In a shutdown, members of Congress are doubling as tour guides - Roll Call How much do they know about their place of work? “As a former history teacher, I love doing them, actually,” one member says. Roll Call · Oct 22, 2025
Trump to hit Colombia with new tariffs amid clash with Petro over drug trade Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced Sunday that the U.S. had conducted yet another strike. Axios · Oct 19, 2025
US revokes visas from six foreign nationals for social media comments critical of Charlie Kirk – as it happened The move marks a stunning departure for the Trump administration, which came to power vowing to stop social-media censorship The Guardian - US · Oct 14, 2025
Republican and Democratic senators dig in heels over government shutdown Lindsey Graham says closure won’t push him to meet Democrats’ demands on Obama-era healthcare subsidies The Guardian - US · Oct 13, 2025
Mike Johnson is getting squeezed on all sides amid the government shutdown ANALYSIS: The mild-mannered, pious Johnson has so far avoided an internal rebellion in the House amid the shutdown. But, Eric Garcia writes, his luck might be running out The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025
AI rush prompts raft of guardrail proposals - Roll Call Congress is caught up in the debate over AI, with lawmakers pitching plans that seek to ensure user safety and address job threats. Roll Call · Oct 9, 2025
The biggest name in the House right now hasn’t been sworn in yet - Roll Call With an Epstein discharge petition on the line, Adelita Grijalva is ready to claim her seat — but she’s still waiting. Roll Call · Oct 9, 2025
Mike Johnson Gets Confronted In Fiery Hallway Clash By Arizona Democrats Over Government Shutdown: He's Keeping Republicans On An 'Extended Vacation' Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) confronted House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday regarding the government shutdown, healthcare delays, and Epstein-related files. Benzinga · Oct 9, 2025
Senators press Mike Johnson to swear in Democrat who could force Epstein vote Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego hold press conference at speaker’s office over his refusal to swear in Adelita Grijalva The Guardian - US · Oct 8, 2025
Trump adviser repeats threat of mass federal layoffs as shutdown talks stall out Economic council director says White House will judge Monday whether Democrats are willing to talk The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2025
Capitol Lens | Mark his words - Roll Call Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly views a clip of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s speech to generals and admirals in the Russell Building on Wednesday. Roll Call · Oct 1, 2025
Republicans Block Adelita Grijalva Swearing-In, Democrat Hits Back: 'Speaker Johnson Chose To Delay…' House Republican leaders' refusal to swear in newly elected Democrat Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) has stalled a discharge petition that could force a vote on Jeffrey Epstein-related files. Benzinga · Oct 1, 2025
Kamala Harris’ candid memoir reveals her ‘ideal’ vice president – and why she thinks she lost It is downright eerie to read, right now, Kamala Harris’ memoir of her 2024 presidential campaign. These events feel so far away now, when we read them from within the frequent shocks of the Trump presidency, from troops on the streets of Washington to the indictment of former FBI director… The Conversation · Oct 1, 2025
Inside Democrats' emerging AI playbook Democrats are sharpening an AI message focused on how the technology could widen economic divides and harm workers. Axios · Sep 19, 2025
Axios · Sep 18, 2025 Washington's next big debate: what to do about jobs AI eliminates CEOs, legislators and policymakers are divided on how government should respond.
Space · Sep 17, 2025 Bad news for astronauts? Human stem cells age more rapidly in space, study suggests A new study suggests that a group of cells, key for the health of blood and the immune system, are vulnerable to aging-like processes after spending time on the ISS.
AAP · Sep 15, 2025 Man gets lifetime sports ban after Nazi salute charge A lifetime ban has been slapped on a man after he allegedly performed a Nazi salute before an AFL semi-final clash on the weekend.
Axios · Sep 14, 2025 Kirk's killing sparks calls for unity — and deepens political divides Lawmakers are obligated to "calm the waters," House Speaker Johnson said on Sunday.
Roll Call · Sep 12, 2025 For Congress, security fears are a haunting part of the job - Roll Call The murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk sparks new debate after years of anguish over political violence.
We Got This Covered · Sep 12, 2025 ‘It has to end’: Democrats call for end of political violence as Trump stirs the pot An eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind.
Latin Times · Sep 5, 2025 Democrats Question Not Being Briefed On Attack Against Venezuelan Vessel Before It Happened: 'Concerning' Democratic senators in the Intelligence Committee are claiming they were not briefed on this week's attack against a Venezuelan vessel, which the Trump administration claims it's aimed at fighting drug-trafficking in the region
Bored Panda · Sep 2, 2025 Wedding Photographer Slated In Public For Allegedly Ruining The Life Of One Guest, Drama Ensues During wedding photoshoot a photographer gets confronted by a woman claiming she ruined her life.
Louder · Sep 2, 2025 “He said, ‘We can’t use this – people will think we’re a Christian rock band!’ I went and got myself a drink. There was no arguing with that kind of thinking”: Marillion’s battle over the cover for Afraid Of Sunlight Diplomacy abandoned singer Steve Hogarth and keyboardist Mark Kelly in disagreement over 1995 artwork, which was later reinstated. In the end it was just another fight between mates
Louder · Aug 28, 2025 "Steve Hogarth bursts into the studio, holding a gun": What happened when Marillion allowed a journalist to play on their new album In 2008, Marillion got a Classic Rock journalist to play on the album Happiness Is The Road, and things got weird
Tom’s Hardware · Jul 18, 2025 Chinese state-sponsored cyberattacks target Taiwan semiconductor industry — security firm says motivation of three separate campaigns 'most likely espionage' China-linked hackers are targeting Taiwan’s chipmakers and U.S. analysts with spear-phishing, Cobalt Strike, and custom malware. At least 15–20 organizations were hit since March, as Beijing seeks semiconductor self-sufficiency amid U.S. export controls.