Just three weeks before a shooting injured multiple students at Florida State University, Republican state Sen. Ileana Garcia joined Democrats to block a bill that would have allowed students to carry firearms for self-defense. Senate Bill 814, which aimed to restore Second Amendment rights on campus, was shut down in committee due to Garcia's pivotal vote. The FSU shooting has reignited calls to reexamine Florida’s gun policies, particularly concerning self-defense on college campuses.
Federal authorities have charged 40-year-old Jamison Wagner of Albuquerque, New Mexico, with arson in connection to two separate incidents: the firebombing of a Tesla dealership and an attack on the New Mexico Republican Party headquarters.
On April 16, Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL) introduced the "Why Does the IRS Need Guns Act," aiming to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from purchasing, receiving, or storing firearms and ammunition.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has expressed opposition to the idea of raising the top tax rate on high-income earners, despite reports that some Republicans are considering such a measure to fund President Trump's proposed agenda.
In a rare show of unity, Republican and Democrat senators are pushing to abolish Daylight Saving Time (DST), citing its detrimental effects on health, safety, and the economy.
Republican lawmakers are preparing legislation to permanently defund Planned Parenthood by using budget reconciliation, a strategy that allows a simple Senate majority to bypass the 60-vote filibuster threshold. Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL), alongside other pro-life leaders, is leading the charge following the organization's disclosure of nearly $700 million in taxpayer funds received last year.
Republican lawmakers in the House and Senate have introduced the Unfair Gun Taxes Act, aimed at preventing states from imposing additional excise taxes on firearms and ammunition. The legislation, supported by Reps. Darrell Issa (R-CA), Richard Hudson (R-NC), and Sen. Jim Risch (R-ID), seeks to protect law-abiding gun owners from what they describe as discriminatory and punitive state-level taxes.
As Republican lawmakers debate how to finance the extension of President Donald Trump’s tax cuts, fiscal and energy policy organizations are urging them to eliminate costly green energy subsidies.
As the deadline approaches, the U.S. government faces a potential partial shutdown due to a standoff between Senate Democrats and Republicans over a funding bill.
President Donald Trump's nominee for FBI Director, Kash Patel, has cleared a significant hurdle in the Senate confirmation process. On February 18, 2025, the Senate voted 48-45 along party lines to advance Patel's nomination, allowing for full debate and a subsequent confirmation vote expected later this week.
