After eight weeks of absence during the shutdown of the federal government, the U.S House of Representatives is expected to convene and pass legislation to finally re-open most of the federal agencies. […]
When the House convenes …
Mike Johnson is speaker again
It wasn’t easy, but it was close. Mike Johnson won another term as Speaker of the House on Friday, turning back a challenge from “hardline” Republicans. The vote in the closely-divided House […]
Deal to keep federal government open is reportedly reached
A short-term spending bill that will provide the funding for federal government agencies for three months has been reached. According to the Associated Press, a deal had been blocked by the agreement […]
Johnson calls courts ‘corrupt’
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson called the American court system “corrupt” at a press conference Tuesday across the street from the New York City courthouse where former president Donald Trump is […]
House OKs $61 B for Ukraine
Breaking a months-long deadlock, the House of Representatives voted for a series of bills on Saturday that will supply $95 billion in aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and Gaza. The most urgent […]
Ukraine aid advances in House
Legislation to send $60 billion in military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine and other allies of the U.S. advanced Friday in the House of Representatives. Debate has been opened on a series […]
Speaker Johnson will push military aid to Israel and Ukraine
Spurred in part by the drone attack against Israel by Iran, House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Sunday he will push to get funding to provide military support for Israel, Ukraine and […]
Princess of Wales has cancer
Princess of Wales Catherine – “Kate” – announced in a video message on Friday that she has cancer and is being treated with chemotherapy. The kind of cancer has not been publicly […]
Biden offers a new budget; Speaker calls it “reckless”
A budget proposal that would offer tax breaks for families as well as lower health costs and potentially cut the federal deficit was proposed by President Joe Biden on Monday. How would […]
Border-Ukraine bill; Biden won Democratic S. Carolina primary
What’s being considered a long-shot proposal to get Congress to approve of a border security bill that would clear the way for more aid to Ukraine was revealed on Sunday. A group […]
