Axios's Stef Kight discusses Biden administration border policies, Judicial Watch'sTom Fitton discusses the investigations of former President Trump and Hunter Biden, and Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-MI) discusses congressional news of the day.
The House will consider its first 2024 federal spending bill, funding the VA and military construction projects for next year. Members will also vote on Senate-passed legislation to overturn the U.S. Fish & Wildlife's endangered species rules.
A House Oversight and Accountability subcommittee holds a hearing to examine firsthand accounts of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and the implications of UAPs regarding national security and transparency.
The House will consider its first 2024 federal spending bill, funding the VA and military construction projects for next year. Members will also vote on Senate-passed legislation to overturn the U.S. Fish & Wildlife's endangered species rules.
Analysts discussed the dangers of premature peace talks and the future of Europe following the Russia-Ukraine war at an event hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Topics included defining victory for both sides, status of the Ukrainian counteroffensive, and impact on Europe's security.
The House will consider its first 2024 federal spending bill, funding the VA and military construction projects for next year. Members will also vote on Senate-passed legislation to overturn the U.S. Fish & Wildlife's endangered species rules.
The House will consider its first 2024 federal spending bill, funding the VA and military construction projects for next year. Members will also vote on Senate-passed legislation to overturn the U.S. Fish & Wildlife's endangered species rules.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) was escorted away from the podium after pausing midsentence while discussing the Republican legislative agenda with reporters. He did resume the news conference later. Republican leadership also briefed the press on topics including inflation, energy, and defense authorization. During Q&A with reporters, Sen. McConnell was asked about his health, Hunter Biden, and potential impeachment talk against Pres. Biden.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced an interest rate hike, bringing the nation's key borrowing rate to its highest point in more than two decades. The Federal Reserve began increasing rates in March 2022 to combat high inflation. Since then, there was only one pause in the hikes, in June 2023. During this news conference, Chair Powell reiterated hikes or pauses in the future would be determined after careful analysis of economic data.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas touted the agency's success with securing the Southern border and reiterated the number of illegal migrant border crossings has decreased. He testified for nearly five hours during an oversight hearing before the House Judiciary Committee. The secretary said the border is secure amid claims to the contrary from Republicans. He said he would not resign when several members demanded he do so. Other topics addressed during the hearing included operational control of the Southern border, the use of parole for migrants, funding for FEMA, and domestic terrorism concerns.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas touted the agency's success with securing the Southern border and reiterated the number of illegal migrant border crossings has decreased. He testified for nearly five hours during an oversight hearing before the House Judiciary Committee. The secretary said the border is secure amid claims to the contrary from Republicans. He said he would not resign when several members demanded he do so. Other topics addressed during the hearing included operational control of the Southern border, the use of parole for migrants, funding for FEMA, and domestic terrorism concerns.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas touted the agency's success with securing the Southern border and reiterated the number of illegal migrant border crossings has decreased. He testified for nearly five hours during an oversight hearing before the House Judiciary Committee. The secretary said the border is secure amid claims to the contrary from Republicans. He said he would not resign when several members demanded he do so. Other topics addressed during the hearing included operational control of the Southern border, the use of parole for migrants, funding for FEMA, and domestic terrorism concerns.
Members of the House debated a spending bill for military construction and the Veterans Affairs Department. This is the first funding bill from the chamber for the fiscal year 2024 budget. The bill restricts funds for abortions and gender affirming care as well as the display of certain flags at VA facilities. The House Appropriations Committee approved the bill on a 34-27 party-line vote on June 13.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced an interest rate hike, bringing the nation's key borrowing rate to its highest point in more than two decades. The Federal Reserve began increasing rates in March 2022 to combat high inflation. Since then, there was only one pause in the hikes, in June 2023. During this news conference, Chair Powell reiterated hikes or pauses in the future would be determined after careful analysis of economic data.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) was escorted away from the podium after pausing midsentence while discussing the Republican legislative agenda with reporters. He did resume the news conference later. Republican leadership also briefed the press on topics including inflation, energy, and defense authorization. During Q&A with reporters, Sen. McConnell was asked about his health, Hunter Biden, and potential impeachment talk against Pres. Biden.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas touted the agency's success with securing the Southern border and reiterated the number of illegal migrant border crossings has decreased. He testified for nearly five hours during an oversight hearing before the House Judiciary Committee. The secretary said the border is secure amid claims to the contrary from Republicans. He said he would not resign when several members demanded he do so. Other topics addressed during the hearing included operational control of the Southern border, the use of parole for migrants, funding for FEMA, and domestic terrorism concerns.
