‘Gas is over $4 a gallon’: Hakeem Jeffries has 1 clear message to America after Trump’s $200 billion war wastage Trump says it's fine as Americans no longer worried about being nuked by Iran We Got This Covered · Apr 1
‘Gas is over $4 a gallon’: Hakeem Jeffries has 1 clear message to America after Trump’s $200 billion war wastage There’s a war in the Middle East, Hannah Montana is back, Fall Out Boy may be recording a new album, and gas prices have soared–welcome back 2006! It’s almost like we never left you. Of course, the war and the gas prices are one in the same, and we only… The Mary Sue · Mar 31
‘Really struggling’: Hakeem Jeffries points out GOP’s 15-month humiliation tour, and now Mike Johnson is sweating bullets Jeffries gloats as MAGA stares down the barrel of a November wipeout. We Got This Covered · Mar 30
House GOP rejects bipartisan Senate bill to end DHS shutdown House Republicans — caught by surprise by the Senate’s early-morning deal on Department of Homeland Security spending — signaled they wouldn’t be jammed by the other chamber on their way out the door to a two-week recess, instead proposing a roughly eight-week stopgap measure to buy more time for negotiations. The… Roll Call · Mar 27
Why House Democrats are waiting until mid-April to force an Iran war powers vote "It reinforces the sense they're not willing to use their power when it counts," one progressive group fumed. Axios · Mar 26
"No one's comfortable": Jeffries faces threat of revolt on ousting one of his members "There will be a lot of pressure on us to actually do something," one House Democrat predicted. Axios · Mar 26
Data center moratorium pitched as counter to AI impacts Leading progressives unveiled legislation Wednesday that would pause construction and upgrades of artificial intelligence data centers, highlighting an issue where voters are concerned and the Trump administration plans to back industry. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., released their draft bill, dubbed the Artificial Intelligence Data Center… Roll Call · Mar 25
Donald Trump Labelled 'Shameless Hypocrite' After Calling Mail-In Voting 'Cheating' Then Voting By Mail In Florida Election Donald Trump faces backlash for voting by mail in Florida after condemning the practice as fraudulent. Critics call out hypocrisy as he pushes for restrictive voting laws. International Business Times UK · Mar 25
House Democrats clamp down on defections ahead of new Iran war powers vote "It's time to finish the operation in Iran. It's time to be done," said one House Democrat. Axios · Mar 24
Trump Calls Democrats 'America's Greatest Enemy' After Claiming Iran Is Dead in Inflammatory Post Explore the impact of Trump's statements on Democrats and the Iran conflict on global oil prices and political tensions. Get the latest updates on this evolving situation. International Business Times UK · Mar 23
ICE Agents Set to Patrol US Airports as Homan Warns Immigration Enforcement Will Continue Alongside TSA Relief ICE agents are set to deploy to US airports on Monday as border czar Tom Homan confirms immigration enforcement will continue alongside TSA relief duties amid the DHS shutdown. International Business Times UK · Mar 22
Enhanced role for immigration officers at US airports as shutdown frustrates travels and screeners Federal immigration agents newly ordered to U.S. airports by President Donald Trump to help relieve security line congestion may guard exit lanes or check passenger IDs The Independent UK · Mar 22
ICE agents deployed to US airports on Monday to ease long lines Trump and border czar Tom Homan confirm plan to assist TSA agents amid partial government shutdown standoff The Guardian - US · Mar 22
Democrats Launch Bid to Fund DHS as Shutdown Drags On — ICE and CBP Not Included House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has launched a discharge petition to fund key parts of the Department of Homeland Security, like TSA and FEMA, only if funding for ICE and CBP is removed. International Business Times UK · Mar 19
The Independent UK · Mar 18 Despite Republicans controlling three branches of government, Trump blames Dems for shutdown Shutdown comes amid heightened scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement operations, with Democrats calling for changes to use of ID-obscuring masks, and how arrest warrants are obtained
Axios · Mar 18 The "Squad" left faces complete wipeout in Illinois Democratic primaries Even the progressive primary candidates seen as most viable lost their races.
Axios · Mar 17 "We're making people hurt": Democrats adopt new tactic to win DHS shutdown fight "We're on the right side on ICE, but not on the rest," said one House Democrat.
Latin Times · Mar 17 Texas Lawmakers Cornyn, Casar Clash at Austin Airport Over DHS Funding: 'Tell Your Democrats to Vote to Pay These Poor People' Texas Sen. John Cornyn and Rep. Greg Casar clashed publicly outside Austin-Bergstrom International Airport during a press event highlighting the impact of a partial DHS shutdown on federal workers.
International Business Times UK · Mar 17 'Last of Our Concerns': Trump Economic Adviser Dismisses Consumer Concerns on Gas Price Hike Kevin Hassett, Trump's economic adviser, downplays consumer struggles amidst rising gas prices and the US-Israeli conflict with Iran.
Axios · Mar 16 Scoop: Hakeem Jeffries faces growing threat of a 2027 rebellion from his members More candidates are refusing to commit to supporting his leadership — or are outright opposing him.
Latin Times · Mar 13 House Democrats Seeking To Censure Two GOP Lawmakers Over Anti-Muslim Publications Democrats in the House are taking steps to censure two GOP lawmakers over recent anti-Muslim publications.
Axios · Mar 12 Jim Clyburn defies generational revolt, seeks another term in Congress at 85 years old Clyburn is poised to be the third oldest member of Congress if reelected.
The Guardian - US · Mar 10 Mike Johnson refuses to condemn anti-Muslim comments by Republican lawmakers Andy Ogles said Muslims do not belong in the US and Randy Fine made a comparison of Muslims to dogs
The Independent UK · Mar 10 Republican congressman slammed for Muslims ‘don’t belong’ in America social media post Representative Andy Ogles also took a swipe at the United Kingdom and claimed that his post would not have been criticized if he had been referring to Christians
Axios · Mar 9 "Disgusting sh*t": Rep. Andy Ogles' anti-Muslim post sparks furious internal backlash The Tennessee Republican said in a post on X that Muslims "don't belong in American society."