State department announces $275m in new aid package for Ukraine – as it happened Latest tranche of aid includes Himars ammunition, artillery rounds and javelin anti-armor systems The Guardian - US · May 24, 2024
"Not In Our Name": Tablet on the Antisemitism Awareness Act A Jewish journal argues the problem is not the Act's definition of antisemitism, but the larger anti-speech bureaucratic edifice. Reason · May 5, 2024
House passes bill aimed to combat antisemitism amid college unrest House Speaker Mike Johnson met with a group of Jewish students at Columbia University who say they've experienced antisemitic speech and harassment from protesters on and off campus. WEKU · May 2, 2024
New York Lawmakers Propose Antisemitism Monitor At Colleges Bipartisan legislation introduced in New York to combat rising antisemitism on college campuses through the COLUMBIA Act. Top News · Apr 26, 2024
Rep. Torres Criticizes Columbia President For Handling Of Antisemitism New York Representative Ritchie Torres criticizes Columbia University President for alleged failure to address antisemitism on campus. Top News · Apr 23, 2024
House GOP leaders plan to take up Israel aid after Iran attack House Majority Leader Steve Scalise said the chamber will consider legislation to support Israel after Iran launched dozens of drones toward Israel late Saturday night. WEKU · Apr 14, 2024
When celebrities show up to protest, the media follows — but so does the backlash The Middle East crisis has sharply divided Hollywood. Celebrities who've spoken out have lost jobs and been harassed. But there's a long history of celebrities lending their voices to bigger causes. WEKU · Mar 1, 2024
Susan Sarandon joins protesters on Capitol Hill calling for Gaza cease-fire - Roll Call Until the actress showed up, “we’ve been walking these halls day after day after day and we never get the media to come with us,” one activist says. Roll Call · Feb 15, 2024
Some House members forgo program to boost their home security - Roll Call Some House members are not taking advantage of extra money from a House program meant to improve security at their residences. Roll Call · Feb 14, 2024
So why isn’t a Pokemon card a security? Figures from SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce to Rep. Ritchie Torres have weighed in on the pressing crypto question, without clarity from regulators. Fortune · Dec 6, 2023
105 Republicans vote to expel disgraced George Santos from Congress The expulsion of the New York Republican gives Democrats a chance to pick up a seat The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2023
From a resume of lies to an OnlyFans scandal: George Santos’s many, many controversies Examining a play-by-play of the strangest string of scandals to hit DC in recent memory The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2023
From a resume of lies to an OnlyFans scandal: George Santos’s many, many controversies Examining a play-by-play of the strangest scandal to hit DC in recent memory The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023
GOP congressman slammed for bill to kick out Palestinians from US Republican Rep Ryan Zinke claims he does not trust the Biden Administration to properly vet Palestinians seeking asylum in the US The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023 White House slams Squad members’ ‘repugnant’ comments on Israel attack ‘There are not two sides,’ said White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023 Democrat slams Squad members over comments about Hamas attack on Israel ‘Squad’ member Rashida Tlaib called for the US to stop funding Israel, which she called an ‘apartheid system’
Roll Call · Oct 4, 2023 How Patrick McHenry went from partisan ‘attack dog’ to holding the House’s fate Once “a pain in the neck” to Democrats, McHenry earned their respect. Now the North Carolina Republican is acting as speaker pro tempore.
Fortune · Jul 19, 2023 Despite the Ripple decision, crypto legislation still seems like a distant possibility One House Democrat expressed skepticism that the landmark ruling would change dynamics in Congress.
Zenger · Jul 18, 2023 Censure Cases Surge In State Legislatures, Reaching Record High In 2023 Six state lawmakers face censure, accounting for 19.3% of tracked cases this year, the second-highest in history.
Tribune News Service · Jul 17, 2023 Measure to censure Rep. Santos introduced in House WASHINGTON -- Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., faces another attempt from Democrats to hold him accountable in the chamber, this time with a censure resolution.
Roll Call · Jul 17, 2023 Measure to censure Rep. Santos introduced in House - Roll Call Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., faces another attempt from Democrats to hold him accountable in the chamber, this time with a censure resolution.
Fortune · Jul 14, 2023 Experts are calling the Ripple ruling a win for the industry and XRP. Here's how lawyers—and Crypto Twitter—are reacting A roundup of reactions from top lawyers and voices on Crypto Twitter.
The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023 Ritchie Torres, the only openly gay Black man in Congress, on how he fights GOP ‘bullying’ of LGBT+ people The New York Democrat talks with Eric Garcia about how he deals with homophobes in Congress, his battle with depression and why getting rid of the filibuster is necessary for LGBT+ rights
The Texas Tribune · Jun 20, 2023 State Rep. Julie Johnson announces she is running for U.S. Rep. Colin Allred’s seat Johnson, first elected to the Texas House in 2018, joins a crowded primary to succeed Allred, who is giving up his solidly Democratic seat to run against U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz next year.
The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023 Mondaire Jones, one of the first Black gay members of Congress, on ‘powerful forces’ trying to pull America backward ‘Growing up, I had never imagined someone like me could run for political office, let alone get elected to Congress,’ Jones tells Gustaf Kilander