Tag: #congress

Senate Moves to Reopen DHS as Trump Eyes Executive Order to Pay TSA During Shutdown

Day 42 of a DHS shutdown, the Senate voted to fund most agencies while leaving ICE and CBP out, as Trump weighs an order to restart TSA paychecks.

#shutdown, #dhs, #tsa, #immigration, #congress

Trump administration AI blueprint urges federal preemption of state rules, light-touch national standards

White House AI framework asks Congress to override many state laws, avoid a new regulator and focus on child safety, speech and growth.

#ai, #regulation, #congress, #statesrights, #childsafety

Colombia election delivers mixed verdict on Petro as right picks Paloma Valencia for May race

Petro’s bloc stays largest in Congress but falls short of a majority, while Democratic Center gains and Paloma Valencia wins the right’s primary ahead of May 31.

#colombia, #elections, #gustavopetro, #palomavalencia, #congress

Trump vows to withhold signatures on bills until Congress passes sweeping voter ID and citizenship measure

Trump says he won’t sign most legislation until Congress passes the SAVE America Act, escalating a Senate fight over proof-of-citizenship rules.

#trump, #votingrights, #voterid, #congress, #elections

House Rejects Bid to Curb Trump’s Iran War as ‘Operation Epic Fury’ Expands

Lawmakers vote down a bipartisan war-powers resolution, leaving Trump’s Iran strikes to continue without a new authorization as costs and casualties mount.

#warpowers, #iran, #congress, #trump, #middleeast

Congress rolls out $1.2 trillion spending deal to avert shutdown as immigration fight looms

Leaders unveil a $1.2T bipartisan “minibus” to fund most agencies through September, with a separate Homeland Security vote amid ICE scrutiny.

#congress, #spending, #shutdown, #immigration, #appropriations

House Panels Summon Top Insurers for Rare Double Hearing as ACA Subsidies Expire and Premiums Spike

Five major insurers’ CEOs will face two House panels Jan. 22 amid premium spikes after ACA subsidies lapsed and a renewed fight over coverage costs.

#healthinsurance, #aca, #congress, #premiums, #medicareadvantage

Coalition Urges Congress to Halt New Data Center Approval Citing Environmental Impact

Over 230 environmental groups call for a U.S. moratorium on new data centers, citing risks to economy, environment, and water security.

#environment, #datacenters, #congress, #ai, #greenpeace

Argentina's Congress Convenes Special Session to Debate Economic Reforms

Argentina's Congress to debate crucial economic reforms proposed by President Milei, impacting budget, labor laws, and environmental regulations.

#argentina, #economicreforms, #milei, #congress, #politics

U.S. Congress Mandates Pentagon to End Dependency on Chinese Display Tech by 2030

New NDAA provision demands Pentagon eliminate foreign display tech reliance by 2030, ensuring national security.

#congress, #nationaldefense, #china, #technology, #security

U.S. Congress Passes Landmark $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill

Historic $1 trillion infrastructure bill aims to modernize U.S. systems and boost economic growth.

#infrastructure, #economy, #congress, #bipartisanship

Senate Advances Bipartisan Resolution to End Longest Government Shutdown

The U.S. Senate moves to end the historic government shutdown with a bipartisan funding resolution, pending House approval.

#governmentshutdown, #uspolitics, #healthcare, #congress

Senate Blocks Resolution to Curb Trump's Military Authority Over Venezuela

U.S. Senate narrowly blocks resolution limiting Trump's military power in Venezuela, fueling debate on executive and congressional roles.

#uspolitics, #venezuela, #trump, #congress

Nancy Pelosi Announces She Will Not Seek Re-election in 2026, Concluding Nearly 40 Years in Congress

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi announces her retirement, shaping Democratic leadership dynamics.

#nancy pelosi, #us politics, #democratic party, #congress

Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted for Alleged False Statements and Obstruction

James Comey faces charges of false statements and obstruction related to 2020 testimony on FBI media leaks, marking a legal first for a former FBI director.

#comey, #fbi, #indictment, #trump, #congress