Nonprofits, lawmakers worry end of Title 42 will strain resources - Roll Call Many border nonprofits face significant resource constraints that could tighten when the Title 42 policy lifts this week. Roll Call · May 8, 2023
Federal prisons want inmates to pay victims, before making phone calls or buying shoes A proposed Bureau of Prisons rule would put the majority of money sent to an incarcerated person from outside toward restitution or other fines. WEKU · Apr 28, 2023
'Back on his game': Pa. Sen. John Fetterman hit the ground running in first week back in Washington WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Fetterman didn’t need an acceleration lane to get up to speed after returning to Capitol Hill this week following a two-month absence. He hit the gas as soon as he came to town. Tribune News Service · Apr 21, 2023
US war game on Taiwan shows need for 'decisive action' to boost arms A U.S. congressional war game simulating a Chinese invasion of Taiwan showed the need to arm the island "to the teeth," the chair of a committee on China said on Thursday, after the exercise indicated the U.S. must boost production of long-range missiles and businesses must brace for economic fallout. Reuters · Apr 20, 2023
Biden draws sharp contrast with McCarthy on debt-limit approach President Joe Biden accused Republicans of trying to “squeeze out more of America’s middle class,” painting the debt ceiling and spending cut proposal unveiled Wednesday by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy as lacking detail and benefiting the wealthy. Tribune News Service · Apr 19, 2023
Trump beating DeSantis in Florida endorsement race Trump sees DeSantis as his only threat for the nomination. Axios · Apr 19, 2023
Speaker McCarthy outlines GOP debt limit plan, Democrats pan demands as extreme Talks over raising the nation's borrowing authority are stalled so House Speaker McCarthy says GOP will vote on their own plan. Democrats say adding demands to avoid a historic default is reckless. WEKU · Apr 17, 2023
As European tax on carbon looms, a border fee draws bipartisan focus WASHINGTON — On both sides of Capitol Hill, there is budding interest in implementing taxes on carbon-intensive goods that enter the U.S., though Democrats and Republicans tend to be interested for different reasons. Tribune News Service · Apr 13, 2023
As European tax looms, a border fee draws bipartisan focus - Roll Call On both sides of Capitol Hill, there is budding interest in implementing taxes on carbon-intensive goods that enter the U.S. Roll Call · Apr 12, 2023
The Family tied to anti-gay Uganda bill Christian group formally known as the Fellowship Foundation linked to anti-gay legislation in Uganda Salon · Apr 7, 2023
House Republicans rally after Trump indictment, amping up attacks on Manhattan DA WASHINGTON — Dozens of House Republicans rallied to Donald Trump’s defense Friday, a day after he became the first former president in U.S. history to be criminally prosecuted and following weeks of contentious letters traded between Capitol Hill and the Manhattan district attorney’s office. Los Angeles Times · Apr 1, 2023
Getting a discounted electric vehicle is about to become harder WASHINGTON — It will soon become harder to get a full $7,500 tax credit for a new electric vehicle under proposed rules released Friday by the U.S. Treasury Department — and interested buyers should move fast. Tribune News Service · Apr 1, 2023
A chance reunion at a fundraiser sent Glenn Ivey to the Hill; now he’s back as a member WASHINGTON — Maryland Democratic Rep. Glenn F. Ivey got his start on Capitol Hill with a conversation about jazz. After blanketing members of the Congressional Black Caucus with his résumé, Ivey landed an interview with one of its founders, Democratic Rep. John Conyers Jr. of Michigan. Instead of talking politics,… Tribune News Service · Mar 31, 2023
'QAnon Shaman' Jacob Chansley is released early from jail into halfway house 'QAnon Shaman', 35-year-old Jacob Chansley, stormed Capitol Hill during the Jan 6 riots while wearing a viking helmet and face paint - he was sentenced to 41 months in prison Daily Mirror · Mar 30, 2023
Roll Call · Mar 30, 2023 A chance reunion at a fundraiser sent Glenn Ivey to the Hill; now he's back as a member - Roll Call Freshman Rep. Glenn Ivey returns to D.C. having worked for John Conyers, Paul Sarbanes and former Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle.
Tribune News Service · Mar 27, 2023 Lawmakers open to Biden’s call to claw back SVB executive pay WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s call for legislation that would allow regulators to claw back executive bonuses and stock sale proceeds in the lead up to the Silicon Valley Bank collapse has found a receptive audience on Capitol Hill.
Roll Call · Mar 27, 2023 Fed chair to speak to House GOP lawmakers Wednesday - Roll Call Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell is set to visit Capitol Hill and will attend the Republican Study Committee's weekly lunch.
The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2023 TikTok clampdown will move ahead, says top Democrat on intelligence committee White House in full support of bipartisan legislation but aims to force sale of Chinese company to US buyer
The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2023 Gap grows between TikTok users, lawmakers on potential ban On the one side are dozens of lawmakers on Capitol Hill issuing dire warnings about security breaches and possible Chinese surveillance
The Guardian - US · Mar 26, 2023 After Dianne Feinstein: as a political giant steps down, California weighs its future As the state’s longest serving senator prepares to retire, the new leadership will determine the trajectory for the Democratic party
Zenger · Mar 26, 2023 Janet Yellen’s Comments Fail To Calm Investors As First Republic Stock Remains Volatile Growing concerns about the safety of bank deposits have prompted investors to approach community and regional banks with caution
WEKU · Mar 25, 2023 Congress revisits approval for Iraq invasion, recalling change of heart on Vietnam In terms of domestic politics, the Iraq War followed the trajectory of the Vietnam War, which also relied on a resolution supporting the use of military force that Congress passed and later repealed.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 25, 2023 Sen. John Fetterman has been hospitalized for depression for 5 weeks. His staff says he'll be back soon PHILADELPHIA — Five weeks after Sen. John Fetterman's hospitalization for clinical depression, his staff says the stay is coming to an end soon, though no certain timeline was offered for his return.
Los Angeles Times · Mar 24, 2023 Commentary: The Fed just raised interest rates. Does that mean there is no banking crisis? Do we have a banking crisis in the United States or don’t we?
Tribune News Service · Mar 23, 2023 Congress may boost Puerto Rico food assistance under plan backed by NY Sens. Gillibrand and Schumer WASHINGTON — Americans who need food shouldn’t get vastly less help than other citizens just because they live in Puerto Rico, lawmakers on Capitol Hill said Wednesday as they introduced a bill that would level the scales for the island territory.