Tag: Members of Congress

Want to Protect American Children? End the Shutdown

Politicians love to say, “We must protect our children. They are our future.” But looking at what’s happening…

Illinois advocates sue over ‘torturous’ conditions at Chicago-area ICE facility

Illinois advocates sued federal authorities on Friday over alleged “inhumane and torturous” conditions at a Chicago-area federal immigration…

New Mexico will supply $30M in emergency funding for food assistance

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, state officials, lawmakers, food bank leaders and farmers held a news conference…

Exclusive-US military officials required to sign NDAs tied to Latin America mission, sources say

By Phil StewartWASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. military officials involved with President Donald Trump's expanding operations in Latin America have…

Venezuelan land strikes a real possibility

Sen. Lindsey Graham on Sunday defended the White House’s decision to strike Venezuelan boats, hinting that President Donald…

Florida politician faces backlash over calls for mass deportation of Indians

A city councilmember in Florida is facing backlash from national Indian American organizations, members of Congress, and local…

How House Republicans plan to rewrite history of Jan. 6

A new House panel will re-investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol attack with an eye toward recasting the narrative…

Lawmakers are scared and ready to spend $1 billion to stay safe

Congress is on track to spend more than $1 billion on the budget for the U.S. Capitol Police…

Shutdown talk heats up as Democrats insist on stopping health care cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) — A deadline looming, Congress charged Monday toward a federal government shutdown as Republicans brush back…

White House requests $58 million in security funding from Congress following Kirk assassination

The White House has requested an additional $58 million in security funding for the executive and judicial branches…

Trump officials reportedly ask Congress for $58m in security after Kirk shooting

The Trump administration is asking Congress to approve an additional $58m for security services to protect the members…

Lawmakers scale back outdoor events after Charlie Kirk assassination

Members of Congress are curtailing outdoor events and public appearances in the wake of the assassination of conservative…