Members split on plan to use reconciliation again to boost defense Two GOP defense chairs would like to see Congress enact a second reconciliation package that includes $450 billion for national security. Roll Call · Feb 5
Verizon issues rare refund to Boston users who are locked out of key TV channels to show that 'we have their back' Verizon customers in Boston have been given refunds as major TV channels continue to be unavailable. TechRadar · Jan 27
Furious Democrats float national guard, government shutdown over latest Minneapolis shooting "I am doing my best to respond to this without a string of expletives," said one House Democrat. Axios · Jan 24
Chip export bill advances in House Foreign Affairs The bill would restrict exports of certain artificial intelligence chips to China, after President Trump said he would allow those. Roll Call · Jan 21
Fears of military action in Greenland grow after Venezuela operation - Roll Call After Trump’s decision to use military force to bend Venezuela to his will, some senators are now wondering: Is Greenland next? Roll Call · Jan 6
Whitehouse says he'll stall key bills over offshore wind pause - Roll Call Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse said he'd stall bills on permitting, highways and water projects until the president lifts offshore wind restrictions. Roll Call · Jan 2
Cracks emerge as members of Congress try to curb their own stock trading - Roll Call Lawmakers hoping to ban congressional stock trading are seeing fractures in their alliance as they try to bring the issue to the House floor. Roll Call · Dec 18, 2025
“Cliff Richard was trying to dance along, only to realise the song was in 5/4 time and his left foot was where his right foot should be!”: Jethro Tull’s manager asked Ian Anderson to write a hit. He tried not to, but failed 1969’s Living In The Past reached the Top 10 in both the UK and US, and led to an uncomfortable experience on Top Of The Pops Louder · Dec 18, 2025
Porn Sites Must Block VPNs To Comply With Indiana's Age-Verification Law, State Suggests in New Lawsuit It's an insane—and frighteningly dystopian—interpretation of the law. Reason · Dec 17, 2025
Police detain suspect in shooting killing two at Brown University Police detained a person of interest after a gunman killed two people and wounded nine during final exams at Brown University in Rhode Island on Saturday. Euronews · Dec 14, 2025
Senate eyes NDAA passage next week amid aviation safety worries - Roll Call Senate leaders plan for the chamber to vote next week to clear the bicameral compromise defense policy bill for Trump’s signature. Roll Call · Dec 12, 2025
New Car Prices Hit $49,766 in October. Rolling Back Fuel Economy Regulations Could Bring Relief. Here's a Trump reform that could actually make something more affordable. Reason · Dec 4, 2025
Hegseth in the hot seat as Venezuela strike spurs congressional calls for transparency Top congressional defense committees say they were denied key footage and facts. Axios · Dec 4, 2025
The Looming Higher Ed 'Brain Drain': Is Political Interference Forcing Academics to Flee Certain States? Political intrusion in US universities threatens academic quality, mirroring an academic 'brain drain' seen in authoritarian states. Learn how governing board overreach is driving faculty to flee and jeopardizing research excellence. International Business Times · Dec 2, 2025
Reason · Dec 1, 2025 Hegseth's Alleged Order To 'Kill Everybody' Complicates Trump's Defense of His Murderous Anti-Drug Campaign Even if you accept the president's assertion of an "armed conflict" with drug smugglers, blowing apart survivors of a boat strike would be a war crime.
Roll Call · Dec 1, 2025 Bipartisan outcry grows over alleged double-tap boat strike - Roll Call Republicans, Democrats alike criticize Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's reported order to 'kill everybody' on alleged drug smuggling boat.
Axios · Dec 1, 2025 Trump backs Hegseth as Congress plans boat strike review "I believe him 100%," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One Sunday.
Benzinga · Nov 30, 2025 Pete Hegseth Denies Ordering 'Kill Everybody' Strikes As Senate Launches Investigation Into Controversial Caribbean Military Operations On Friday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rejected reports that he ordered all individuals on targeted Caribbean boats to be killed, as lawmakers move to investigate the legality of the operations.
Bored Panda · Nov 27, 2025 BF Has Nothing But Criticism For GF’s 8YO Daughter, She Sends Him Packing, Then Has Second Thoughts A woman found herself in a blended family dilemma because her boyfriend kept finding problems with her 8-year-old daughter, and even blew up at the kid. When the woman finally stood up for her child and kicked her partner out, she still harbored feelings for him and made no move…
Roll Call · Nov 19, 2025 ‘Give us a vote’: House members ramp up stock ban pressure - Roll Call “Make no mistake, if this is not a step in the right direction, but a delaying tactic, then other options will be on the table,” one says.
Benzinga · Nov 18, 2025 Elizabeth Warren, Jack Reed Call For Probe Into Trump-Linked World Liberty Financial Over National Security Concerns: Report Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) have reportedly raised concerns about the potential national security risks posed by Trump family-operated World Liberty Financial (WLFI).
Cycling News · Nov 18, 2025 Caroline Mani says farewell to UCI cyclocross career, Kerry Werner to make Nationals his retirement race - North American Roundup EuroCrossAcademy begins block of racing in Netherlands and ROUVY offers Spotlight challenge through November 23 for five Life Time events
The Mary Sue · Nov 17, 2025 ‘The Real Housewives of Rhode Island’ (yes you read that right) has a cast… Grab a regular coffee from Dunks and take a look at the cast and first trailer for the latest addition to the Bravo series franchise.
Roll Call · Nov 13, 2025 After shutdown delay, hearing set on congressional stock trading - Roll Call Backers of an effort to stop members of Congress from trading stocks are cautiously optimistic it could see some movement this fall.
Roll Call · Nov 3, 2025 WH: Venezuela strikes fall short of triggering legal limits - Roll Call Administration says attacks on alleged drug smugglers don't rise to the level of hostilities that require congressional approval.