With about one hour to avoid a government shutdown, senators in Washington are gearing up to vote on a spending plan that passed the house earlier this evening. The bill passed the House after previous versions were shot down by Republicans
WASHINGTON, D.C. - We are just hours away before the government shuts down. House Republican members said there is a plan to fund the government but this measure does not include President-Elect Donald Trump’s wish to address the debt ceiling. Spea
WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Republicans are unveiling a new stopgap spending measure to keep the government funded. This comes after President-Elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk pressured members to oppose a previous deal. The new version of the measure is not
In early 2025, the Republican-controlled U.S. Senate will vote on whether to confirm President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees. With just a few weeks to go, the nominees are trying to shore up as much support as possible.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Bob Casey (D- PA) made his farewell remarks on the Senate floor Wednesday afternoon. He served in the U.S. Senate for 18 years. We spoke with the outgoing Senator about his time in office and what’s next for him. “Se
Lawmakers and local officials across the east coast are still looking for answers from the federal government after several unidentified drone sightings in recent weeks. Reported sightings began in New Jersey in November.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The clock is ticking for congress to pass a stopgap funding bill that will keep the government open. If members can’t reach an agreement within the next couple of days, the government will shut down. Speaker of the House Mike John
The President-elect has vowed a sweeping 25% tariff on all goods coming from Canada and Mexico in an effort to crack down on illegal immigration and the flow of illicit drugs. Doing so could have major impacts on U.S. companies and consumers.
According to the U.S. Surgeon General, adolescents who spend more than three hours a day on social media, double the risk of symptoms of anxiety and depression than those who do not. Between 2011-2019, teenage depression rates more than doubled
Calls for more information and answers are intensifying on Capitol Hill. But those answers and more clarity are just as elusive as these large, mysterious drones, which were first spotted in November.
Wednesday evening, the U.S. House passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The $895 billion annual defense policy bill was viewed as a critical, must-pass piece of legislation before the end of the year.
The report provides recommendations and even structural changes for the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) and also suggests Congress could step in with legislative action.
It’s another week of key meetings for cabinet nominees on Capitol Hill. President-elect Donald Trump’s choices for top spots in his administration continue to lobby support among Republican senators.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A pair of US Senators introduced legislation that calls for term limits for Supreme Court Justices. Currently, Justices have life tenure on the bench. Some Senators argue term limits will help restore trust in the highest Court. The leg
Undocumented immigrants are a key component to the nation’s $1.5 trillion agriculture industry. Researchers, agriculture experts and farmers are growing concerned about what mass deportations could mean for the ag workforce.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - President-Elect Donald Trump said during a TV interview some congressional members of the committee that investigated the January 6, 2021 US Capitol attack, should go to jail. He also added on his first day in office, he looks at pardon
The former Fox News host and veteran received some additional encouragement from the President-elect today as he looks to shore up more support among Senate Republicans. Of all the cabinet nominees, the stakes appear to be the highest for Hegseth.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Before heading back to the White House, President-Elect Donald Trump announced Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). It’s not a federal department, but more of an advisory role in wh
Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe was in the hot seat today, getting questioned about communication failures on July 13 and changes that are being made to prevent a similar tragedy from occurring.
Farmers, ranchers and others within the agriculture industry are growing anxious about the lack of a new Farm Bill. Every five years, Congress is tasked with reauthorizing the large package of legislation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A major transgender rights case took center stage at the Supreme Court. It focuses on a Tennessee law that bans gender affirming medical care for minors. Justices listened to arguments on whether the law violates the equal protection cl
This week, President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for key cabinet positions are trying to build support from senators on Capitol Hill. The Senate is tasked with approving cabinet appointees and will be controlled by Republicans come January.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - President-Elect Donald Trump is threatening there will be “all hell to pay in the Middle East” and for others who are holding hostages. In Trump’s Truth social post on Monday, he said in part if the hostages are not re
Democratic senators unanimously voted for Senator Chuck Schumer (D- NY), the current majority leader, to serve as their leader for another two years. Schumer has served as leader of his caucus since 2017.
With a little over one month remaining in his term, President Joe Biden did something he promised he would not do: pardon his son, Hunter. The White House said as recently as November 7 that the President would not grant a pardon for his son.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - After 14 months of war between Israel and Hamas, the IDF announced 21 year-old Omer Neutra from New York, died during the October 7th attack on Israel. It was originally believed that Neutra was taken captive into Gaza as one of the han
WASHINGTON, D.C. - While you’re doing your holiday shopping online, the FBI is warning consumers about scammers. The agency said each year, thousands of people become victims of holiday scams. They’re encouraging shoppers to use good cybersecu
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Our nation’s capital is one of the most unique places to visit during the holidays. Wreaths hang over the White House, a giant Christmas tree is on the front lawn of the Capitol building and US Botanic Gardens have their own fun a
WASHINGTON, D.C. - After more than a year of war, there’s a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah. The US brokered truce aims to lay the foundation of a longer ceasefire agreement. “I applaud the courageous decision made by the lead
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Making sure people living in rural places have access to emergency services is something congressional members have been working on for awhile. One congressional member said having those emergency healthcare services provides safety and
