Today, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D- NY) highlighted several priorities included in the framework for the new farm bill. Lawmakers must develop a new farm bill every five years, and this year, it’s time for a new one.
In recent weeks, pro-Palestinian protests have escalated- in some cases turning violent- and have turned welcoming, inclusive university environments into the exact opposite, according to several Jewish students.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - As Israel continues is military operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, international relations experts believe that operation could force Hamas into a ceasefire agreement. We spoke with Elliott Abrams on the situation. Abrams is
Today, President Joe Biden delivered a keynote address at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum’s annual Days of Remembrance ceremony. The ceremony comes as antisemitism around the globe rises and as the war between Israel and Hamas rages into month seven.
In February, a massive cyberattack disrupted health care systems nationwide. Many providers are still feeling the impact. Now, federal lawmakers are demanding answers and accountability.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Six more months until voters decide who will be the next President. While we can expect a Biden-Harris run for the Democrats, former President Donald Trump has not yet announced who will be on the ticket alongside him for Republicans. O
In 2022, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) seized over 379 million deadly doses of fentanyl – which is enough fentanyl to supply a lethal dose to every American. A new law looks to crack down on the illicit drug supply chain.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Around this time 45 years ago, the U.S. and Taiwan created a framework for our relationship with the tiny pacific island. That framework is known as the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA). As China continues to threaten Taiwan's independence, U
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The US House of Representatives recently passed the Antisemitism Awareness Act. Members hope the legislation will deter antisemitism on college campus. This legislation is moving forward in the Senate as pro-Palestinian encampments on c
After weeks of a looming threat to oust her own party’s Speaker, Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R- GA) announced this morning she will force a vote to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson (R- LA) next week.
Encampments remain in place at prestigious universities across the country as university officials struggle to manage the protests. On Capitol Hill, lawmakers are now exploring ways to step in and handle the chaos.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he wants to move forward with a military operation in the heavily populated city of Rafah regardless of whether a ceasefire and hostage release deal is reached. Rafah is a south
In Pennsylvania's Primary Election last week, a surprising amount of Republican voters supported Nikki Haley, despite her campaign’s suspension. Experts are now watching to see who Haley supporters will decide to support in November.
Time could be running out for TikTok after a new law signed this week by President Joe Biden.
As the war between Israel and Hamas rages on, so are clashes on college campuses. Protests at some schools, including Columbia in New York City, are reaching new heights this week. Many protests have resulted in violence and mass arrests.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Supreme Court heard arguments over whether former President Donald Trump is immune from prosecution in a case alleging he attempted to overturn the 2020 election results. Justices seemed very concerned about the potential implicatio
A first-of-its-kind federal minimum staffing requirement for nursing homes was finalized this week. The Biden Administration’s final rule will mean big changes at roughly 15,000 nursing homes around the country.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a bipartisan nonprofit policy research organization, held their flagship annual security forum. Military and intelligence leaders as well as researchers and policy analysts shar
The Senate is gearing up for a vote to send billions of dollars in foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific-- just a few days after the aid package cleared its biggest hurdle by passing a deeply divided House of Representatives.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In Pennsylvania’s local congressional House and Senate primary races, each candidate is running uncontested. But come November, Pennsylvania will be one of the most watched states for the US House and Senate races. For our local c
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Over the weekend, the House passed a foreign aid package totaling about $95-billion dollars, which will deliver funds for Ukraine, Israel and US allies in the Indo Pacific. House Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R- LA) decision to put the
This week in Pennsylvania, President Biden made stops in his hometown of Scranton, Pittsburgh Philadelphia as he pitched his tax plan which focuses on having the rich pay their fair share and strengthening the middle class.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Denys Shmyhal, Ukraine’s Prime Minister, wrapped up a trip to the US. He’s here looking to bring in economic support and recovery to Ukraine as well as advocate for congressional aid for Ukraine. He spent time in Chicago whe
The House Rules Committee considered a foreign aid package totaling roughly $95 billion, similar to the foreign aid package passed by the Senate in Feb. It includes about $61 billion for Ukraine, $26 billion for Israel and $8 billion for the Indo-Pacific
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressional lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, are pushing the Department of Justice to condemn the Insular Cases. From 1901 to 1922, a series of the Insular Cases helped shape the landscape for people in US territories. These case
The historic impeachment trial for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary wrapped up just before 4:30 p.m. after two party-line votes declared both articles brought against Mayorkas, unconstitutional.
Today, House Republicans delivered articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate. In February, Mayorkas, the top immigration official in the U.S., became the second cabinet official in U.S. history to be impeached.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - After months of stalling, the House of Representatives might take up legislation that aims to help our foreign allies. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R- LA) told members he’s considering separate votes for Israel, Ukraine and
Both countries have been on a collision course since the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel were carried out by Hamas and other militant groups backed by Iran. 99% of the 300 or so drones and missiles launched by Iran were intercepted, according to the IDF.
Many farmers and ranchers across the country rely on migrant or seasonal farmworkers. The National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) assists those farmworkers with employment and training opportunities.
