Can US strikes on Yemen’s Houthis be justified as ‘self-defence’? A US senator says such a claim is ‘laughable’ and calls on Biden to seek permission for strikes from Congress. Al Jazeera · Mar 1, 2024
US Navy intercepts Houthi missiles; Congress questions self-defense strategy Learn about recent events involving the US Navy's defense against Houthi missile attacks in the Gulf of Aden and airstrikes targeting Iran-backed militant ... Top News · Jan 24, 2024
Schatz says two-state solution amendment has 48 co-sponsors - Roll Call Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, says Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's comments helped round up co-sponsors to a bill on Palestinian statehood. Roll Call · Jan 24, 2024
Congress could be too feeble to counter Trump’s second-term plans - Roll Call Congress may have little ability or desire to stop Donald Trump's plans to harness goverment power in a potential second term as president. Roll Call · Jan 10, 2024
Virginia senator Tim Kaine condemns Biden’s arms transfer to Israel On Saturday, Kaine joined chorus of Democrats criticizing Biden for going around Congress and demanded an explanation The Guardian - US · Dec 30, 2023
UN reports surge in people fleeing to Rafah as fighting intensifies – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Dec 30, 2023
This bipartisan Senate duo wants to end legacy college admissions After the Supreme Court barred race-conscious college admissions, there's a growing push in Congress to end preference for applicants tied to alumni and donors. WEKU · Dec 27, 2023
Muslim Americans increase advocacy in Senate as Gaza war takes its toll Some senators have yet to reach out to Muslim advocacy groups, but many are hearing the concerns about the carnage in Gaza, Eric Garcia reports The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023
GOP senators criticize Israel envoy nominee over work on Iran deal - Roll Call Republican senators question the role played in the Iran nuclear deal by the nominee to be U.S. ambassador to Israel. Roll Call · Oct 18, 2023
School board deep dives continued—Virginia edition Welcome to the Tuesday, October 10, Brew. Ballotpedia · Oct 10, 2023
Menendez pleads not guilty, will face colleagues calling for ouster After pleading not guilty to a federal indictment, Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J. will face Senate colleagues Thursday who urged him to resign. Roll Call · Sep 27, 2023
John Fetterman scoffs at GOP uproar over his clothing: ‘It’s bizarre’ ‘I’m really enjoying it,” the Pennsylvania Democrat tells The Independent The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023
VA argues for limiting veterans’ GI Bill benefits in case before Supreme Court The government filed its brief Monday in the case of James Rudisill, a decorated Army vet who says he was shorted on college money. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 11, 2023
Trump angrily refutes claim that 14th amendment disqualifies him from being president again Trump calls it ‘just another trick being used by the Radical Left Communists, Marxists, and Fascists’ The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2023 First Thing: US pro-birth conference’s links to far-right eugenicists revealed Natal conference, to be held in Austin in December, promoted on far-right podcast circuit and set to host self-described eugenicists. Plus, the age problem neither US political party wants to talk about
The Guardian - US · Sep 3, 2023 Top Democrat says ‘powerful argument’ 14th amendment disqualifies Trump Tim Kaine says clause on ‘insurrection against the constitution’ could preclude ex-president from running in next year’s election
Roll Call · Aug 24, 2023 Virginia, Maryland senators dig in against more National flights - Roll Call Senators from Virginia and Maryland wrote Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to oppose more flights to Reagan National airport.
Tribune News Service · Jul 17, 2023 In the spotlight as FAA fight heats up: Sen. Mark Warner Sen. Mark Warner joined fellow Virginia Democrat Tim Kaine and Democratic senators from Maryland in announcing they would oppose the chamber’s Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill if it adds long-distance flight slots to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2023 Why a single senator is blocking US military promotions and what it means for the Pentagon Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville is waging an unprecedented campaign to try to change Pentagon abortion policy by holding up hundreds of military nominations and promotions
Tribune News Service · Jul 13, 2023 Amendments to defense spending bills offer differing views of US role in NATO Congress’ consideration of the defense budget now includes a debate on whether the United States should be a member of NATO, which it helped found after World War II to protect Europe from Russian aggression.
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023 Joint Chiefs nominee wins over lawmakers but faces uncertain fate because of senator's hold President Joe Biden’s pick to serve as America’s top military officer is warning senators of the difficulties posed by any potential conflict in Asia and describing how he would use lessons learned from the Ukraine war to help the U.S. military prepare
Roll Call · Jul 10, 2023 Senators say adding flights to National could slow FAA bill - Roll Call Senators from Maryland and Virginia oppose adding slots to National airport in Washington, saying the airport is already at capacity.
Al Jazeera · Jul 10, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 502 As the conflict enters its 502nd day, these are the main developments.
Golf Monthly · Jun 10, 2023 US Politicians Hit Out At 'Sportswashing' Over PGA Tour Deal With PIF American politicians voice their stern opposition to the PGA Tour deal with the PIF, labelling it as "blatant sportswashing" by Saudi Arabia
Al Jazeera · Jun 2, 2023 Deal to raise debt ceiling passes US Senate, heads to Biden The vote comes as the US hurtles towards a June 5 deadline to raise the government borrowing limit or face default.