Congress will face a tight schedule when it returns from Thanksgiving to approve funding and avoid a partial government shutdown. The current deadline for...
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has agreed to testify before the House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC) on December 11 regarding the Biden administration’s 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan. His decision comes after months of resistance to requests and subpoenas from the GOP-led committee. The testimony follows HFAC Chairman Michael McCaul’s (R-TX) push for greater transparency and accountability on the chaotic withdrawal, which resulted in the deaths of 13 U.S. service members and left thousands of Afghan allies vulnerable to Taliban reprisals.
Florida has reached a milestone in supporting its law enforcement recruitment efforts, awarding bonuses to over 6,400 new officers through the Florida Law Enforcement...
Oklahoma Senator James Lankford, joined by 18 other members of Congress, has filed an amicus curiae brief with the Supreme Court, accusing the Biden...
Several of the senators set to vote on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s appointment to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have received donations from pharmaceutical companies.
Senate Republicans are gearing up to scrutinize Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s views on abortion as part of his confirmation process to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under President-elect Donald Trump. Kennedy, a former Democrat and vocal critic of vaccine mandates, has raised concerns among pro-life lawmakers due to his past statements supporting abortion access.
Rep. Aaron Bean (R-FL) announced the creation of the "DOGE Caucus" on Tuesday, aimed at supporting President-elect Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The caucus seeks to rein in wasteful government spending and streamline bureaucracy under the leadership of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, whom Trump appointed to head the new department.
The United Nations Security Council is poised to vote on a resolution spearheaded by Algeria, calling for an end to Israel’s military operations against Hamas. The Biden administration has yet to announce its stance, sparking widespread speculation and concern. Critics argue that the resolution undermines Israel’s legitimate right to self-defense and could bolster Hamas's position in the ongoing conflict.
President Joe Biden has reportedly authorized Ukraine to use American-made long-range missiles against targets inside Russian territory, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. This decision, made just weeks before Biden leaves office, comes in response to Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine. The Kremlin has condemned the move as a direct provocation, warning of heightened tensions and potential global consequences.
South Dakota Senator John Thune has warned the International Criminal Court (ICC) of potential sanctions if it continues its pursuit of arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Thune’s statement comes as he prepares to assume the role of Senate Majority Leader in January 2025, should Republicans regain the chamber.
