Democrats Push Bill to expedite Congressional replacement procedures in case Mikie Sherrill wins in November
TRENTON, N.J. — New legislation introduced in Trenton would speed up the process for filling vacancies in New Jersey’s delegation to the U.S. House of Representatives, addressing long-standing concerns over delays caused…
US congressional leaders agree on stopgap funding bill -source
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. congressional leaders have agreed on a two-tranche stopgap spending bill to keep the federal government funded into March and avert a partial government shutdown starting late next week, a…
US congressional panel seeks briefing from SEC on fake post on bitcoin ETFs
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee on Wednesday sent a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission, seeking a briefing on a fake…
New Congressional Spending Deal Would Boost Spending Levels Compared To Pre-Pandemic Budget
New Congressional Spending Deal Would Boost Spending Levels Compared To Pre-Pandemic Budget Arjun Singh on January 9, 2024 The bipartisan spending deal negotiated between House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader…
US congressional panel seeks documents from Harvard in antisemitism probe
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. House of Representatives panel on Tuesday asked Harvard University for a list of documents in relation to a probe on antisemitism at the school,…
Brazil congressional committee approves 2024 budget bill
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s congressional budget committee approved on Thursday the country’s 2024 budget bill, with a shallower-than-expected spending cut in President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s growth acceleration program. The bill…
Larry Doby, pioneering Black baseball star, given Congressional Gold Medal
By Dan Whitcomb (Reuters) – Larry Doby, who in 1947 became the second Black player to break baseball’s color barrier, leading the Cleveland Indians to a World Series championship the following year,…
Harvard governing board faces pressure to respond to president’s congressional testimony
By Gabriella Borter and Brad Brooks (Reuters) – Harvard University’s governing board faced mounting pressure on Monday to publicly declare support for or oust the university president after remarks she made last…
New York Democrats tap former Rep. Tom Suozzi to run in congressional special election
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former congressman Tom Suozzi will be the Democratic candidate in the Feb. 13 special election to succeed ousted lawmaker George Santos in the U.S. House of Representatives, local party…
Top US congressional Democrat on spending says Republicans dragging feet
By Richard Cowan and Moira Warburton WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Democratic chair of the U.S. Senate committee that sets spending policy on Wednesday said Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson was blocking his…
Biden’s Chip Sanctions Are Not Effective Against China, Congressional Report Says
Biden’s Chip Sanctions Are Not Effective Against China, Congressional Report Says Jason Cohen on November 14, 2023 President Joe Biden’s semiconductor sanctions are not sufficiently preventing China from gaining access to the…
Congressional Campaign Staffer Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – Earlier today, Samuel Miele pleaded guilty at the federal courthouse in Central Islip to wire fraud committed while he was working as a fundraiser for a candidate seeking…
Congressional Campaign Staffer Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud
A congressional campaign staffer pleaded guilty today to wire fraud in connection with a scheme to fraudulently obtain political contributions. According to court documents, Samuel Miele, 27, of New York, worked as…
Court Rules Louisiana Must Consider Race When Redrawing Congressional Districts
Court Rules Louisiana Must Consider Race When Redrawing Congressional Districts Lillian Tweten on November 11, 2023 The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Friday that Louisiana had engaged in “racial gerrymandering”…
House Judiciary Committee To Investigate DOJ For Allegedly Spying On Congressional Staffers
House Judiciary Committee To Investigate DOJ For Allegedly Spying On Congressional Staffers Harold Hutchison on October 31, 2023 The House Judiciary Committee announced an investigation into the Department of Justice (DOJ) Tuesday…
Hundreds Of Congressional Staffers Anonymously Sign Letter Demanding Gaza Cease-Fire
Hundreds Of Congressional Staffers Anonymously Sign Letter Demanding Gaza Cease-Fire Harold Hutchison on October 19, 2023 At least 400 Congressional staffers have anonymously signed a letter urging members of Congress to push…
‘You Are A Disgrace’: Lindsey Graham Tells Congressional ‘Squad’ Members To ‘Shut The Hell Up’
‘You Are A Disgrace’: Lindsey Graham Tells Congressional ‘Squad’ Members To ‘Shut The Hell Up’ Harold Hutchison on October 9, 2023 Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina told left-wing members of…
Lula names two ministers from opposition to buttress congressional support
By Anthony Boadle BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva swore in two new ministers from center-right opposition parties on Wednesday, in a bid to increase congressional support for…
Congressional Aide Says Hatch Act Doesn’t Apply to Toms River Election
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ben Giovine, a District Director for U.S. Congressman Andy Kim, is running for political office, sparking debate over whether his candidacy violates the Hatch Act. The law restricts…
Santos aide charged with fraud for impersonating top congressional aide
By Moira Warburton (Reuters) – A campaign aide to embattled Republican U.S. Representative George Santos was charged with identity theft and wire fraud in federal court for impersonating a top congressional staffer…
Legal Experts Say Weiss’ Appointment As Special Counsel Shields Investigation From Congressional Inquiries
Legal Experts Say Weiss’ Appointment As Special Counsel Shields Investigation From Congressional Inquiries Katelynn Richardson on August 11, 2023 Legal experts said Attorney General Merrick Garland’s Friday decision to appoint U.S. Attorney…
Failed Dem Congressional Candidate Launches Another Bid For House Seat
Failed Dem Congressional Candidate Launches Another Bid For House Seat Mary Lou Masters on August 9, 2023 Failed Democratic congressional candidate Adam Gray launched another bid Wednesday to unseat Republican Rep. John…
US congressional panel probes FTC regulation of vision care insurance
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives Oversight Committee said on Tuesday it has opened a probe into the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) regulation of vision care over…
WILLIAM O’REILLY: Knock It Off With Talk Of Congressional Age Limits
WILLIAM O’REILLY: Knock It Off With Talk Of Congressional Age Limits William F. B. O’Reilly on August 7, 2023 In the early winter months of 1970, a group of Columbia University professors…
‘A Slap In The Face’: Democrats Argue Alabama GOP’s New Congressional Map Violates Court Order
‘A Slap In The Face’: Democrats Argue Alabama GOP’s New Congressional Map Violates Court Order Katelynn Richardson on July 20, 2023 Alabama Democrats have argued that the new congressional map approved by…
Congressional panel probes US firms’ investments in China
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. House of Representatives committee has launched an investigation into investments by four U.S. venture capital firms into Chinese artificial intelligence and semiconductor companies. The House Select Committee…
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