The 118th Congress will be seated on Tuesday with a new – if slender – Republican majority in the House of Representatives and a Democratic majority in the Senate. First order of […]
118th Congress will convene
Pelosi won’t seek leading role
After nearly 20 years as leader of Democrats in the House of Representatives – including several stints as Speaker of the House – Nancy Pelosi announced on Thursday that she would not […]
Battle over Trump tax returns
In an effort to keep his income tax returns from being given to a committee of the House of Representatives, former president Donald Trump has filed an emergency appeal with the U.S. […]
New/old president for Brazil
Defeating his incumbent right-wing opponent for the presidency, left-wing candidate Luis Inacio de Silva will be returning to the power in Brazil. “Lula,” as he is known, narrowly defeated President Jair Bolsonaro. […]
Nancy Pelosi’s husband beaten
An intruder shouting “Where is Nancy?” severely beat House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband in their San Francisco home The Associated Press reports that 82-year-old Paul Pelosi suffered a skull fracture and serious […]
Pelosi made visit to Ukraine
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi made an unannounced visit to the Ukrainian capitol city of Kyiv on Sunday. She met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other officials and promised the United […]
Zelenskyy to address Congress
A virtual address by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be delivered to Congress on Wednesday in an effort to continue building support for his country as it resists Russia’s invasion. “It is […]
“Build Back” bill passes House
President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” bill with a price-tab estimated at $2.2 trillion passed the House of Representatives early Friday morning. On a near-party line vote, the bill was approved 220-213 […]
Infrastructure bill passes House
UPDATE: The $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill proposed by President Joe Biden won approval by the House of Representatives Friday night in Washington, D.C. The vote was 228-206, with 13 Republicans in favor […]
Abortion law before high court
The U.S. Supreme Court will begin its next session on Monday in which it face decisions on abortion, gun rights and the separation of church and state. According to The New York […]
