Tag: Capitol Hill
Government Telework Under Scrutiny: House Oversight to Address in First Hearing of New Congress
The House Oversight Committee is set to tackle the issue of prolonged telework for federal employees in the first hearing of the new Congress. Chairman James Comer is determined to bring federal workers back...
Studying Gingrich Era: Conservatives Issue Demand Letter Post Johnson Vote
Former Speaker Newt Gingrich, who led Republicans to their first House majority in four decades in 1994, urged the House Freedom Caucus to reflect on his own caucus's rise to power within the party....
The Ultimate Guide to Electing a House Speaker: The Speaker’s Lobby
The Constitution mandates that the 119th Congress kicks off at noon ET on Friday. As the House convenes, the crucial first order of business is electing the Speaker of the House, the Constitutional officer...
Government Efficiency in Focus: Lawmakers Target ‘Low Hanging Fruit’ After DOGE Caucus Meeting
Government Efficiency in Focus: Lawmakers Target 'Low Hanging Fruit' After DOGE Caucus MeetingIn a bid to enhance government efficiency, lawmakers from the new Congressional DOGE Caucus are gearing up to make some significant changes...
Trump Small Business Administration nominee Loeffler to meet with GOP senators
Former Senator Kelly Loeffler, nominated by President Trump to lead the Small Business Administration, is set to meet with a group of Republican senators on Capitol Hill this week. This pivotal meeting marks Loeffler's...
RFK Jr Faces Abortion and Vaccine Scrutiny in Senate Sitdowns
RFK Jr Faces Senate Scrutiny on Abortion and Vaccines
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. finds himself under the microscope this week on Capitol Hill as he gears up for a series of crucial meetings with senators....
Emergency Spending Bill Text Release Deadline May Be Missed by Lawmakers – Implications &...
Emergency Spending Bill Text Release Deadline May Be Missed by Lawmakers - Implications & UpdatesThe much-anticipated release of the emergency spending bill text hangs in the balance as lawmakers face the looming threat of...
Defense Bill Includes 14.5% Pay Hike for Junior Troops and Limits on Transgender Treatment
Congressional leaders have reached an agreement on this year's defense policy bill, with a budget of nearly $900 billion, introducing new restrictions on transgender medical care and a substantial pay raise for junior U.S....
Congressional Conservatives Concerned About Lack of Spine for Spending Overhaul After DOGE Meetings
Republicans in Congress are gearing up for a spending overhaul next year, but doubts are looming among some GOP lawmakers about their ability to follow through on significant changes. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy,...
Downsizing Federal Government: Musk and Ramaswamy Meet Lawmakers to Discuss DOGE – 80 characters
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy Shake Up Capitol Hill to Discuss DOGEIn a groundbreaking move to overhaul the federal government, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, two influential figures in the business world, have taken...
House Democrat Pushes for Vote on Releasing Gaetz Ethics Report
Rep. Sean Casten, a Democratic lawmaker, is making a bold move to push for a vote on releasing the House Ethics Committee's report regarding former Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Republican from Florida. Casten introduced...
Democrat Representative Confronted with Past Comments on Biden’s Pardon for Hunter: Reaction Revealed
Rep. Dan Goldman Faces Tough Questions Over Biden's Pardon for HunterThe political world was shaken yesterday when CNN host Brianna Keilar confronted Representative Dan Goldman, a Democrat from New York, about his past comments...
Senate Deal Secures Appellate Judges for Trump: GOP and Schumer Reach Agreement
Senate Democrats and Republicans reached a late-night agreement on Wednesday, allowing President-elect Donald Trump to appoint four crucial appellate court judges in his upcoming administration. The deal came after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer...
Senate Republicans Expected to Approve Trump’s Cabinet Picks
President-elect Trump is confident that Senate Republicans will approve his cabinet selections, despite some controversial picks that have raised concerns from both Republicans and Democrats. A Trump transition official expressed Trump's confidence in Senate...
Thune Prioritizes Trump’s Border Plan as Top Task for New Congress
Senate Minority Whip John Thune from South Dakota has big plans for the upcoming Congress. He aims to focus on President-Elect Donald Trump's immigration agenda as a top priority. Thune emphasized the importance of...
Consolidation of Power: House Leaders Show Confidence in Republican Majority
The top three House Republican leaders, Speaker Mike Johnson, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, and House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, have all expressed confidence in the GOP's ability to maintain control of the federal...
Senate Questions New Acting Secret Service Director and FBI Official on Trump Assassination Attempt
The new acting director of the Secret Service, Ronald Rowe Jr., is set to testify before Congress alongside FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate regarding the recent assassination attempt against former President Trump. This joint...
Trump Rally Bullet Trajectory Analysis Contradicts FBI Testimony: Report
A recent analysis of the attempted assassination of former President Trump at a campaign rally on July 13 has revealed new insights into the incident. The New York Times reported that the trajectory of...
Rep. Mace Criticizes Secret Service Director Cheatle’s Response
Rep. Nancy Mace, a representative from South Carolina, strongly criticized Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle during a recent House Oversight Committee hearing. Mace expressed her frustration with Cheatle's response to questions about the Secret...
Rep Andy Harris Calls for Secret Service Director Resignation Following Near Assassination of Trump
Rep. Andy Harris, R-Md., has called for the resignation of U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle following a recent assassination attempt on former President Trump. Cheatle admitted that the Secret Service is accountable for...
Democrats Panic About Biden’s Performance on Capitol Hill: What’s Next?
Democrats in Washington are feeling the pressure as they watch President Biden struggle to prove his ability to stay in the race. Senator Christopher S. Murphy of Connecticut has expressed his concerns, stating that...
Secret Service to Testify Before Congress Over Kamala Harris Detail IncidentSecret Service Testifies Congress...
Good morning, readers, and welcome to our morning news update. Today, we have some interesting developments to share with you. The Secret Service is set to testify before Congress regarding an incident involving Kamala...