In a strong show of bipartisan resolve against government waste and potential corruption, the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed the Small Business Lending Fraud Prevention Act. Sponsored by Rep. Daniel Meuser (R-PA), the legislation targets a glaring vulnerability within the Small Business Administration: the risk that insiders approve loans benefiting themselves, their […]
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, the longtime face of Washington Democrats, is staring down a mounting revolt from his own party’s radical left flank, with fresh progressive victories in New York fueling open speculation that his days as the party’s top Senate voice could be numbered. Schumer was re-elected as the Senate minority leader, but […]
President Donald Trump abruptly called off a scheduled signing ceremony for a bipartisan housing bill on Wednesday, stating he would not sign the document until Congress sent him the SAVE America Act. The unexpected action intensifies Trump’s push for legislation aimed at tightening voter eligibility requirements and puts additional pressure on Senate Republicans. Advertisement “Today’s […]
In a move that perfectly encapsulates the one-sided world of late-night television, ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel announced he is stepping away from “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” for a two-month summer break. So, who will be temporarily hosting his already left-leaning show? Advertisement Longtime President Donald Trump critic Rosie O’Donnell will be one of his guest hosts. The […]
In a landmark 6-3 decision Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that state prison officials cannot be held personally liable for monetary damages under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA), a federal law passed under Congress’s spending power to safeguard religious exercise behind bars. The ruling in Landor v. Louisiana Department of […]
President Donald Trump is on the move on Wednesday with a busy schedule, including visiting Capitol Hill and making remarks later this evening on the National Mall. Trump will attend a lunch with senators on Capitol Hill at 1 p.m. ET, which is closed to the press. Advertisement Trump then returns to the White House […]
President Donald Trump declared a “national emergency” on Wednesday and revealed the next major issue he’s about to focus on. The president announced a last-minute cancellation of the signing of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act on Wednesday, issuing an ultimatum to secure passage of the SAVE America Act. Advertisement “Today’s Housing News Conference […]
President Donald Trump is set to meet on Wednesday with the leaders of America’s largest defense contractors as concerns grow about the nation’s ability to replenish key weapons stockpiles following months of military operations in the Middle East. The White House gathering will bring together senior Pentagon officials and executives from major defense firms to […]
Democrats are facing a new challenge in Maine after their preferred candidate lost a closely watched primary in one of the nation’s most competitive congressional districts. Maine State Auditor Matt Dunlap defeated state Sen. Joe Baldacci in the Democratic primary for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, according to election results announced Friday. Advertisement The outcome represented […]
A landmark housing affordability bill is headed to President Donald Trump’s desk after winning bipartisan approval in both chambers of Congress, marking what supporters describe as the most significant federal housing reform effort in decades. The legislation, known as the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, is designed to address the nation’s housing shortage by […]
