Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-N.M., recently faced scrutiny for his position on taxation policies related to tipped workers. He voted against a package that implemented President Donald Trump’s ‘no tax on tips’ law. However, a month later, he advocated for a permanent version of this policy. During an August statement, Vasquez emphasized the importance of enabling […]
Lawmakers concluded a session filled with negotiations, approving both a spending measure and an attorney general nomination prior to a scheduled five-week break. Early on Saturday, the Senate approved a bipartisan bill designed to prevent a federal government shutdown slated for October. This legislation will now proceed to the House for further consideration. In a […]
Congressional Democrats are investigating the Trump administration’s handling of deportations involving military service members and their families. This follows findings by The Associated Press that more than 50 active-duty troops’ spouses and parents have been detained by immigration authorities. In a letter dated Sunday and sent to the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, […]
Challenges Facing Medicaid Recipients Erica Carter, based in Sioux City, Iowa, has a role she loves as a finance manager for the Omaha Nation public school district. Her work involves securing grants and opportunities for low-income students. However, she faced a difficult decision upon learning her salary disqualified her from Iowa’s Medicaid program. Erica had […]
Two Republican legislators have introduced a bill aimed at eliminating the mandatory helmet law for motorcyclists in Washington D.C. This proposal has sparked concern among road safety specialists. Critics view this move as another instance of federal intervention in the local governance of D.C. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, a Republican from Wisconsin, is at the […]
The political landscape in South Carolina is witnessing a unique situation as candidates vie to replace Senator Lindsey Graham. Despite South Carolina being a reliably Republican state, the lack of a singular Trump-backed candidate is notable in the current primary. Russell Fry, a contender in this race, previously received support from Trump in his 2022 […]
The 2026 election cycle for the U.S. House of Representatives has seen significant changes, with nine current members losing their primary races. This number marks the highest loss of incumbents in a single cycle, outside of years involving national redistricting, since 1970. Tension among voters and a shifting political landscape contribute to this trend. In […]
Todd Blanche appeared at his confirmation hearing for the position of U.S. attorney general before the Senate Judiciary Committee on July 15, 2026, in Washington, D.C. The Senate confirmed Blanche to lead the Justice Department, previously serving as President Trump’s personal lawyer and acting head of the department. This decision came after a tight 50-49 […]
Journalists have recently uncovered extensive fraud in the GI Bill program, amounting to over $300 million. Through meticulous investigation, they analyzed databases, reviewed thousands of pages of documents, and conducted interviews across three states. Two years ago, concerns were raised by Lisa Rein, then a reporter for The Washington Post, and her colleagues. They heard […]
Francesca Hong, a 37-year-old Democratic socialist and state representative from Madison, continues to work bartending shifts alongside her political career. In an exclusive interview with Newsweek, Hong shared insights on the economic realities she hears from her patrons. She describes these issues as more complex than simply “putting food on the table.” Instead, they involve […]