Washington Post's Paul Kane discusses another government funding deadline and key disagreements with the Senate on Israel and Ukraine funding, and Council on Foreign Relations' Jacob Ware discusses homeland security threats facing the U.S.
The House will continue work on its eighth 2024 spending bill, funding Transportation and Housing Departments, which includes a 64 percent cut to Amtrak funding below last year.
Whistleblower Arturo Bejar, a former Meta engineering director and consultant, testifies on Meta's harmful impact on children before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee.
The House will continue work on its eighth 2024 spending bill, funding Transportation and Housing Departments, which includes a 64 percent cut to Amtrak funding below last year.
Council on Foreign Relations' Jacob Ware discussed myriad homeland security threats facing the U.S., from the border and escalating tensions in the Mideast to the threat of homegrown terrorism.
The House will continue work on its eighth 2024 spending bill, funding Transportation and Housing Departments, which includes a 64 percent cut to Amtrak funding below last year.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) joined fellow lawmakers from both parties to mark one month since Hamas' deadly attacks on Israel. Both leaders reiterated the U.S. support for Israel as it continues to respond with military action against Hamas in Gaza.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) endorsed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for president at a rally in the state capital of Des Moines. Gov. Reynolds said she had worked with Gov. DeSantis, and found him to be a competent leader who would champion conservative causes at a national level while possessing the knowledge of how to work within a complex government. Following her endorsement, Gov. DeSantis took the stage to tout his leadership in Florida, recounting his handling of COVID-19 and his remaking of the Supreme Court of Florida.
The House will continue work on its eighth 2024 spending bill, funding Transportation and Housing Departments, which includes a 64 percent cut to Amtrak funding below last year.
Family members of hostages held in Gaza by Hamas detailed their experiences about the attacks in Israel and the last conversations they had with their relatives during a press conference with House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) on Capitol Hill. Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) and House GOP leadership also discussed efforts to help American citizens in Israel and discussed their support for the allied nation.
Family members of hostages held captive in Gaza by Hamas advocated for help locating the hundreds of hostages during a press conference held by Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) and other House Democrats. They stressed the need to bring more attention to the issue and criticized people who have called for a ceasefire without prioritizing the return of hostages.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) joined fellow lawmakers from both parties to mark one month since Hamas' deadly attacks on Israel. Both leaders reiterated the U.S. support for Israel as it continues to respond with military action against Hamas in Gaza.
House lawmakers debated a resolution offered by Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA) to censure Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (D-MI). More specifically, it censures Rep. Tlaib for quote, "promoting false narratives regarding the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel and calling for the destruction of the state of Israel."
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson joined the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History for the unveiling of the Bennu asteroid exhibit. A sample of the asteroid was collected during NASA's first-ever OSIRIS-REx mission. The spacecraft landed back on Earth with the sample on September 24, 2023. It's now on a new mission to do research on the Apophis asteroid.
The Supreme Court heard oral argument in a case on whether people under domestic violence protective orders can have guns. Currently, under federal law this is prohibited. In 2020 a Texas court issued a two-year order and revoked the gun license of Zackey Rahimi. Ms. C.M. requested it after a 2019 incident where he allegedly threatened her and pushed her inside a car. Also, Mr. Rahimi allegedly fired his gun at a witness. After this incident he reportedly continued making gun threats against Ms. C.M. After the order was in place, police investigated multiple shootings with Mr. Rahimi as the suspect. Police searched and found guns in his home. Mr. Rahimi was prosecuted for violating the federal statute banning guns while under a domestic violence order. Mr. Rahimi claimed his Second Amendment rights were violated. The federal government disagreed and argued they met the burden of proof to regulate gun access of domestic abusers. The Supreme Court has through June 2024 to issue a ruling.
Family members of hostages held in Gaza detailed their experiences about the attacks in Israel and the last conversations they had with their relatives, at a press conference with House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) on Capitol Hill. Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) and House GOP leadership also discussed efforts to help American citizens in Israel and discussed their support for the allied nation.
Family members of hostages held captive in Gaza by Hamas advocated for help locating the hundreds of hostages during a press conference held by Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) and other House Democrats. They stressed the need to bring more attention to the issue and criticized people who have called for a ceasefire without prioritizing the return of hostages.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) joined fellow lawmakers from both parties to mark one month since Hamas' deadly attacks on Israel. Both leaders reiterated the U.S. support for Israel as it continues to respond with military action against Hamas in Gaza.
Climate and labor leaders discussed the response to climate change and federal investments at the Center for American Progress' annual IDEAS conference in Washington, DC. Topics included responding to natural disasters, federal and local investments in climate resilient infrastructure, and environmental justice.
House lawmakers debated a resolution offered by Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA) to censure Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (D-MI). More specifically, it censures Rep. Tlaib for quote, "promoting false narratives regarding the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel and calling for the destruction of the state of Israel."
