Dickens defeats the Bentleys after intriguing Silverstone Allcomers tale A host of pre-war and more modern machines were in action at the Bentley Drivers Club's annual race event last weekend Autosport · Aug 17
Republicans head home for the summer after a string of losses in Congress GOP legislative priorities could be at odds with voters as midterms come into view and Democrats attempt a resurgence The Guardian - US · Jul 26
Cruz, Democrats push back on FCC move to lift ownership cap The Trump administration is moving ahead with plans to allow for more consolidation in local television, a move that got pushback from Senate Commerce Chairman Ted Cruz over the role of Congress in changing the television ownership cap. Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr announced plans Wednesday to vote to… Roll Call · Jul 16
“I remain proud to have worked with a special talent. I’ll even miss the ‘downs,’ but mostly remember the ‘ups’”: Strawbs mastermind Dave Cousins remembered A six-decade career full of kindness – and occasional volatility – came to an end when the folk-tinged prog icon died aged 85 in 2025 Louder · Jul 13
Billions in rural broadband funds still on hold Funds totaling about $20 billion delayed under the federal rural broadband internet program will be subject to new guidance “this summer,” the agency head overseeing the project said Tuesday. National Telecommunications and Information Administration leader Arielle Roth gave lawmakers that timeline at a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing, where… Roll Call · Jun 30
After Virginia’s referendum, the Texas-ignited redistricting war is looking like a wash Most Texas Republicans remained supportive of their state’s redraw even as their gains have been wiped out by California and Virginia. The Texas Tribune · Apr 23
First-responder network reauthorization advances House lawmakers are moving forward with a reauthorization of the federally supported communications network for emergency services, despite mixed support from the public safety community for changes in the measure. The House Energy and Commerce Committee voted, 51-0, on Wednesday to forward a bill, as amended, that would reauthorize the… Roll Call · Mar 25
NRCC names 9 candidates to rebranded MAGA Majority program - Roll Call The NRCC has named nine candidates to its initial list of House hopefuls eligible for extra resources in this year’s midterm elections. Roll Call · Mar 17
EPA’s end to endangerment finding eases rules for carmakers The EPA's decision will have immediate impacts on vehicle tailpipe emissions limits and start-stop technology incentives. Roll Call · Feb 18
First-responders network faced with calls for change A House subcommittee will take up a bipartisan bill that would make structural changes to the public-private FirstNet system. Roll Call · Feb 6
Doug LaMalfa, California Republican congressman, dies aged 65 LaMalfa’s death cuts the House Republican majority to 218-213, tightening GOP control for passing bills The Guardian - US · Jan 6
NASCAR mourns the loss of Greg Biffle, family in tragic plane crash in North Carolina Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle has died in a North Carolina plane crash along with his wife, two children and three others The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025
Republicans insist Johnson is safe as speaker despite growing complaints and calls for a new leader Various House Republicans have expressed confidence in Mike Johnson amid a turbulent moment for the speaker, whose leadership is being questioned The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025
'Politics Over Peace': White House and MAGA Slam Nobel Committee for Snubbing Trump The White House and MAGA figures lashed out at the Nobel Committee after former President Donald Trump failed to win the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, accusing it of choosing "politics over peace." International Business Times UK · Oct 11, 2025
Euronews · Aug 21, 2025 US lawmakers urge investigation into Spain's deal with Huawei amid national security concerns American lawmakers accused Spain of putting US national security at risk by contracting Chinese tech giant Huawei to handle sensitive data.
Roll Call · May 21, 2025 No cameras, please: Some offices in Congress warn visitors not to film - Roll Call On a recent walk around the Capitol complex, we spotted several signs outside doorways discouraging “recording, filming, livestreaming, and photography.”
Roll Call · Apr 29, 2025 ‘Etched into my brain’: Addison McDowell on the fentanyl tragedy that led him to Congress - Roll Call Freshman Republican congressman from North Carolina learned of his brother’s death while working as a staffer for Ted Budd.
Latin Times · Apr 16, 2025 GOP Sen. Chuck Grassley Faces Tough Town Hall And Demands To Bring Back Deported Salvadoran Man Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) faced constituents who protested over the president's refusal to bring back the Salvadoran immigrant who was mistakenly sent to El Salvador's mega-prison.
Latin Times · Apr 14, 2025 House Republicans Avoid Town Halls As Angry Voters Flock Meetings To Protest Trump Administration Republican lawmakers will be stepping away from the spotlight during their two week recess from Congress, avoiding town halls and frustrated voters.
The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2025 Most Republican lawmakers are skipping town halls during long congressional break Those hosting town halls have implemented some restrictions to attend or moved the format to telephone
The Guardian - US · Mar 9, 2025 Republican leadership tells party to stop holding public events – what impact will that have? While it might save some politicians from public humiliation, it could also deprive Americans of opportunities to interact with their elected officials
The Guardian - US · Mar 7, 2025 Elon Musk tells Republicans he isn’t to blame for mass firings of federal workers Trump and Musk appear to make parallel efforts to distance tech billionaire from radical job slashing in government
Latin Times · Mar 4, 2025 Republicans Advised to Avoid In-Person Town Halls Following Heated Confrontations Over Trump Layoffs The caution comes on the same day in which California Republican Jay Obernolte was called a nazi during a heated "community coffee"
Salon · Mar 4, 2025 House GOP warned to dodge town halls The directive comes after some bruising encounters with town hall attendees furious or concerned about DOGE cuts
Top News · Feb 21, 2025 House Republicans Confident In Retaining Majority For 2026 NRCC Chair expresses confidence in GOP's ability to maintain House control for Trump's second term despite fundraising challenges.