Category: News

WASHINGTON, D.C. – For weeks the US military has launched strikes against alleged drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean. The White House claims these boats are coming from Venezuela. On Thursday, the Senate recently sunk a war powers resolution that would stop the President from potentially conducting military strikes inside Venezuela without congressional approval. It was a huge test on presidential war powers and congressional oversight. 

The Senate filibuster has existed for centuries, but the president believes it’s time for it to go. Trump told Republican senators at the White House Wednesday morning that it is time to “do what they have to do, and that is terminate the filibuster.” 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – For weeks, the Speaker of the House has canceled votes in the House as a way to pressure Senate Democrats to pass their continuing resolution. It has essentially kept the House out of legislative session. There’s been some outspoken Republican voices criticizing this move, but do our local congressional members agree? We asked them.  

After decisive wins by solid margins in several races, Democrats are feeling encouraged by what they view as an early indication — or a bellwether — for next year’s midterms.  

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Supreme Court heard arguments on President Trump’s tariffs. The Justices will have to decide if the President can use a 1970’s emergency law to impose sweeping tariffs. It’s the biggest legal test yet for the President’s economic agenda. What’s at stake here is the President’s authority on tariffs without the explicit approval of Congress.   

From Virginia’s history-making governor’s race to a three-way showdown in New York City and a high-stakes ballot measure in California that could reshape the balance of power in Congress ahead of next year’s midterms, the stakes are high.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tuesday marked day 35 of the government shutdown. It’s now tied for the longest shutdown in US history. The record was set during President Trump’s first term. As Congress seems to not show any progress, the President is now threatening to withhold SNAP benefits until the shutdown is over. 

The administration said Monday it will partially fund SNAP after two federal judges ruled the government is required to provide at least some benefits for millions of Americans, despite the ongoing shutdown.