The Latest Breaking News from Jason Smith

House budget blueprint ready for close-up amid GOP 'angst' - Roll Call

Lawmakers made clear that the resolution will likely undergo rewrites at the Budget Committee as Republicans continue to seek consensus.

Roll Call · Feb 12, 2025

Republican Congressman Waves Off Farmer's Viral Plea to Fix Agriculture Funding Freeze: 'This Administration Promised They Would Be Disruptive'

Missouri farmer Skylar Holden faces financial ruin after a USDA funding freeze, with Rep. Jason Smith defending the disruption as part of the Trump administration's promised reforms.

Latin Times · Feb 11, 2025

House GOP preps all-in-one budget blueprint for committee vote - Roll Call

House Republicans are plowing ahead with a budget resolution markup on Thursday before the chamber’s scheduled one-week recess begins.

Roll Call · Feb 11, 2025

Tax-exempt crackdown measure passes despite Democrat defections - Roll Call

Democratic support evaporated for a bill to give the IRS greater authority to revoke tax-exempt status of nonprofits supporting terrorist organizations.

Roll Call · Nov 21, 2024

‘Evil’ man who murdered and dismembered 74-year-old landlady jailed for life

Scott Paterson, 45, suffocated Annette Smith at their shared home in Bedfordshire in November 2023.

Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2024

Killer who dismembered landlady and sent Moonpig Christmas cards to cover tracks jailed

Paterson smothered Annette Smith with a pillow and continued to talk to her ‘like normal’ before he dismembered her with a saw and a kitchen knife, a court heard

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2024

James Comer and Jim Jordan Demand IRS Halt Disciplinary Measures Against Hunter Biden Whistleblowers

The lawmakers said two officials revealed the "politization and misconduct in the federal criminal investigation of Hunter Biden."

Latin Times · Nov 1, 2024

Prosecutors say father of Georgia shooting suspect knew son was obsessed with school shooters

Prosecutors say the father of a teenager accused of a deadly high school shooting in Georgia was aware that his son was obsessed with school shooters

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2024

White House says Congress has to act on 'de minimis' tariffs - Roll Call

The White House, having moved to narrow the use of a tariff exemption on small orders, says Congress still has to legislate on the matter.

Roll Call · Sep 16, 2024

South Africa hand trio first ODI call-ups to build limited overs depth

NEW DELHI: For their upcoming series against Afghanistan and Ireland in the United Arab Emirates beginning next week, South Africa has called up Nqaba Peter, Andile Simelane, and Jason Smith for the first time.

The Times of India · Sep 9, 2024