Only Congress Can Restore Stability in Regulating Energy Projects
Challenges in U.S. Energy Sector Due to Regulatory Uncertainty Energy companies in the U.S. are increasingly voicing concerns that the current instability in the regulatory framework is making it tough to secure funding and carry out major projects. This point has been raised by various executives I’ve spoken to since 2021, and Colette Hirstius from […]
Jerry Carl labels President Trump as a ‘lame duck’ while aiming to return to Congress in 2026.
Political Updates from Alabama Former U.S. Representative Jerry Kahl stirred the pot on Thursday at the Eastern Shore Republican Women Congressional Candidate Forum, suggesting that Donald Trump will soon find himself in a “lame duck” position. Kahl, eyeing a return to his former U.S. House seat, shared with political insiders that he intends to collaborate […]
Day eight of the shutdown: Congress deadlock continues as first federal payday without payment approaches
WASHINGTON — Congress has just a week to resolve the deadlock and secure government funding, or active-duty military personnel risk missing their first paychecks due to the ongoing government shutdown. Subsequent to that, federal civilian workers and legislative staff will also face delayed payments, a situation that typically escalates pressure on both Democrats and Republicans […]
Set aside the fancy talk. Prop. 50 is about who holds power in Congress.
Sacramento Proposition 50 isn’t really about saving democracy or preventing power grabs. It’s more about determining which political party has the upper hand in the legislature. It boils down to whether Republicans and Democrats can share power effectively. There’s also the issue of managing a president who isn’t Trump, as next year could see a […]
Big Auto Seeks Your Data, But Trump and Congress Disagree.
Congress Moves to Preserve AM Radio in Vehicles Congress is stepping up to ensure that the interests of consumers, particularly regarding privacy and safety, aren’t sidelined by the auto industry, which benefits significantly from federal support. In a notable vote of 50 to 1 in late September, the House Energy & Commerce Committee aligned with […]
Trump and Congress Stalemate Leads to First Government Shutdown Since 2019
Government Shutdown Begins After Congress Misses Deadline The federal government ceased operations at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday after Congress was unable to pass the Stop Gap Funding Bill before the October 1 deadline, leading to disruptions in services across various agencies. The Personnel Management Bureau announced the shutdown after midnight. Essentially, a shutdown means that […]
Cover Alabama calls on Congress to extend ACA tax credits during budget talks
Budget Negotiations and Health Care in Alabama As budget talks heat up between Democrats and Republicans, a coalition of over 100 groups advocating for better health care in Alabama is urging Congress to extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits. These tax credits are crucial for many in the state. If these credits […]
Supreme Court permits Trump to revoke $4 billion in international aid that Congress had already sanctioned
Supreme Court Reaffirms Trump Administration’s Aid Withholding WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday reiterated its earlier ruling that the Trump administration has the authority to withhold $4 billion in foreign aid. However, the Court added that this order should not be interpreted as a definitive resolution to the case. Shortly after the announcement […]
Adelita Grijalva wins special election, making history as the first Latina from Arizona in Congress
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It Seems Congress Might Finally Be Taking Action Against Violent ‘Radical Left’ Groups
House Republicans Look to Investigate Extremist Groups House Republicans are considering various strategies to expose left-leaning activist groups if they’re serious about their plans for an investigative committee, according to a conservative policy expert. A group of lawmakers, spearheaded by Texas GOP Sen. Chip Roy, is advocating for the establishment of a select committee, particularly […]