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Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) decision to retire has intensified national discussions about the advanced age of many U.S. political leaders and whether Congress should adopt term limits. In a month-long poll of 3,000 respondents, an overwhelming 98% said they support implementing term limits for members of Congress. VOTE: Do you think there should be term […]
A new House bill sponsored by Rep. Brian Mast (R-Fla.) would empower the Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, to deny or revoke U.S. passports for people “determined” to have aided or abetted foreign terrorist organizations, without requiring a criminal conviction. Critics warn the measure’s vague language could chill dissent and be used against activists or […]
The IRS has issued a public warning denying widespread social media claims that new $1,390 stimulus checks are on the way. Despite rumors, no such legislation has been passed by Congress, and no payments are being prepared. The false information coincides with Senator Josh Hawley’s proposal for a separate tax rebate funded by tariff revenue, […]
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries delivered an 8-hour, 44-minute speech early July 3, 2025, delaying the vote on President Trump’s $4.5 trillion tax and spending cut bill. Jeffries, using the “magic minute” rule that allows party leaders unlimited speaking time during debate, used his remarks to denounce the bill’s proposed tax breaks for the wealthy […]
Following President Donald Trump’s address to Congress, Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) delivered the Democratic rebuttal, urging unity and responsible governance while criticizing the administration’s economic and foreign policies. Speaking from Wyandotte, Michigan, a region both she and Trump won in 2024, Slotkin highlighted her national security background and bipartisan upbringing, emphasizing that Americans share core […]
U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner of Texas, a longtime public servant and former Houston mayor, has passed away at age 70, just two months after taking office in Congress. Turner’s family confirmed his passing early Wednesday morning at his home due to ongoing health complications. Turner, who previously disclosed his battle with bone cancer in his […]
No Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, was removed from the House chamber Tuesday night after he disrupted President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress. Green, who has long pushed to impeach Trump dating to his previous term in office, stood and shook his cane toward the president in the opening minutes of his speech. Other lawmakers […]
A congressional hearing on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) explored the possibility of alien life and examined claims of government secrecy about UAPs. Journalist Michael Shellenberger presented redacted reports, urging transparency, while retired Navy Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet shared his experience of encountering unexplained objects during military exercises. Luis Elizondo, former head of the Pentagon’s Advanced […]
Missouri U.S. Rep. Cori Bush lost the Democratic primary for the state’s 1st Congressional District to St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell, backed by pro-Israel groups. Bush, known for her progressive views and part of the “Squad,” faced significant opposition due to her criticism of Israel and support for Palestinians. This opposition was a factor […]
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle testified before Congress for the first time since the July 13 assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, admitting that the agency failed in its duty to protect the nation’s leaders. Cheatle, summoned by the House Oversight Committee, took full responsibility for the security lapse and pledged full cooperation with […]
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