properly. The case of Epstein has been a hot topic again. It was quiet for a while after his death in 2019. But things heated up when the ...
The Epstein files are finally on the brink of being released, but the journey has been anything but smooth. This battle has seen unusual alliances and unexpected twists. Two lawmakers, Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna, used a rarely used legislative tactic to push for the release. They managed to get the support of three other Republicans, defying both Trump and House Spe...
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 point of contention was Garcia's decision to step down from his seat. He...
A recent court decision has put a halt to Texas' new congressional map, which was designed by Republicans to strengthen their hold on the House of Representatives. The ruling, made by a panel of federal judges, including Judge Jeffrey Brown, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump, has ordered Texas to use the previous map from 2021 instead. The court foun...
The House of Representatives made a big move. They voted to make the Department of Justice (DOJ) share files about Jeffrey Epstein. This wasn't a small deal. It took months of pushing by Democrats and two representatives, Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna. Survivors of Epstein's actions were there in the House chamber. They cheered when the vote passed. Almost everyone in...
A group of women, including those who have accused former President Donald Trump of sexual misconduct, have joined forces with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse to push Congress for the release of all files related to the late financier. This collective effort aims to shed light on the alleged crimes and the justice system's perceived failures. The letter, addres...
Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Georgia representative, has been a vocal supporter of Donald Trump since her arrival in Congress in 2021. She even compared herself to Trump, noting their similar backgrounds in construction and straightforward communication styles. However, things have taken a turn. In a recent post on Truth Social, Trump announced he was withdrawing his s...
The government shutdown has been a big deal, and now it looks like it might be over soon. Two big agencies, Health and Human Services and the Department of Interior, have told their workers to get ready to go back to work. They sent emails saying to be ready to come back on Thursday if the government gets the money it needs. The House of Representatives was talking ...
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 with skepticism due to its lack of immediate action on expiring health...