Yes, Trump wants Christian theocracy Like any cult leader, Trump's goal is to get power — and the religious right is ready to take advantage Salon · Feb 21, 2024
Tall order for lawmakers to finish spending bills next week - Roll Call Twenty percent of annual appropriations for the current fiscal year are due a week from Friday or portions of the government will shut down. Roll Call · Feb 21, 2024
House Speaker Mike Johnson's Alleged Russian Intel Connection Speaker Johnson's actions and global events underscore tensions between U.S., Russia, and key figures. Top News · Feb 21, 2024
Investigation Launched Into Suspicious Mail At Louisiana Church Investigation underway into suspicious mail incident at Cypress Baptist Church involving white powder. House Speaker Mike Johnson connected to the church. Top News · Feb 20, 2024
House Members from Both Parties Present New Border Security, Foreign Aid Proposal A glance at the provisions of the $66 billion-plus package Latin Times · Feb 20, 2024
U.S. Congress Faces Uncertainty Over Funding For Ukraine Funding for Ukraine in U.S. Congress faces uncertainty. Congressman Espigat emphasizes importance of support and criticizes delay. Top News · Feb 20, 2024
Top House Republicans Retire Amid Deepening GOP Divide A growing number of House Republicans are increasingly worried about the recent departures of some of the party's top members, with some expressing concern over who will "step up." International Business Times · Feb 20, 2024
Biden Open To Meet House Speaker Johnson Amid GOP Resistance To Foreign Aid Bill Biden said he is willing to meet House Speaker Johnson "if he has anything to say" following the latter's threat to kill a bipartisan foreign aid bill for Ukraine and Israel that Senate passed last week. International Business Times · Feb 20, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: US to announce new sanctions on Russia related to Navalny’s death – as it happened US to announce major package of sanctions that will ‘hold Russia accountable for what happened to Mr Navalny’, White House spokesperson says The Guardian - US · Feb 20, 2024
House Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Criticism Over Ukraine Aid Inaction House Speaker Mike Johnson faces scrutiny over Ukraine aid amidst internal party divisions and international events. Top News · Feb 20, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 727 Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine is found dead in Spain; Ukraine claims shootdown of two more Russian warplanes, Navalny’s widow to fight on The Guardian - AU · Feb 20, 2024
Schumer Demands House Pass Bipartisan Foreign Aid Bill Following Navalny's Death The Senate passed the controversial foreign aid bill last week, and Schumer believes Navalny's death in prison is an "urgent alarm bell" for the House to pass the bipartisan bill. International Business Times · Feb 19, 2024
House Intelligence Chairman defends Russia threat warning, sparks party backlash House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner is defending his message about potential Russian national security threats, receiving backlash from his o... Top News · Feb 18, 2024
Generations after its heyday, isolationism is alive and kicking up controversy For a time, the phrase "America First" seemed an artifact of the prewar world. But the idea that the U.S. would do better by holding the rest of the world at arm's length never entirely disappeared. WEKU · Feb 18, 2024
Top News · Feb 17, 2024 House Republicans push for bipartisan bill on aid for Ukraine Learn about the intersection of US legislative process & support for Ukraine as lawmakers discuss aid package passage. Speaker Johnson's role crucial.
Roll Call · Feb 16, 2024 House lawmakers unveil $66B foreign aid, border supplemental - Roll Call The legislation includes military-only assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan — a departure from the bill championed by senators.
WEKU · Feb 16, 2024 Jake Sullivan says the U.S. is engaging with allies, and Russia, on the space threat National security adviser Jake Sullivan spoke to NPR's Morning Edition about Alexei Navalny dying in prison — and his briefing of U.S. congressional leaders on new Russian "anti-satellite capability."
Roll Call · Feb 16, 2024 Photos of the week ending February 16, 2024 - Roll Call This week saw the Lunar New Year and Abraham Lincoln's birthday, plus House action while the Senate was away.
International Business Times · Feb 16, 2024 House Republicans Rule Out Another Stopgap Spending Bill A statement from Rep. Tom Emmer suggests House Republicans won't accept another short-term extension while negotiations on the fiscal 2024 budget remain ongoing.
Top News · Feb 15, 2024 Republicans concerned about early voting, immigration, and recent political decisions Discover the aftermath of the Long Island election and the concerns among Republicans, including immigration handling and the impact of early voting.
Top News · Feb 15, 2024 GOP faces challenges with slim majority and upcoming special election Explore the potential impact of Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher's decision not to seek re-election on the GOP's slim majority and the challenges faced...
Top News · Feb 15, 2024 Federal employees stage protest against President Biden's support for Israel Federal employees in President Biden's administration are planning to walk out in protest against the president's support for Israel. However, striking is ...
Roll Call · Feb 15, 2024 House members raise questions about Johnson’s invite of ‘hate preacher’ - Roll Call A guest appearance by Jack Hibbs, who led the House in prayer in January, has captured the attention of Jared Huffman and other Democrats.
Space · Feb 15, 2024 Russian plans for space-based nuclear weapon to target satellites spark concern in US Congress Members of the United States Congress have raised warnings about Russia's plans to develop and deploy a space-based nuclear weapon designed to disable satellites in orbit.
Roll Call · Feb 15, 2024 Ultraconservatives criticize Turner over ‘threat’ statement - Roll Call The intra-GOP argument was the latest sign of a split among competing subsets of the party on national security issues.